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About Dyve
Two founders. One way of working.
We're Dustin + Yvette. Together, we're Dyve. Two founders going deep on technology for small businesses that deserve more than a help desk ticket. Hands-on, founder-led, and small on purpose.
How we got here
Between the two of us, we've been on both sides of the table. The vendor side, where you're close enough to see what gets prioritized and what doesn't when a company stops caring about its clients. The client side, where you're the one waiting on a vendor who promised they'd learn your business but never really did.
We watched small businesses pour money into tools that never connected, and energy into vendor relationships that should have been partnerships but weren't. We started Dyve because small businesses deserve better than that. And that shapes everything about how we work.
Our mission
Build the technology foundation small businesses will actually use. Right-sized IT and AI built to grow with the business.
What makes us different
Three things we won't budge on.
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We go deep, not surface level.
We learn your business before we touch your technology. Surface-level recommendations don't fix anything that lasts.
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The services you need without the bloat.
No oversized packages. No helpdesk you'll barely use. Right-sized for how you actually work.
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We speak both business and tech.
We translate between your team and your technology. No middleman, no lost context when we're scoping work or solving problems.
What we believe
Four values, no exceptions.
We Figure It Out
No excuses. Own the problem and follow through.
Keep It Light
Serious work, not serious people.
Go Deep, Not Wide
Fewer things done right. 15 clients we know well beats 50 we don't.
Dustin + Yvette
Meet the founders.
Technology Partner
Dustin Lepi
Six years at a Chicagoland MSP, helpdesk to CTO-level work across 100+ client environments. He's seen the inside of a lot of businesses and knows exactly what a healthy setup looks like versus one that's one bad day away from a real problem. Deep in the Microsoft stack, automation, and AI. Builds, fixes, sells, demos. Whatever the day needs.
Connect with DustinBrand & Growth
Yvette Candelas
Operations, marketing, brand strategy, and client relations. She's helped build consumer brands and ran the kind of operations where every detail matters. Makes sure clients feel like they actually matter, and that the work holds up as well on the inside as it looks on the outside.
Connect with YvetteHow we work with you
Five steps. No surprises.
Every engagement runs the same five-step path: align, discover, map, build, grow. We made it visual so you can see it at a glance.
See the 5-step processWhat we do
We're a technology strategy and consulting partner based in Naperville, serving businesses across Chicagoland. AI, Microsoft stack, migrations, automations, ongoing advisory. If it lives inside your business and involves technology, we've probably been in something just like it.
AI changed the game fast. What used to cost enterprise budgets is now sitting in a 10-person office. The problem isn't access anymore. It's knowing what to do with it. That's where we come in.
And yes, we do plenty beyond AI. But we're really good at that part too.
Ready to talk?
Not sure where to start? That's fine. Fill out the form and we'll follow up quickly. It's a conversation, not a sales pitch. We just want to hear about your business and figure out if we're a good fit. If we're not, we'll tell you that too.
Don't take the plunge alone.
Let's set up a callIn case you're wondering
Common questions
Do you only take a few clients at a time?
Yes, and it's by design. We keep our client list small so we can actually go deep. The businesses we work with feel the difference in how we show up, and that only works if we're not stretched thin. If we can't give your business the attention it deserves, we'd rather say no up front.
Who do you work with?
Small and growing businesses across Chicagoland. We're Naperville-based and work with teams throughout the suburbs and the city. Most clients have 5 to 50 people. They run lean, and they know their technology could be better. They're sharp and capable. They just want someone who will dive in.
What's the difference between an MSP and a technology strategy partner?
A traditional MSP is there to keep things running. Helpdesk tickets, monitoring, break-fix. Reactive by nature, and for some businesses that's fine.
We work differently. We sit down with your business to understand where you're going, then build a technology foundation that actually gets you there. Think of it as the difference between someone who fixes things when they break and a partner who's invested in making sure they don't.
Curious how the 90 days plays out? See the Accelerator →
Are you currently taking on new clients?
Yes. Fill out the form or email hello@dyvetech.com and we'll follow up within one business day. We'll talk about your business and whether working together makes sense.
If we've hit our limit, we'll be straight with you. Not in a rush? We can start the conversation now and plan around your timeline.
A few ways to reach us
- Emailhello@dyvetech.com
- Phone(630) 791-DYVE
- FormDrop us a note
We usually respond within one business day.