As the third of four brothers, Steve D'Sa was born and raised in Ontario as the son of well-educated, catholic immigrants from Goa, India. He was taught in both the public and catholic schools systems in areas such as Palmerston, Etobicoke and Malton. As the family moved, he experienced both the downtown life of Toronto as well as life in the suburban areas.

He received his B.Sc. in life-sciences in 1994 at York University while working for a startup medical supplies business. From York, he attributes Dr. Brock Fenton, the famous biologist, to his awareness of conservation and a precautionary approach. Steve wrote about environmental issues in the university newspaper. Being an avid naturalist with a love for original art, Steve also enjoyed seeing the art of famous Canadians while working at the McMichael Art Gallery in Kleinburg.

During the technology boom, Steve ventured to work for a California biotech company that specialized in sequencing genomes. He became aware of many issues concerning genetic information and its applications. During his five year stay, he found time to appreciate California's diverse natural habitats. He also enjoyed its progressive communities such as San Francisco, Berkeley, Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay. Steve was fond of setting a good example for his colleagues by cycling to work. He also enjoyed using the regional mass transit system. He liked participating in community events like 'Critical Mass' which encourages people to ride their bicycles downtown together.

Steve came back to Ontario and received a Masters in Biotechnology in 2006 at UTM in Erindale, Mississauga. This program taught him how to commercialize good ideas. He now consults on information technology applications in various industries. He is very analytical and likes to critique the wonders of technology while finding time to write imaginative business plans. He is interested in ideas that can help us achieve sustainability, prevent illness and reduce the burden on healthcare. Sharing a house with six people from various parts of the world and living close to the subway line, he says his lifestyle is not much different from when he lived in California. His experiences there convince him that Ontario can learn from the progress already made in other places.