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My Guaraná Experience: Omran on Joining the Team

September 24, 2018

One of our newest members of the team, Omran Aleid, joined Guaraná Technologies last month as an iOS developer. Originally from Syria, Omran, his wife and baby came to Canada in November 2017 as

Chapter 2: Knowing When to Choose Hybrid or Native Mobile Applications

September 20, 2018

For the average person lacking a background in technology and programming, it might be difficult to technically tell the difference between a hybrid and a native app. In fact, did you know that both

My Guaraná Experience: Raphael on iOS App Development

September 17, 2018

All the way from Fortaleza, Brazil, Raphael Souza first came to Canada back in 2014 to complete a certificate in mobile development on Vancouver Island, he said, “I always heard that there were programs

Chapter 1: A Comprehensive Handbook to App Development for the Non-Tech Savvy

September 11, 2018

Chapter 1: An Introduction to App Development Terminology It is no secret that to ensure the success of a business, you must constantly look for new opportunities to grow and find unique ways to

My Guaraná Experience: Nina Discusses her Time as an Intern

September 7, 2018

Nina Qi’s four-month internship at Guaraná as a Lead Management and Project Onboarding intern went by in a whirlwind. It was an experience she will never forget. Going into it she was expecting to

Investors Should Watch Out for These 6 Cutting-Edge Food App Startups in Toronto

September 4, 2018

We are far past the days where we used to have to make a phone call to order our food and anxiously wonder if they heard the order right over the loud noises of

Top 8 Most Revolutionary Education App Startups in Toronto

August 28, 2018

Learning in a classroom has changed drastically over the years, from writing on a chalkboard to now typing on a tablet or drawing on a SMART board, it is clear that the times are

Ingenious Ways Businesses are Handling Augmented Reality Technology

August 21, 2018

Imagine trying on a tattoo at home without going to a tattoo parlor or moving furniture around your house before even purchasing it or even trying on makeup without actually applying it to your

How to Create an App Icon Scientifically Designed to Increase Downloads

August 14, 2018

They say to never judge a book by its cover but that is exactly what we are doing when we look for an app that not only solves our problems but is also visually

A Guide to Mastering Funding for your Toronto App Startup

March 21, 2019

According to Forbes, within the first 16 to 18 months, 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs fail due to lack of funds and 50% of small businesses that began in 2011 failed in the first

Our values

Partners - not providers.

Guaraná will act as your partner and advisor throughout the whole process. Our app development process is tailored to be collaborative and we truly embrace each one of our projects. Being a well rounded and skilled team makes us a great long-term partner for both startups and established companies.

Execution equals excellence.

We truly commit to your digital app development project's success. We're passionate about turning your web & mobile application idea into a high-performance digital product with authentic design, smooth usability and amazing engagement. We provide nothing less than the best user experience possible.

High-quality code built for business growth

Our tech team ensures we always craft the best logic for your users and your strategy. Our scalable solutions are ready to accommodate any new features you might need - when your business evolves, our code evolves with you.

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