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Jake Hirsch-Allen

Jake Hirsch-Allen is the head of Partnerships at The Dais. He previously built public-private partnerships for LinkedIn, co-founded Lighthouse Labs and was a public international and intellectual property lawyer.


Canada must build on federal budget investments in dual-use innovation

Canadian firms show we’re leading the world on bringing digital innovation to democracy and governance, but this country’s comprehensive dual-use strategy is a work in progress. By developing, deploying and exporting dual-use technologies, Canada can grow the economy while strengthening national and global security.

opinion | BY ELYSA DARLING, JAKE HIRSCH-ALLEN, AYAZ SYED | November 20, 2025