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Lindsay Smith

Founder + CEO

Shape the Future.

Lindsay Smith is built for impact. As Founder and CEO of Takt, she operates with a rare blend of precision, passion, and an unshakable drive to build things that matter. For Lindsay, the work isn’t just about getting things done—it’s about elevating the game, setting new standards, and ensuring every decision moves the needle in a meaningful way.

Get To Know Lindsay

CEO + Founder

Lindsay Smith is a visionary leader in brand strategy, creative innovation, and digital experiences, with over 20 years of expertise in building and scaling agencies, platforms, and products. She has partnered with organizations across industries—including leading tech companies, healthcare, and government sectors—to deliver transformative results.

During her years in media, Lindsay served as an Executive Producer and co-host of GetConnected TV and Radio, as well as publisher of the GetConnected national magazine and organizer of a national technology conference and tradeshow. For over a decade, she was also a regular tech expert featured on Global TV’s Noon News and Shaw Television.

Beyond her professional work, Lindsay is deeply committed to supporting her community and fostering the growth of others. She served as the National President for the Wired Woman Society and the BCAMA, as well as Director of Vision/VP. Lindsay has mentored aspiring entrepreneurs through programs like Futurpreneur Canada and has led pro bono initiatives through her agencies in partnership with organizations such as PeaceGeeks and Hagar International, which supports victims of human trafficking.

Now at the helm of Takt (formerly Massive), Lindsay focuses on crafting groundbreaking strategies and creative solutions that redefine brand and digital experiences for clients worldwide.

Book cover of Radical Candor by Kim Scott. Title is in bold red text. Subtitle reads How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean. A quote from Sheryl Sandberg graces the top, with Kim Scott and Lindsay Smiths names prominently in large red at the bottom.

Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean by Kim Scott

The cover of The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists by Richard P. Rumelt features the title in large yellow text against a black backdrop, evoking a rock climbers ascent. Lindsay Smith and McKinsey Quarterly both commend Rumelt’s strategic acumen, emphasizing his expertise.

The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists by Richard P. Rumelt

The cover of Who by Geoff Smart and Randy Street, a New York Times bestseller, features silhouettes of people walking. It centers on the challenge of finding the right talent. A blue Who stands out with a person inside the letter o, reminiscent of Lindsay Smiths distinct style.

Who by Geoff Smart and Randy Street

Cover of The Art of Scalability Second Edition by Martin L. Abbott and Michael T. Fisher. Features a bonsai tree in a pot with a misty lake background. The tagline highlights scalable web architecture and processes for modern enterprises.

The Art of Scalability by Martin L. Abbott and Michael T. Fisher

The cover of Tony Blairs book On Leadership boasts a striking red background with bold white text. Lindsay Smith praises its insights, as the subtitle, Lessons for the 21st Century, promises timeless guidance in todays world.

On Leadership by Tony Blair

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