All Hands on Tech, hosted by Eilish and Greg, brings together Nova Scotia’s tech community to uncover the secrets of what makes our province the best place for collaboration, innovation, and growth. Each episode hear from local digital experts as we dive into all of the amazing things happening in Nova Scotia’s fastest-growing sector and learn why so many organizations and individuals are calling Canada’s Ocean Playground home. All Hands on Tech is proudly produced by Digital Nova Scotia (DN ...
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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, Eilish Bonang and Greg Dobson sit down with Irene Saliendra, co-founder of Fem Entity, a wellness platform that seeks to redefine self-care by creating accessible, inclusive resources for women and marginalized communities. Irene opens up about her journey from a stable corporate career to the unpredictable wor…
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In this episode, Greg Poirier, founder and CEO of CloudKettle, takes listeners behind the scenes of building a company with a clear vision: to grow strategically with an eye on acquisition. Poirier shares how, from day one, CloudKettle was designed to be a scalable, client-focused organization, setting it up for long-term success and eventually lea…
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In this episode, our hosts, Eilish and Greg, sit down with Amit Vyas, Enterprise Account Executive, and Geoff Sullivan, Senior Sales Engineer at Arctic Wolf, to explore the evolving world of cybersecurity. Arctic Wolf, a global leader in security operations, is revolutionizing how organizations safeguard their digital assets through 24/7 threat det…
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In the latest episode of All Hands on Tech, we sit down with David Tonen, the co-founder and CEO of BeResponsive Media, to explore the evolving world of digital marketing and what sets his agency apart. David shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, where BeResponsive Media is now leading the charge in delivering data-driven, cus…
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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Eilish and Ashley chat with Calvino Anderson, Vice President of Sales at Gallagher and one of the key organizers behind the Atlantic Technology Summit. The trio dive into what makes this year’s 2024 Summit special, focusing on the theme, "Innovate, Integrate, Empower: Human-Centric Solutions for a Connect…
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In this episode of the All Hands on Tech, host Eilish Bonang is joined by Rick Purcell, Managing Director, and Andy Chesters, Recruitment Director, of Humankind Global Recruitment, a company that has made a significant impact on the recruitment industry since its founding in 2024. Specializing in a human-centred approach, Humankind has quickly expa…
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Crafting Compelling Communication: Kelford Inc. Shares Insights on AI, Content Creation, and Customer Focus in Tech
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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Eilish and Greg explore the dynamic world of tech marketing with Joel Kelly, co-founder of Kelford Inc. They discuss how the rapidly evolving landscape is reshaping the way businesses communicate their value to customers. Joel brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, offering strategies for overcoming o…
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Breaking Barriers: The Power of Accessibility and Authenticity with Clarity Web Design Studio
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Join hosts, Eilish and Greg, for the latest episode of All Hands on Tech - Breaking Barriers: The Power of Accessibility and Authenticity with Clarity Web Design Studio. This week, our hosts sat down with Steph Sedgwick, founder of Clarity Web Design Studio to hear her inspiring journey in web design - from starting as a side hustle to growing into…
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All Hands on Tech hosts, Greg and Eilish, are joined by Matt Spurway, the Executive Director of GEO Nova Scotia, as he shares the origin and evolution of his beloved organization! The mission began with Between the Bridges - an initiative in Dartmouth North back in 2016, which aimed to bring together various sectors to tackle tough social issues, b…
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Join hosts Ashley and Claire as they immerse themselves into the world of tech marketing with Katie Langton, a Marketing Technology Strategist at Verb Interactive. Founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2004, Verb Interactive is a digital marketing and technology company specializing in travel and hospitality. The conversation spans a range of topics,…
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Join hosts Eilish and Greg for Season 3, Episode 42 of "All Hands on Tech," titled "Pocket-Sized Peace of Mind: Exploring the Stethophone's Impact on Health Care." In this episode, they speak with Mark Opauszky, CEO of Sparrow BioAcoustics, the Atlantic Canadian-born company behind the Stethophone—a software that transforms smartphones into medical…
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Join hosts Eilish and Greg for Season 3 Episode 41 of All Hands on Tech: Bringing Indigenous Representation to the Tech Sector Table! In this special episode, released during National Indigenous History Month, the pair engage in a compelling discussion with Michael Hebert, founder and CEO of Turtle Island Technology Solutions. The conversation delv…
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Join hosts, Ashley and Claire, for Season 3 Episode 40 of All Hands on Tech! Listen along to this insightful conversation featuring Thierry Battistini, GM of Matera Canada, as we delve into Matera's role as a financial powerhouse in Latin America and beyond. We explore the company's innovative strides in core banking and instant payment solutions, …
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Join hosts, Ashley and Claire, for our latest episode of All Hands on Tech! In this episode, we delve into the world of tech recruitment with Venor; a recruitment firm based on the East Coast that's dedicated to fostering success in Atlantic Canada's business community. Listen along as we discover strategies for navigating the dynamic tech job mark…
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Join hosts Claire and Ashley as they kick off Season 3 of All Hands on Tech from the brand-new studio of This Is Marketing in downtown Dartmouth. In this episode, they sit down with Neil Stephen, CEO of This Is Marketing, to explore the agency's journey, services, and vision for the future. Discover how This Is Marketing started and the diverse ser…
