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NoWave: Embracing Emerging Trends
With more than a decade of experience building a brand and creating an online presence within Shopify, it’s no surprise that the team behind NoWave attracted others who wanted to sell online. With so…
Fostering Security at a Moment's Notice: CyberClan
When Richard D’Souza was first looking to set up his company Network Test Labs, now known as CyberClan, in 2006, his financial woes forced him to borrow a friend’s credit card to make it happen. But…
CapIntel - On the Rise
Tech is in every industry, and at CapIntel they really know how to leverage it. The team is equipped to create efficient ways for Asset Managers and Advisors to build, analyze, and pitch investment p…
Expert Series: How Rock and Roll Taught a Startup Founder to Prioritize Cybersecurity
Welcome to our new Expert Series! These guest blogs are written by leaders in our sector, sharing their expertise and insights through the DNS platform. This edition has been written by Darren Gallop…
Arcurve: Getting ahead of the curve
Since the beginning, Arcurve’s success has been largely due to their dedication to collaboration - with their team, clients, and community. Arcurve was founded in 2006 with the belief that there was…
Shaping Future Innovators: ShiftKey Labs
The Nova Scotia Sandbox Project interconnects students, mentors, and advisors who share a passion for entrepreneurial advancement. ShiftKey Labs was created as a sandbox geared towards post-secondary…
PH Farmer Consulting Ltd: Let’s talk SR&ED
It’s not every day that you come across a successful and supportive agency that provides integral taxation and management account services. As luck would have it, PH Farmer Consulting Ltd. has been d…
Building Security from the Ground Up: Carbide
Carbide is located at the heart of Nova Scotia’s historical mines, where miners used to carry carbide lamps to illuminate a path through the darkness. Inspired by Cape Breton’s rich history, DNS Memb…
From the Ground Up: Boostflow
Knowing where you come from, and where you want to go is important in business. When Boostflow began in 2018, co-founders Billy Mole and D’Andre Smith set out to accomplish just that. They were found…
Alley Kat Web Consulting: Placing Expertise in Your Corner
With more than a decade of experience, in 2020, Allan J. Lefebvre’s dream of running his own business came with Alley Kat Web Consulting . Since opening their doors, Alley Kat Web Consulting has offe…
MARS VR Lab: Unlocking the Potential of Play
When one door closes, another opens - that’s the saying, right? Once a side-venture, the global pandemic resulted in Danny Baldwin and Shawn Green to capitalize on their knowledge and turn MARS VR La…
Disrupting Traditional Models: Haylo
Both adaptable and dependable, and with a desire to streamline traditional agency models, Haylo is the go-to agency for all things marketing. As a uniquely progressive agency, Haylo helps grow brands…
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