All Hands on Tech with Digital Nova Scotia

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 insights into BRAEVR's innovative approach to helping cli...

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 Scotia. We also talk about what sets Nova Scotia ap...

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 transformation from Palais —the design consultancy t...

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 success in this competitive landscape, as Aptitude Dig...

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 platform integrates with social media for maximum exp...

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 the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intellige...

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 empowered employees but also revolutionized dat...

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. Foundation is a global marketing agency that provides...

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 smartphone, computer or tablet. We talk about how that w...

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 to make social platforms work harder for B2B SaaS...

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 landscape. We do take a few trips down memory lane to di...

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 pair share their expertise on how to build buzz for y...

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 using technology for more than a decade. Ignite has...

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, as an estimated 25% of roles currently within the...

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 episode, we sit down with cofounder Anil Pradhan to lear...

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 mistakes and the importance of keeping accessibili...

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 about REDspace at https://www.redspace.com/ Visit...

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 how it can be used and its benefits to business o...

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 and its currently developing what it calls a new er...

"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 takes to go from a founder to a leader and how to...

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-pandemic. In this episode, we find out how BBI's team is...

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 Will Yang, we learn more about why Inclusive Marketin...

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 together industry, schools, businesses, governments...

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 children can learn fundamental concepts of control an...

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. As a woman working in an often male-dominated fi...