Executive 5-to-7 in Quebec

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From Scholarship Recipient to CEO of the Year: The Inspiring Journey of Jonathan Lessard

In 2018, Jonathan Lessard was awarded an AQT scholarship as a promising young entrepreneur. Seven years later, he became the youngest recipient of the AQT – National Bank CEO of the Year Award 2025. A remarkable journey that highlights his vision, resilience, and determination.

Originally from Beauce, Jonathan embodies a new generation of tech CEOs: bold, strategic, and deeply committed. He will revisit the key milestones of his journey — from his early days as a scholarship recipient at Vision PDG, to the rapid growth of Nexapp, and the launch of Axify, a self-financed SaaS.

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An Exclusive and Insightful Panel

During this special evening, Jonathan will be joined by his partners Alexandre Walsh and Pier-Luc Rodrigue for a panel moderated by a fellow tech CEO. Together, they will share the story of creating and growing their company, their successes and setbacks, as well as the innovative practices that shape their governance and day-to-day management.

This authentic and concrete exchange will provide participants with unique insights on how to build, lead, and scale a technology organization.

✨ An evening in Quebec to celebrate the journey of a homegrown CEO and to create meaningful connections!

JOIN US AT THE EXECUTIVE 5-TO-7

A must-attend event for CEOs and their executive teams: strengthen your network, exchange strategic ideas, and discover inspiring journeys shaping the tech industry.

📆 October 16, 2025
🕔 From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🚩 Capitale-Nationale (Quebec)
💲 Tech member: $100
Passport member: $85
Member – Professional services: $150
Non-member: N/A

GUEST

Jonathan Lessard

CEO, Nexapp

Able to rally his team around ambitious goals, Jonathan nurtures a vision focused on people and impact. For more than 10 years, he has been actively involved in the tech industry, helping companies achieve concrete and rapid results through his software expertise. Under his leadership, he has earned the trust of key clients and partners, enabling Nexapp to rank among the fastest-growing companies in Canada. Thanks to strategic vision and strong operational agility, Nexapp has become a trusted partner in custom software development and artificial intelligence (AI) integration. The company has also diversified, notably with the launch of the self-financed SaaS product Axify. This strategic pivot has strengthened its presence and impact within Quebec’s tech ecosystem, consolidating its position as a leader in custom software development—with an impressive growth of 479% and 102% over the past five and three years, respectively.