Zeeshan and Karina Hayat are known for their significant achievements in business as well as their impactful philanthropic work. With over two decades of diverse industry experience, they have co-founded and directed projects in ecommerce, digital marketing, and lead generation for direct marketing campaigns. Their commitment to affordable housing has driven remarkable achievements in multifamily residential developments.
Leading a top-tier digital marketing company, Zeeshan and Karina Hayat leverage cutting-edge AI and automation technologies to drive sales, optimize business functions, and enhance marketing strategies, ensuring sustained growth for businesses in North America.
Renowned for their entrepreneurial excellence, Zeeshan and Karina Hayat have received numerous high-profile awards. Zeeshan’s achievements include recognition in the BIV BC CEO Awards, while Karina has been honored as one of WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Their efforts in both the business world and social causes have earned widespread acclaim.
Their digital marketing firm has consistently been recognized, making the Growth 500 list in multiple 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 have shown their dedication to social betterment by founding the “100 Meals a Week” project in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Since 2007, their combined efforts have delivered over 250,000 meals to those in need. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zeeshan and Karina Hayat’s mission expanded with the establishment of The Muslim Care Centre (MCC), which has delivered over 600,000 meals, reflecting their ongoing commitment to alleviating hunger and supporting disadvantaged communities.
Beyond their contributions to the well-being of the homeless population, Zeeshan and Karina Hayat are dedicated to guiding and educating future leaders. They mentor MBA students at SFU Beedie and support emerging entrepreneurs through Junior Achievement’s Be Entrepreneurial program, reflecting their commitment to developing the next generation of innovators.
Zeeshan and Karina Hayat share a deep commitment to health, fitness, and overall well-being, with a particular focus on both physical and mental health within their family. They actively encourage and support each other and their children to live active, balanced lives. Their passion for health also finds expression in their blog, where they document their wellness journey and share insights with a larger community, aiming to inspire others to adopt healthier habits.
Zeeshan and Karina Hayat have made waves across multiple sectors, with their work highlighted by esteemed platforms like Global Citizen Forum, Yahoo! News, UNHCR, Global News, Press Reader, CBC, HuffPost, Lean In Canada, BC Tech Association, and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. Their enduring impact is evident in each mention. As they continue to evolve and grow, Zeeshan and Karina remain committed to driving innovation, leading with purpose, and giving back to the community.