Lodestone Labs helps you focus on the innovations that unlock long-term value.
Lodestone Labs was founded in 2024 by Tristan Potter to help Canadian small businesses navigate the increasingly complex and fast-moving world of internet technologies, with a specific focus on e-commerce and related tools.
We believe businesses are ultimately made of people who need to do their work each day as easily as possible. That means choosing solutions that minimize technical complexity and ongoing maintenance—even if it means higher day-to-day costs for off-the-shelf products. Hiring outside developers shouldn't be a recurring expense for most small businesses.
Every engagement starts with a bird's-eye view of your goals and constraints. From there, we research options thoroughly and present them clearly—often in written reports—so you can make informed decisions. We're transparent about tradeoffs, ambiguity, and uncertainty. Business owners should understand the what and why of every recommendation.
Communication is constant. We're patient when introducing new concepts or technologies, and we tailor our explanations to your level of technical familiarity. The most valuable thing we offer isn't just implementation—it's perspective, research, and the ability to translate complex options into clear choices.
We offer a range of services to help small businesses make smart technology decisions and get the most out of their tools.
Architecture planning, tooling selection, and build-vs-buy analysis. We help you balance cost, scalability, and operational complexity to find the right solution for your business.
Custom theme development and Shopify app development. Whether you need a tailored storefront or specialized functionality, we build solutions that fit your brand and workflow.
Seamless transitions from custom or legacy e-commerce stacks to modern platforms like Shopify. We reduce development costs, improve SEO, and empower non-technical teams to manage content.
Email templates, internal tooling, and integrations. We build the pieces that connect your systems and automate repetitive work.
In-depth reports comparing technology options with clear pros, cons, and recommendations. Understand your choices before committing to a direction.
Identifying inefficiencies and opportunities to increase productivity in your teams and systems. Sometimes the biggest wins come from improving what you already have.
Have a project in mind or want to discuss how we can help your business? Reach out and let's start a conversation.