Danny DeSantis

Entrepreneur & Investor

Danny DeSantis is a self-made entrepreneur and philanthropist. Working hard in his youth has enabled Danny to be involved with many successful businesses. Danny is a leader who does not tolerate failure, who drives himself harder than any of his partners and who leads by example.

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Danny’s DeSantis Biography

Danny DeSantis is a self-made Canadian entrepreneur, angel investor, and philanthropist with a lifelong commitment to business innovation and community development. Best known for his relentless work ethic and leadership-by-example approach, Danny has built, scaled, and supported businesses across a wide range of industries including construction, technology, hospitality, and mental health care. His ability to recognize and nurture early-stage ventures has made him a sought-after partner in the Canadian business landscape.

Born and raised in Willowdale, Toronto, to hardworking Italian immigrant parents, Danny learned the value of determination and integrity from a young age. As a teenager, he started his first business offering grass cutting, landscaping and snow removal services. This modest beginning would grow into a full-scale landscaping and snow removal company employing dozens of staff and operating fleets of trucks and equipment. By his early thirties, Danny sold the business and achieved full financial independence.

With the freedom to pursue broader ambitions, Danny became a passionate investor in start-ups and emerging sectors. He has played an active role in supporting software companies, construction firms, cleaning services, and restaurants, helping them scale operations and expand across Ontario. He is also a committed investor in mental health facilities, recognizing the urgent need for improved mental wellness infrastructure throughout the province.

Danny’s impact extends far beyond business. He has donated significant personal funds and time to charitable initiatives throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, with a special focus on youth empowerment, healthcare, and local development. His desire to give back also led him into the public arena, where he has actively supported political leaders at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels. He ran for Toronto City Council in 2018 (Ward 28) and later for Mayor of Vaughan in 2022, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to civic engagement and regional progress.

A proud Canadian with deep roots both in North York and Vaughan, Danny remains focused on strengthening his community through entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and public advocacy. Whether mentoring new entrepreneurs, funding health-based solutions, or championing accountable governance, Danny DeSantis continues to be a voice for innovation, responsibility, and opportunity in Canadian society.

Danny’s DeSantis History

Danny DeSantis was born from hard working Italian immigrants in Willowdale, Toronto. Danny learned a strong work ethic from a very early age, so while still in his teens, he bought a second-hand lawn mower and went door to door selling grass cutting services. With his new found success, Danny bought a second-hand snow blower and continued, door to door, removing snow from driveways. Over a decade later, with dozens of employees, trucks, lawn mowers and snow plows of every size, Danny sold his business and gained financial independence in his early 30’s.
Danny’s new found freedom allowed him to explore other business interests, including landscaping, construction, restaurants, finance, and software companies. Driving all these companies to success increased Danny’s desire to selflessly give back to his local community in the city of Vaughan.

Born and raised in Willowdale, Toronto
Started his business in his teens
Grew his first business into a major company
Sold his first business and reached financial independence
Invested in many start up companies and helped them flourish
Donated personal funds and his time to many charities around Toronto, Canada
Helped politicians at the Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels get elected
Focused on improving the city of Vaughan

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Danny’s love of people and community led him to the political arena. Seeing the dysfunction of the incumbent leaders for many years, Danny decided to apply decades of business success to the running of his political campaign. Danny is a leader who, even though new to politics, has strong command of the issues in the city of Vaughan. Help Danny succeed and make the life in the city of Vaughan even better.