About Cantanix
We aren't just developers and designers; we're practitioners. Cantanix unites experts from diverse fields like cybersecurity, fitness, and technology around a common mission. We experienced firsthand how many industries lack modern tools or are served only by complex, enterprise-scale software ill-suited for smaller players. Frustrated by these gaps, we decided to build the solutions we needed ourselves: cutting-edge tools born from real-world experience, tailored specifically for the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses. We aim to empower visionaries to execute their ideas, freeing them from the limitations of inadequate tools.
Our Story
Cantanix began in 2025, born from a shared frustration. Our founders came not from giant corporations, but from the kinds of small, family-owned businesses we now serve – businesses we love just as much as our clients love theirs. As practitioners in our fields, we grew tired of the technology gap, seeing industries starved for innovation or saturated with enterprise-focused tools that ignored the unique needs of agile, smaller players.
We decided to build the solutions we wished existed. Our focus isn't just creating software; it's about leveling the playing field. We craft tools that empower fellow visionaries and entrepreneurs – the heart of small and medium businesses – to compete effectively, freeing them to focus on their passion, not wrestle with inadequate technology. We are small business owners, entrepreneurs, and passionate visionaries ourselves, dedicated to helping people like us achieve their dreams.
Our small, dedicated team incubates ideas drawn directly from these real-world needs. We develop them into robust, focused applications and market them under distinct brands, ensuring each solution perfectly fits its intended audience and purpose.
Our Expertise
Entrepreneurial Mindset
We approach challenges like founders, focusing on market needs and building viable, impactful products.
Strategic Problem Solving
We excel at dissecting complex issues and devising effective, elegant technical solutions.
Full-Stack Development
Our team possesses deep expertise across the entire development stack, from database to user interface.
Cybersecurity Solutions
We integrate security best practices and develop tools to help businesses navigate compliance.
User-Centered Design
We prioritize intuitive and engaging user experiences, guided by thoughtful design principles.
Our Values
Innovation
We innovate not just for novelty, but to solve real frustrations. We find smarter, leaner ways to bring cutting-edge capabilities to the small and medium businesses often overlooked by enterprise tech.
Excellence
Our commitment to excellence means building reliable, intuitive tools that *work*. We aim for quality in code and experience, ensuring our solutions empower users, not hinder them.
Impact
True impact means leveling the playing field. We measure success by how effectively our tools empower visionaries and small businesses to thrive and compete in their respective industries.
Shared Success
Our greatest reward comes from seeing fellow entrepreneurs and visionaries thrive. We build relationships, not just software, and genuinely celebrate the success of the businesses we empower with our tools.
Our Team
Joshua Dann
CEO & Chief Architect
With a long career spanning consulting, digital forensics, and incident response, Joshua has founded multiple startups, including two in cybersecurity. He brings invaluable lessons learned from the front lines to architect solutions that truly address the challenges faced by growing businesses.
Mollie Mahan
Director of Business Development & Resident Fitness Expert
A veteran of the fitness industry, Mollie has motivated countless individuals as a cycle instructor, yoga coach, and fitness guru. Her expertise in performance and motivation translates directly into understanding the engagement needed for successful fitness tech, driving our business development.
Madison Newman
Director of Design & User Experience Guru
Madison possesses an exceptional eye for design and a relentless drive to craft powerful branding strategies. Her talent lies in creating visual identities that differentiate businesses and communicate core messages more effectively than words alone, ensuring our products resonate deeply with users.
Alicia McDaniel
Municipal Administration Expert & Chief Strategist
Alicia's extensive background in municipal administration, instruction, and facility management provides a unique strategic lens. Her deep understanding of operational needs and complex systems is crucial in shaping the business strategy for products designed for real-world impact.