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Daryl Johnston
Daryl Johnston

Daryl Johnston

Managing Director / Team Lead, Technology & Innovation Banking Group | National Bank of Canada - Technology & Innovation Banking

Daryl is MD / Team Lead at NBC’s Tech & Innovation Banking. With deep experience in the innovation economy and a passion for helping companies grow, he is adept at understanding a client’s business and providing insights & a breadth of solutions for clients. Daryl is well connected with 25+ years’ experience in the industry working with high growth, public & private, Tech & LS clients. Previously, he led SVB’s Tech Banking Group in Canada & Deloitte’s BD activities in its TMT industry practice.

09:20am

fireside-chat

Time Icon 25 mins

Location Icon Summit Stage - Trading Floor

Maximizing Returns: Dax Dasilva on Leading Lightspeed into the Future of Fintech

Dax Dasilva’s recent return to Lightspeed Commerce as CEO marks a significant milestone for the company. After serving as the Executive Chair of Lightspeed’s board of directors, Dax’s reappointment brings his visionary leadership back to the forefront. Join us as Dax shares strategic insights on scaling Lightspeed to a global tech giant, what he’s focused on most as he returns, and what he predicts for the future of Fintech.

Presented in Partnership with National Bank of Canada.

10:35am

pitch-network

Time Icon 45 mins

Location Icon Summit Stage - Trading Floor

Startup Awards: Meet The Founders 2 (Growth Stage) 

From delivering hyper-personalized digital experiences to replacing traditional petrochemicals, these five CIX Top 10 Growth-Stage Award Winners use novel data and technical strategies to redefine growth. Hear them pitch how they broke through their industries and achieved success.

We’ll hear a 4-minute pitch from each company followed by questions from our expert commentators. After each segment, we’ll have a 20-minute break for investors & advisors to network with these founders and executives as they come off the stage.