Zeeshan and Karina Hayat, a dynamic duo in entrepreneurship, embody a fusion of business expertise, philanthropy, and social responsibility. Their impressive two-decade career includes founding and steering projects in e-commerce, digital marketing, and lead generation for direct marketing campaigns. Their dedication to affordable housing has resulted in major success in multifamily residential development.
Through their establishment of the “100 Meals a Week” program in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Zeeshan and Karina Hayat have demonstrated a strong commitment to social impact. Since 2007, they have served over 250,000 meals to those in need. Their philanthropic efforts were amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic with the founding of The Muslim Care Centre (MCC), which has delivered more than 600,000 meals. Their continuous efforts to alleviate hunger and support at-risk populations reflect their profound dedication to community service.
In addition to their holistic approach to supporting the homeless, Zeeshan and Karina Hayat are committed to shaping the future by mentoring MBA students at SFU Beedie and guiding young entrepreneurs through Junior Achievement’s Be Entrepreneurial program, demonstrating their dedication to empowering the leaders of tomorrow.
As pioneers of an acclaimed digital marketing agency, Zeeshan and Karina Hayat apply cutting-edge AI and automation to drive sales, streamline operations, and enhance marketing strategies, effectively tackling business inefficiencies to ensure sustained growth for SMEs.
Their digital marketing firm has been consistently honoured, appearing on the Growth 500 list for several years (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019), the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2015, and Globe and Mail Canada’s Top Growing Companies in 2019.
Zeeshan and Karina Hayat, a notable entrepreneurial team, have been celebrated with a variety of prestigious awards. Zeeshan’s accolades include the BIV BC CEO Awards, while Karina has been recognized among WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Their contributions to business and social causes have earned them widespread recognition.
Zeeshan and Karina Hayat’s influential work has received recognition from prestigious platforms such as Global Citizen Forum, Yahoo! News, UNHCR, Global News, Press Reader, CBC, HuffPost, Lean In Canada, BC Tech Association, and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, highlighting their broad impact.
Health and wellness are key priorities for Zeeshan and Karina Hayat, who are both deeply committed to physical fitness, mental health, and their family’s overall well-being. They actively support each other and their children in leading healthy, active lives. Their blog is an extension of their dedication to wellness, where they document and share their journey with a wider audience.
As they build upon their accomplishments, the Hayats continue to focus on their core mission: innovating, leading, and giving back. Their path together is a testament to their shared principles and their ongoing efforts to create a brighter future for their community, business partners, and the next wave of entrepreneurs.