In this episode of All Hands on Tech , host Eilish Bonang sits down with David Fraser, one of Canada’s leading privacy and technology lawyers, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, privacy laws, and artificial intelligence regulation. As a partner at McInnes Cooper and a long-standing board member of Digital Nova Scotia, David shares his expertise on the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in today’s digital world. Throughout the conversation, David discusses how new tec...
Mar 18, 2025•42 min•Ep. 59
What happens when young women and gender-diverse youth see role models who look like them in STEM and skilled trades? They realize they belong. In this episode of All Hands on Tech , host Eilish Bonang sits down with Margaret Davidson , Program Manager at Techsploration, and Jenna Slaunwhite , the team’s Program Coordinator — both proud Techsploration alumnae. They share how this nonprofit is breaking down gender stereotypes, boosting confidence, and helping youth in Nova Scotia and PEI explore ...
Mar 04, 2025•44 min•Ep. 58
In this episode of All Hands on Tech , host Eilish Bonang sits down with QueerTech’s CEO and Founder, Naoufel Testaouni, to explore the organization’s mission, impact, and future. QueerTech was founded in 2016 to address the lack of representation and inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in the tech industry. What started as a local meetup in Montreal has grown into a national movement, with initiatives like the QT Conference, QT Connect meetups, and Canada’s first-ever accelerator program for qu...
Feb 18, 2025•32 min•Ep. 57
Step inside the dynamic world of Trampoline Branding , a powerhouse creative agency that has been shaping Nova Scotia’s marketing landscape for over two decades. In this episode, we sit down with Mark Gascoigne, CEO of Trampoline Branding , to uncover the strategies, challenges, and defining moments that have fueled the agency’s enduring success. From its humble beginnings to becoming an industry leader, Trampoline has continuously evolved—embracing new technologies, adapting to an ever-changing...
Feb 04, 2025•34 min•Ep. 56
In the latest episode of the All Hands on Tech podcast, QEII Foundation President and CEO, Susan Mullin, and Dr. David Clarke, a renowned neurosurgeon at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, share how innovation and philanthropy are transforming healthcare in Nova Scotia. The episode explores the remarkable advancements made possible through community support, including the QEII Foundation’s success in raising $14.7 million to fund five of the six surgical robots currently in use at the QEII Health ...
Jan 21, 2025•48 min•Ep. 55
In this episode of All Hands on Tech , hosts Eilish and Greg, explore how Virtual Hallway is tackling one of Canada’s biggest healthcare challenges: wait times to see specialists. With patients in some provinces waiting up to five years for specialist care, the system has left many without the timely help they need. Enter Virtual Hallway, a groundbreaking app that enables primary care providers, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists to connect with specialists instantly. Co-founder Daniel Rasic s...
Jan 07, 2025•41 min•Ep. 54
This episode of All Hands on Tech takes listeners on an inspiring journey with Clement Roy, founder and CEO of Nucleus Strategie, as he recounts his unconventional path to entrepreneurship and the strategic decisions that have shaped his growing company. Roy shares the story behind Nucleus Strategie’s recent expansion into Nova Scotia, highlighting the province’s vibrant tech community, its collaborative spirit, and its potential as a hub for innovation and growth. Listeners will gain insight in...
Nov 26, 2024•47 min•Ep. 53
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 world of entrepreneurship. Motivated by her own experiences with health challenges and the struggles her family faced, Irene shares how these personal ex...
Nov 12, 2024•38 min•Ep. 52
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 leading to its acquisition by Bell. With years of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, Poirier discusses the value of creating a company that can meet...
Oct 29, 2024•34 min•Ep. 51
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 detection, managed security solutions, and proactive strategies. Amit and Geoff dive into the pressing cybersecurity challenges facing businesses today, ...
Oct 15, 2024•50 min•Ep. 50
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, customer-focused marketing strategies. From SEO and website optimization to content strategy and social media campaigns, David explains how his team turn...
Oct 01, 2024•54 min•Ep. 49
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 Connected World." Calvino shares insights on how the event is shaping the future of technology in Atlantic Canada, bringing together tech professionals, stud...
Sep 17, 2024•29 min•Ep. 48
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 expanded its operations to nine countries, including the UK, Canada, Costa Rica, Malta, Spain, Dubai, Lithuania, and South Africa. Rick and Andy discuss ...
Sep 03, 2024•40 min•Ep. 47
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 one of the most significant challenges in the industry: delivering the right message to the right audience in an impactful way. The conversation is ri...
Aug 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 46
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 a full-time business during the pandemic! Throughout the episode, we explore the critical topic of accessibility in the online world. Steph emphasize...
Aug 06, 2024•37 min•Ep. 45
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, but when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, everything changed. With in-person meetings nearly impossible and many residents in the province lacking digital ac...
Jul 23, 2024•35 min•Ep. 44
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, from creating beautiful immersive platforms and implementing omnichannel marketing to supporting business goals and driving measurable results. Langt...
Jul 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 43
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-grade stethoscopes for personalized cardiac care. Sparrow BioAcoustics' mission focuses on early disease detection through sound bioacoustics, provid...
Jun 25, 2024•29 min•Ep. 42
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 delves into the critical importance of representation and diversity within Nova Scotia's tech sector, focusing particularly on those from Indigenous backg...
Jun 11, 2024•32 min•Ep. 41
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, highlighting their QR code-based system poised to transform transactions. With in-depth discussions on the potential impact of instant payments in Can...
May 28, 2024•31 min•Ep. 40
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 market and identify ways to stand out in a competitive environment. We'll also explore the impact that emerging technologies like AI has on the hiring pro...
May 14, 2024•26 min•Ep. 39
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 services they offer, including podcasting, brand management, and digital marketing. Learn how they assist clients in adopting digital-first strategies an...
Apr 30, 2024•53 min•Ep. 38
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!
Dec 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 37
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 resources. Tune in the learn more about how QuickFacts addresses common pain points for insurance brokerages, streamlining underwriting comparisons, ...
Dec 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 36
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 clients showcase their brands in bold and exciting ways. From rebranding to Tech Forward Awards recogni...
Nov 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 35
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 apart in the tech world, Owen's goals for the organization and the province's tech industry and what a...
Oct 31, 2023•25 min•Ep. 34
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 they enlisted for the refresh. We dive into the world of branding, exploring questions like: When is ...
Oct 17, 2023•50 min•Ep. 33
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 Digital achieved remarkable growth, doubling their revenue this year despite labor shortages in the ind...
Oct 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 32
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 exposure and engagement. We also talk about Rafflebox's enormous impact, especially during local crises...
Sep 19, 2023•24 min•Ep. 31
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 intelligence and its legal implications. The conversation also touches upon staying current with technologica...
Sep 05, 2023•25 min•Ep. 30
