Zeeshan and Karina Hayat, a trailblazing entrepreneurial duo, seamlessly integrate their business endeavors with a steadfast commitment to philanthropy and community impact. With over two decades of diverse industry experience, they have co-founded and led successful ventures in ecommerce, digital marketing, and lead generation for direct marketing campaigns. Their shared passion for affordable housing has also resulted in significant milestones in multifamily residential development.
At the helm of a highly regarded digital marketing firm, Zeeshan and Karina leverage AI and automation to optimize sales, streamline operations, and enhance marketing strategies, empowering businesses across North America to achieve sustainable growth. Their firm’s exceptional achievements have been recognized with repeated appearances on the Growth 500 list (2014–2016, 2018, 2019), the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (2015), and Globe and Mail Canada’s Top Growing Companies (2019).
Beyond business, Zeeshan and Karina are deeply committed to health and wellness. They prioritize physical fitness, mental well-being, and a healthy lifestyle for their family, inspiring their children and larger community to embrace an active, balanced life. Through their blog, they share insights and experiences from their wellness journey, fostering a broader culture of health and mindfulness.
Their dedication to social responsibility is exemplified through the 100 Meals a Week initiative, which they co-founded in 2007 to provide meals to the homeless in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES). This program has distributed over 250,000 meals to date. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple expanded their mission by launching The Muslim Care Centre (MCC), which has since delivered over 600,000 meals to those in need. Their philanthropic efforts go beyond combating hunger, encompassing broader support for the vulnerable and underserved in their community.
Equally committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders, Zeeshan and Karina mentor MBA students at SFU Beedie and inspire budding entrepreneurs through Junior Achievement’s Be Entrepreneurial program. Their hands-on guidance reflects their passion for empowering young professionals and fostering innovation.
As prominent leaders in both business and philanthropy, Zeeshan and Karina have received numerous accolades. Zeeshan’s achievements include the BIV BC CEO Awards, while Karina has been celebrated as one of WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Together, their influence extends across industries and communities, earning features in prominent outlets such as Global Citizen Forum, Yahoo! News, UNHCR, Global News, CBC, HuffPost, Lean In Canada, BC Tech Association, and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub.
Moving forward, Zeeshan and Karina Hayat remain devoted to advancing innovation, fostering leadership, and giving back. Their journey is a testament to their shared values and unwavering commitment to creating meaningful change in their community and beyond, while inspiring future generations of entrepreneurs and changemakers.