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 learn more about how they specifically help non-tech founders bring their ideas to life by acting as their "extended internal tech team."

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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 mistakes and the importance of keeping accessibility top of mind.

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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 about REDspace at https://www.redspace.com/
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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 how it can be used and its benefits to business owners. We also learn more about why Blue Cow Marketing CEO Shaun Whynacht chose to operate his business in beautiful rural Nova Scotia after spending a decade exploring every corner of Canada.

Learn more about the Blue Cow Marketing at https://www.bluecowmarketing.ca/
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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 and its currently developing what it calls a new era for Atlantic Canadian credit unions. So, what exactly does that look like, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of managing our money online? Listen now to our engaging discussion with League Data's CEO Carrie Forbes on the fascinating world of fintech.

Learn more about League Data at https://leaguedata.ca/
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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 takes to go from a founder to a leader and how to build a baby unicorn.

Learn more about Propel at https://www.propelict.com/
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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-pandemic. In this episode, we find out how BBI's team is helping to support Black entrepreneurs every step of their business journey, from start-up and development, to growth and expansion, and on the digital side, too.

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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 Will Yang, we learn more about why Inclusive Marketing is at the core of what Differo does, along with some growth and business highlights since opening their doors in 2019. We also dive into how the agency is specifically bringing Halifax's "untapped" Chinese community to local businesses.

Learn more about Differo Marketing at https://www.differo.ca/
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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 together industry, schools, businesses, governments and Nova Scotians to build on the success the sector has seen thus far and make sure it remains prosperous into the future.

In this episode of All Hands on Tech, we sit down with Becca Rawcliffe, the director of engagement and communications with Dalhousie's Faculty of Computer Science, to learn more.

Learn more about Here We Code at https://www.herewecode.ca/
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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 children can learn fundamental concepts of control and movement safely, while having fun. In this episode of All Hands on Tech, we chat about what led to the career pivot and what lies ahead for healthcare when it comes to virtual reality.

Learn more about MARS VR Lab at https://marsvrlab.com
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