HYKE was born in Newfoundland and Labrador
Where the rugged landscapes
meet endless possibilities.
Our roots run deep in a place that’s been about RESILIENCE and COMMUNITY.
Local Support, Global Vision
From local incubators to a community that believes in the power of ideas, we’ve grown with the support of our hometown. But our vision is global.
Fueling Innovation
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Community, Transparency, and Belief in Progress.
Boldly Creative
Unbreakably Resilient
Fiercely Collaborative
Where It All Began ...
Idea Stage
The Spark
Why did you buy that? Ever wonder why you made a particular purchase? What if you had more to spend? Would you make the same choice? These simple questions sparked the journey. For Ph.D. minds like ours, it was the perfect start.
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Validating the Vision
We dove into the Evolution program by Genesis, eager to validate our idea, talk to real users, and refine our direction. It was a game-changer. User interviews and customer feedback became the fuel to build our MVP.
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Pitch to Win
After months of hard work, we took the stage at the PitchNPick competition and claimed first place! It was more than just a win, it was validation that our vision was on the right track. Though we didn’t win every competition, including Volta and the Gerry Pond Sales Award with Propel, each experience sharpened our focus and fueled our drive to keep pushing forward.
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Learning & Growing
From Volta Leap to Y Startup School, Propel Phase II, and pitching our way into Genesis Enterprise, each program helped shape our idea, pushing us closer to building a product that matters.
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MVP
Building the Blueprint
This is where our ideas came to life. We translated our vision into an actual product, focusing on creating a minimum viable version to test with real users. The first version wasn’t perfect (hello, bugs!), but it was real, and that was a win.
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Testing the Waters
With the MVP in hand, we hit the ground running testing, tweaking, and learning from early adopters. Their feedback became the blueprint for improvement.
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Fail Fast, Learn Faster
Not everything worked. The app crashed, features backfired, and we might have accidentally invented a new way for it to fail. But each mistake brought us one step closer to the real deal.
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Beta Ready (Against All Odds!)
After countless fixes, facepalms, and more than a few tough setbacks- some financial, some emotional (thanks to those who doubted us)- we turned the MVP into a beta version. Despite the hurdles, we kept pushing forward. The journey wasn’t easy, but we rose above, stronger and more determined than ever.
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Beta
The Curtain Rises (Cue the Dramatic Music)
After months of hard work and countless iterations, we finally unleashed our beta version into the wild. It wasn’t perfect, but it was ours. Ready or not, the world was about to experience HYKE in all its almost-there glory.
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The Rocky Road
The beta launch didn’t come without surprises. Some features worked brilliantly, others... not so much. And let’s not forget the emotional rollercoaster (thanks to a few ‘supportive’ critics). But each challenge made us pivot, adapt, and grow.
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Balancing Vision & Feedback
As we shaped HYKE in the early days, everyone had advice, some useful, some... less so. Customer interviews? Absolutely, but too many too soon can pull you off course. We believed in the right amount of feedback, just enough to sharpen our vision without diluting it. And as for rushing into the market? We resisted. Entering too early without something that truly works in one area is a risk we couldn’t afford. Instead, we chose to perfect one thing before stepping onto the stage. It wasn’t the quickest path, but it was the one that kept us true to our mission.
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The HYKE Revolution
The Countdown Begins
We’re on the brink of something big. Our next step? Taking HYKE to the world. Want to be part of the journey? We're building the future, and there’s a place for you in it. Let’s make history together.
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The Minds Behind HYKE
You!
The HYKESters
Sid Eskandari, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO
Sid isn’t just steering the HYKE ship; he’s charting a bold course into the future. With a Ph.D. in Engineering and an unshakable belief that tensor models hold the key to unlocking untapped potential, he’s pushing the limits of technology. From predicting behaviour with Bayesian stats to exploring the endless possibilities of transformers, Sid sees a future where data doesn’t just inform but transforms. The road ahead? It’s one where HYKE leads the charge into a new era of discovery.
Abigayle Hickey, B.Eng.
Solutions Architect
Abigayle isn’t just a developer; she’s the wizard behind HYKE’s tech magic. With a full-stack skill set that transforms ideas into reality, she crafts seamless user experiences that keep our community engaged. From conjuring up intuitive interfaces to taming complex backend systems, Abigayle’s passion for innovation shines through in every line of code. In her world, every challenge is an opportunity to create something extraordinary—and she’s just getting started!
Nav Eskandari, M.Sc.
Audience and Solutions Maestro
Nav is seamlessly blending marketing brilliance with tech-savvy expertise. A maestro of business onboarding, he orchestrates strategies that resonate with our vision and engage our audience. With a knack for navigating the ever-changing landscape of technology, Nav turns challenges into opportunities, ensuring that HYKE not only meets but exceeds expectations.
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Manifesto: The HYKE Way
Be Bold
Always
Playing it safe isn’t in our DNA. We challenge the status quo, take risks, and break boundaries because innovation comes to those who dare to dream bigger.
Listen
Then Lead
We believe in the power of community and feedback, but we also know when to trust our instincts. HYKE is a balance of listening and leading, staying true to our vision while evolving with the world around us.
Earn Trust
Keep It Sacred
Transparency isn’t just a buzzword; it’s our foundation. We protect our users’ privacy with blockchain security and aim to be a brand people believe in.
Empower
Every Choice
We don’t just give our users offers. We give them the power to choose what they value most, rewarding them for their decisions and enabling their journey to financial freedom.
Progress
with Purpose
Technology for technology’s sake? Not here. HYKE is built on the progress that matters where every innovation drives us closer to a future where users are more informed, businesses are more human, and choices mean something.