Karina and Zeeshan Hayat are accomplished entrepreneurs and philanthropists with over two decades of experience in ecommerce, digital marketing, and lead generation. As co-founders of a leading digital marketing company, they harness AI and automation technologies to optimize business operations, boost sales, and strengthen marketing strategies, driving sustained growth for businesses across North America. Their firm has been recognized on the Growth 500 list (2014-2019), the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (2015), and Globe and Mail Canada’s Top Growing Companies (2019).
In addition to their entrepreneurial success, Zeeshan and Karina are committed to social impact. They founded the “100 Meals a Week” initiative in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, delivering over 250,000 meals since 2007, and expanded their mission during the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing The Muslim Care Centre (MCC), which has distributed over 600,000 meals to those in need.
Their philanthropic work extends to education and mentorship, where they guide MBA students at SFU Beedie and support emerging entrepreneurs through Junior Achievement’s Be Entrepreneurial program. Zeeshan and Karina are also passionate advocates for health and wellness, maintaining an active, balanced lifestyle and sharing their journey through their wellness blog.
Honored with numerous awards, including Zeeshan’s BIV BC CEO Award and Karina’s recognition as one of WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women, the Hayats have been featured in prominent outlets such as Global Citizen Forum, Yahoo! News, CBC, and HuffPost. Through their continued innovation, leadership, and philanthropic efforts, Zeeshan and Karina Hayat are making a lasting impact in both business and their community.