In this epiosde, host Claire Quirion is joined by Chris Cocek, Technology Integration & AI Lead with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education, Nova Scotia’s largest school board serving students and educators across the Halifax region. Chris works with HRCE’s Technology Integration & Learning Technologies (TILT) team to support ethical, practical and future-focused use of technology in classrooms. Together, they discuss how AI is currently being used in schools, the guidelines HRCE has developed to support responsible adoption, insights from a recent AI pilot involving teachers from 40 schools and what AI readiness looks like for public education over the next few years.

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In this episode, we hear from MJ Leslie, Founder and Principal Consultant at Chapter 3, a Halifax-based sales and marketing growth consultancy. Chapter 3 helps startups and small businesses turn ideas into actionable growth strategies, blending strategy, storytelling and practical solutions to tackle modern sales challenges. MJ joins us to share insights on relationship-driven selling, the role of AI in sales, and how Atlantic Canadian startups can stand out in a competitive market.

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On this episode of All Hands on Tech, host Claire Quirion sits down with Kristi McKee, Senior Director of Client Strategy at Outshine, to explore the evolving landscape of SaaS marketing.

From the rise of brand awareness campaigns to the power of authentic community engagement, Kristi shares her expertise on integrating brand and performance marketing, personalizing advertising with AI, and measuring success across the full funnel. Whether you’re looking to future-proof growth or better connect brand strategy to revenue, this episode is packed with practical insights for modern marketing leaders.

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On this episode of All Hands on Tech, host Claire Quirion chats with Ian Bezanson, Commerce Cloud Practice Lead at Ateko (formerly CloudKettle), about the fast-moving world of digital commerce.

From Ateko’s recent transformation to launching a specialized Salesforce Commerce Cloud practice, Ian shares what it takes to succeed in e-commerce, the role of AI-driven tools in retail, and how the company is innovating with learn-and-work programs for aspiring professionals. Tune in to hear insights on career paths, industry trends, and the opportunities shaping the future of e-commerce in Nova Scotia and beyond.

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On this episode of All Hands on Tech, we sit down with Daniel Roscoe, CEO of Roswall Development to explore how the Halifax-based company is helping drive Nova Scotia’s energy transformation.

From large-scale solar and wind projects to the Mersey River Wind Farm—set to provide 45% of HRM’s corporate electricity—Dan shares insights on the technology, data, and innovation powering renewable energy. They also discuss the company’s “Renewable to Retail” initiative, its impact on consumers, and what the future of smart grid technologies could look like both locally and abroad.

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Our host Claire is joined by Eilidh Lindsay-Sinclair and Laura Hawkins, Digital Skills for Women+ (DS4W+) co-founders, who talk all things related to the program.

Created in 2018, the two discuss their tech career journeys and how it influenced them to build the DS4W+ program. Find out how it bridges the gap between women and gender diverse individuals into the tech industry, creates community and encourages personal and career advancement.

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Kindred AI is redefining how emotional intelligence can be measured, practiced, and scaled in the workplace.

In this episode of All Hands on Tech, host Claire Quirion speaks with Amanda Richardson, Growth Manager at Kindred AI, about how their platform blends AI and EQ to help employees grow, reflect, and lead with empathy. They dive into the challenges of teaching emotional intelligence through technology, the misconceptions around AI in human spaces, and how this approach could reshape leadership and workplace culture for the future.

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From landmine detection to sustainable farming, Palladium MC is redefining how AI and robotics can transform industries. In this episode of All Hands on Tech, Claire Quirion speaks with founders Olesya Shyvikova and Chris Curtis about their journey from d