Aris played a key role in the funding and launch of several private companies, shaping their operations, product and strategy.

In addition to investment banking and consulting experience, he founded a mobile game studio, and was VP Operations for Canada's leading fintech investment platform, NexusCrowd, becoming the first crowdfunding platform in Canada to close a real estate transaction, achieving national media coverage in the process.

Rick is the past President of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Board of the Advertising Standards Council of Canada.

Rick is a serial entrepreneur who has grown and built several enterprises, including founding a public relations firm that grew to over 300 employees across two continents.

Rick has served as the Founder & CEO of:
Saga Developments
Bristol Group
Omnifacts Research Inc.
Boomerswork.com

Steve is a serial technology entrepreneur who oversaw the build and launch of Lensmart, Inc. and helped build the fledgling company into a multi-million dollar entity with a successful exit. Steve also built DIME Inc, a digital narrowcasting startup with a successful exit.

Over 25 years of experience in the media and technology industry, including years with BellAliant Telecom providing upper-tier support for corporate broadband customers.