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Kevin D'Aguiar, Principal Consultant/Owner at Matters of Data, joins Ashley and Derek to talk about how to achieve business success with data, the importance of storytelling with your data, the role of AI in the world of data, and much more!Di Digital Nova Scotia
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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Ashley and Derek sit down with QuickFacts co-founder & CRO Jeff Barsalou to explore their game-changing innovation optimizing the insurance industry. From the company's launch to their recent expansion across Canada, QuickFacts has been reshaping how insurance brokers operate, saving valuable time and res…
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For this episode of All Hands on Tech, we dive into the cutting-edge world of virtual reality video production with Lydia Sayeau, the co-founder and CEO of BRAEVR Media, a virtual reality video production company based in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Discover the transformative power of immersive and interactive video content as Lydia shares insight…
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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Claire and Ashley welcome a very special guest: Owen Sagness, the new Chief Executive Officer of Digital Nova Scotia. Owen shares some of his career experiences and highlights in his 20+ year career in the technology industry, and why he decided to make the switch from consulting to leading Digital Nova S…
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You may have noticed Proposify sporting a fresh new look these days. After several years in business, the Halifax-based proposal software company decided it was time to undergo a brand refresh. In this episode, we sit down with Proposify's Director of Brand + Communications, Jennifer Faulkner, as well as Brian Jeffcock, the mastermind behind the tr…
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In this episode, we hear from Aptitude Digital, a company that's been a staple in Halifax's tech scene for nearly two decades. They've made waves recently by adopting a four-day workweek, and nearly a year into this bold change, we sit down with co-founders Bill Doane and Chris Brown to find out how it's going. We also uncover their secrets to succ…
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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Ashley and Claire are joined by Amber Froese, VP of Marketing Communications at Rafflebox Technologies. Learn more about the world of digital fundraising, how Rafflebox is changing the game for organizations big and small by leveraging technology to streamline the fundraising process, and how the SaaS pla…
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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Claire and Ashley delve into the world of tech law with Kellen Voyer, the founder of Voyer Law, a full-service law firm specializing in technology and video game law. They explore Kellen's journey to establishing the firm, the unique challenges of tech-related legal matters across Canada and the US, and t…
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On this episode of All Hands on Tech, we explore the transformative power of democratizing digital skills within organizations. Our guest, Kieran MacLeod from PricewaterhouseCoopers' Digital Enablement Team, talks about that company's journey of upskilling its entire Canadian workforce in data and analytics. We discuss how this initiative not only …
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Great content is great, but it's not very effective if nobody sees it. In a world full of noise, how do you cut through it to ensure your great content reaches its intended audience and resonates? Ross Simmonds has spent his career figuring out how to do just that, by testing and honing his marketing skills at the helm of Foundation Marketing. Foun…
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For this episode, we sit down with Nathan Thompson from Dialogue, Canada's premier virtual healthcare and wellness platform, providing affordable, on-demand access to quality care. Dialogue has pioneered the virtual care space since 2016, and their one-stop healthcare hub provides access to services 24 hours per day from the convenience of a smartp…
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For this episode, we're talking digital marketing and analytics for B2B SaaS. The team at Outshine are experts in this area, working with high-growth companies to unite digital advertising, analytics and attribution models to increase revenue. We sit down with Meagan Michaluk, a senior associate with Outshine and a paid social expert, who knows how…
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We, like technology, are constantly evolving—and that sums up the theme of this episode of All Hands on Tech. Join us as we sit down with John Leahy, the founder of immediac, a prominent web development company based in Halifax. With a remarkable 25-year tenure leading the company, John has remained at the forefront of the ever-changing tech landsc…
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Every business has a unique story to tell, even in the most niche and technical industries. Find out how to turn your ideas into influence to build credibility, captivate audiences and ultimately set your business apart from the competition in this episode of All Hands on Tech with Jennifer Ashton and Dennis Mills' from Up Public Relations. The pai…
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Whether companies were prepared for it or not, the remote-work revolution is here, and managing a work-from-home team effectively is no easy feat. For this episode of All Hands on Tech, we talk effective collaboration strategies with Ignite Technology, a company that has changed the way organizations have connected, collaborated and shared ideas us…
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ChatGPT, AI, robotics—how do you centre the human in a workforce that is quickly embracing automation? It's all about striking the right balance between tech and touch, says Placemaking 4G's co-founder and co-CEO Matt Thomson. In this episode, we talk all about socially-conscious recruiting: What it is, how it works and why it's so important today,…
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So you've got a great idea that will disrupt the tech industry, but you don't necessarily have the know-how to bring that idea to market. What do you do? Well, that's where Softverse Technology comes in. Softverse Technology offers custom software development services for startups, entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. For this episod…
