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Rumin8 Group: Thoughtful Consulting for Transformative Change
Rumin8 Group , led by founder and CEO Dave Reynolds, is making significant strides in the consulting industry with a unique Socratic approach that uncovers hidden opportunities for growth and empower…

Bringing Indigenous Representation to the Tech Sector Table
Michael Hebert, Founder and CEO of Turtle Island Technology Solutions , is on a mission to increase Indigenous representation and diversity in the tech sector. Operating from the Millbrook First Nati…

Arctic Wolf’s Rise: Securing Industries and Growing in Nova Scotia
Arctic Wolf, a leading cybersecurity provider, was founded in 2012 by Kim Tremblay and Brian NeSmith, two seasoned cybersecurity professionals who recognized the growing need for more effective and p…

Writing the Third Chapter: the Journey to Founding Chapter 3
In the competitive world of startups and tech innovation, finding the right guidance can make all the difference. Enter Chapter 3 , a consulting firm founded by Mary Jane Leslie, better known as MJ i…

East Coast recruitment firm Venor talks navigating the Atlantic tech job market
Tech recruitment is evolving rapidly, and firms like Venor are at the forefront of this transformation. With offices in Halifax, Moncton, and a newly opened space in St. John's, Venor works with clie…

Facet: Your Strategic Talent Partner in Atlantic Canada
In this day and age, it can be difficult to find the perfect talent to fill positions in your company, but Facet is here to create those relationships and secure the talent you need to succeed.

LeaseFriendly: Revolutionizing the Rental Experience in Canada
LeaseFriendly proudly embraces the mission of fostering stronger relationships between landlords and tenants through its new property technology solution, launching in March 2024 . This concept emerg…

Expert Series: Building a Startup in 2024: De-risking the Journey
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 Charlotte Murray, Chief Coaching Officer with P…

Chalder Consulting: Bridging gaps in IT Projects with expert resources and tailored solutions
Whether migrating more than 500 servers from one datacenter to another or building a new customer loyalty program for a major enterprise client, Chalder Consulting is your partner for success, offeri…

Driving success through understanding: Nellum Technologies’ impactful consulting approach
Nellum Technologies , led by seasoned software leader and developer, Gavin Mullen, is a boutique fractional CTO, tech consulting and custom software development firm that specializes in bridging the…

EmployNXT: Revolutionizing diversity hiring using AI
So, tech jobs – exciting, right? For some individuals, it’s not so simple. Imagine being a woman or a member of the LGBTQ2+ community with the necessary skills, but suddenly feeling lost in a hiring…

Empowering local businesses: Stockall & Co. is your social media management expert
The need to be online for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is vital for market reach, and after seeing the need for digital marketing—especially social media management—in the Halifax small busines…

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