Daniel Langlois’ Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline
Net Worth
Daniel Langlois was a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, and his net worth is estimated to have been in the hundreds of millions of dollars. His wealth came from his success with SoftImage, Ex-Centris, and Media Principia Inc., as well as his investments in other technology companies.
Awards
Daniel Langlois received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including:
- Officer of the Order of Canada (1997)
- Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Québec (2002)
- Also Governor General’s Innovation Award in Technology (2003)
- And also Prix de l’Entrepreneur de l’année Ernst & Young (2006)
Endorsements
Daniel Langlois was a respected figure in the technology industry and was often sought after for his endorsements. He endorsed a number of products and services, including:
- Microsoft Windows NT
- Silicon Graphics workstations
- Also Adobe Creative Suite
Achievements
Daniel Langlois also made significant contributions to the fields of computer graphics and film production. His achievements include:
- Founding SoftImage, a pioneering company in 3D computer graphics software
- Also Producing and distributing independent films through Ex-Centris
- And also Investing in early-stage technology companies through Media Principia Inc.
Contracts
Daniel Langlois was a shrewd businessman and negotiated a number of lucrative contracts throughout his career. His most notable contracts include:
- The sale of SoftImage to Microsoft for $375 million in 1994
- Also a distribution deal with Miramax Films for Ex-Centris in 1996
- And also a venture capital investment in Pixar Animation Studios in 1997
Daniel Langlois’ Career Life
Daniel Langlois had a long and also successful career in the technology and entertainment industries. His career timeline is as follows:
- 1981: Graduated from the Université Laval with a degree in computer science
- 1986: Also Founded SoftImage
- 1994: Sold SoftImage to Microsoft for $375 million
- 1996: Founded Ex-Centris
- 2003: Also Received the Governor General’s Innovation Award in Technology
- 2006: Also Received the Prix de l’Entrepreneur de l’année Ernst & Young
- 2015: Founded Media Principia Inc.
Timeline
- 1957: Born in Quebec City, Canada
- 1981: Graduated from the Université Laval
- 1986: Founded SoftImage
- 1994: Also Sold SoftImage to Microsoft
- 1996: Founded Ex-Centris
- 2003: Also Received the Governor General’s Innovation Award in Technology**
- 2006: Received the Prix de l’Entrepreneur de l’année Ernst & Young**
- 2010: Retired as CEO of Ex-Centris
- 2015:Also Founded Media Principia Inc.
- 2019: Passed away at the age of 62
