established in 2012
how it all started
Dave Anand Digital was founded by Hardi Anand in 2012 to provide simple, effective marketing services for local businesses across the GTA.
Dave Anand isn’t just a name. It is Hardi’s father’s name. He represents a legacy of hard work, humility, and an unwavering commitment to delivering real value to people. Inspired by those principles, Hardi named the agency Dave Anand Digital as a tribute. Every strategy, campaign, and client relationship is grounded in that same spirit. Work hard, be human, deliver value, and always find a reason to laugh.
Dave Anand Digital is also shaped by something less common in the marketing world. Hardi’s background in both social work and business.
Hardi holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Schulich School of Business. This combination deeply influences how the agency operates and who it serves.
His MSW informs a people first approach to marketing rooted in empathy, ethics, communication, and a deep understanding of human behaviour. It also guides his charitable and community initiatives, particularly within the mental health and social impact space.
His MBA ensures that compassion is paired with structure, strategy, and measurable results. It allows Hardi to support organizations, especially those in the social and mental health sectors, in building sustainable and well run businesses that can continue making an impact long term. Meaningful work should also be financially and operationally sound.
This is why Dave Anand Digital works so closely with therapists, clinicians, and social sector organizations. Hardi understands the nuance, responsibility, and ethics of therapeutic work, as well as the hesitation many practitioners feel around marketing. At the same time, he understands how businesses grow through clear positioning, thoughtful systems, and values aligned strategy.
At its core, Dave Anand Digital exists to bridge that gap.
Human centred services supported by strong business thinking.
And yes, the acronym spells DAD. An easter egg hidden in the footer of every website we build reads “Powered by DAD”. It is a quiet reminder of where this agency comes from and the pride Hardi takes in building something dependable, ethical, and built to last.
Our Growth was slow and steady
With a passion for our work, obsession for good customer service and a desire to improve our capabilities we began to see organic growth. Our customers became our brand ambassadors and the referrals started pouring in.
Focused on helping small automotive service businesses get their businesses online and into the digital age.
Broadened our horizons to health & wellness, fast food restaurants and boutique clothing stores. Also, did we mention, we landed our largest account, an Automotive dealership franchise with multiple locations across the GTA.
We hired more staff to help us continue our growth and provide the excellent customer service we are known for. Oh and an Enterprise level customer takes a chance on us and boy did we deliver!
We all moved to Toronto and went remote. We used the time saved to start giving back to the community that has gave us so much. Now, we offer pro bono services to local charities looking to scale their social impact in Toronto.
With remote work fully embedded, we refined our focus and processes. Our work with health, wellness, and social-impact organizations deepened, and we began partnering more closely with therapists, clinics, and purpose-driven businesses that needed marketing to feel ethical, human, and sustainable.
Our positioning matured. We shifted from “doing marketing” to building systems that support long-term growth. Strategy, messaging, and website experiences became central to our work, especially for clinicians and service-based professionals who needed clarity, credibility, and consistency.
Today, Dave Anand Digital operates as a trusted growth partner rather than a traditional agency. We work selectively with therapists, social-sector organizations, and values-led businesses, helping them build strong foundations, communicate their value clearly, and grow without losing what makes their work meaningful.
Meet Our Team
We are a group of dedicated digital marketing professionals that have a passion for digital and creating awesome customer experiences.
hardi (MSW & MBA)
Principal
I am focused on creating campaigns and developing strategies that drive results.
Parm
Marketing Consultant
I look forward to understanding and solving the unique needs of my customers.
surgs
Lead UX & Development
I like to think through the user experience and deliver solutions that work and are intuitive.
Dilraj
Lead Developer
Lead Developer building scalable, clean solutions and mentoring the team to deliver reliable, high-impact software.
Mathuraah
Administrator
Administrator supporting client operations, project coordination, and day-to-day execution to ensure smooth and reliable delivery across digital initiatives.