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Digital products have come a long way and seem to be ever-evolving—so what do users expect from their digital experiences in 2023? We dive into the world of UX design with 20/20 Digital's Jamie Gerrard, someone who has been at the forefront of creating digital products for 20 years. We talk what users expect out of their apps today, must-haves and …
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REDspace is building the future of television, entertainment and learning. For this episode, we take a deep dive into the ever-changing world of video streaming to learn the tech behind the content we take in every day. We also talk challenges and trends, and even how artificial intelligence can be used to improve the viewer experience. Learn more …
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Digital marketing is a fast-paced industry, and it can seem challenging to keep up. But for Blue Cow Marketing, the key is to streamline and automate your marketing efforts, because doing so will give you your most valuable commodity back: time. In this episode of All Hands on Tech, we dive into the world of marketing automation to learn more about…
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Our lives are becoming more digitized every day—from how we communicate, to how we shop to even how we bank. People today have the convenience of managing their finances from the comfort of their home, and League Data is at the forefront of that change here in Nova Scotia. The company helps credit unions adapt and succeed in a digital-first world a…
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"Atlantic Canada is where it's at, and if you aren't here, you should be here." That's according to Kathryn Lockhart, the CEO of Propel, Atlantic Canada's e-accelerator for tech startups. In this episode, we talk about Propel's 20th anniversary this year, East Coast swagger and how Nova Scotia truly is the place to be in tech. We also learn what it…
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The pandemic accelerated the need for businesses to show up online, meaning tech integration was no longer an option to remain competitive. The Black Business Initiative, which has been supporting Black-owned businesses for nearly 30 years, says support with tech integration and digital marketing has been the greatest need among clients post-pandem…
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When it comes to digital marketing, there are countless strategies and tactics to test out and implement in your campaigns. But for Differo Marketing, the most important, must-have in any digital marketing campaign? Inclusivity. The diverse boutique agency specializes in designing campaigns with a worldview. In this engaging discussion with CEO Wil…
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It's everywhere and in unexpected places. There's no doubt digital is a booming industry in Nova Scotia, but collaboration is key if we wish to maintain the momentum. It's hoped that Here We Code, a Dalhousie University campaign, will be the catalyst to collaboration. Here We Code is a new chapter for digital in the province. Its goal is to bring t…
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After years of offering fun (and sometimes life-changing) virtual reality experiences for Nova Scotians, Daniel Baldwin and his business partner set out on a new path: using VR to help children in rehabilitation. MARS VR Lab is now working with doctors at Halifax's IWK to create easy-to-use gamified VR training systems for power wheelchairs, so chi…
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Entering the tech sector can be overwhelming, but Alison Knott has one big piece of advice: "Get a mentor, get a mentor, get a mentor!" In this episode of All Hands on Tech, we sit down with the brain behind Alison K Consulting to learn about her journey into the tech industry and why she believes seeking connection and building community is a must…
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In today’s unprecedented and unique office environment, many workplaces have five different generations working together, which can be challenging when each has its own needs and expectations. In today’s episode of All Hands on Tech, Jena and Ashley speak with Matt Steinberg and Andrea Richardson with Avanade, a leading provider of digital, cloud a…
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Join Jena and Isaac as they chat with Jennifer LaPlante from DeepSense to discuss all things ocean tech, research and the importance of moving this forward.Di Digital Nova Scotia
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We sat down with TribalScale to chat about their company culture, how it helped pivot to an online model when the pandemic started and keeps the team engage and striving to learn more.Di Digital Nova Scotia
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Over the past 3 years, staying connected and getting a reliable internet connection has been at the forefront of everyone's mind. With the help of today's guest, Seaside Communications, rural communities in Cape Breton and across Nova Scotia don't have to worry about their wifi dropping mid-Zoom call. Seaside Communications not only calls Cape Bret…
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Productivity looks different to every individual, but what can employers and employees do to ensure they are optimizing their days to have the best performance? In today's episode, we are joined by Robert Newcombe of Barrington Consulting who shares with us his passion for Lean Six Sigma and debunks some of the myths surrounding productivity. Rober…
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There is no such thing as a cookie-cutter education or background when it comes to entering the tech sector, and today's guest Mary Hodgett is a strong example of this. As an advocate for taking on new challenges, Mary sits down with hosts Aminah and Isaac to share their journey into tech and why it's important to pursue new learning opportunities.…
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Technology is constantly developing, providing users with the opportunity to not only augment our reality but also explore different realities and environments that would not be humanly possible. In today's episode, Aminah and Isaac sit down with Emily Smits, Co-Founder, and CEO of Modest Tree to gain a better understanding of what truly is virtual…
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Keeping connected and finding community in our modern digital world can be tricky. How can you foster relationships and feel a sense of belonging while working behind a computer screen all day? In today’s episode of All Hands on Tech, Aminah and Isaac are joined by the dynamic duo leading Shortstop, Peter Woodward & Sam Archibald to learn how they …
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