Karina and Zeeshan Hayat, a visionary couple, have forged a remarkable path in the world of business and social impact. With an experience of over two decades, they have co-founded and led successful ventures across various industries, including ecommerce, digital marketing, and lead generation for direct marketing campaigns. Their commitment to affordable housing has resulted in significant contributions to the development of multifamily residential properties.
Zeeshan and Karina Hayat have garnered numerous awards for their work. Zeeshan’s achievements include recognition in the BIV BC CEO Awards, while Karina has been listed among WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Their impact on the business and social sectors has been widely acknowledged.
As the founders of a leading digital marketing agency, Zeeshan and Karina Hayat specialise in providing cutting-edge solutions to businesses in North America. Leveraging advanced AI and automation technology, they help companies optimize their sales, operations, and marketing efforts. By addressing the unique challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises, they enable them to achieve sustainable growth and success.
Their digital marketing company has been repeatedly recognized, earning spots on the Growth 500 list in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019, as well as the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2015 and Globe and Mail Canada’s Top Growing Companies in 2019.
Featured in renowned outlets 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, Zeeshan and Karina Hayat’s work has left a significant mark across various sectors.
Zeeshan and Karina Hayat, have demonstrated a strong commitment to social impact through their establishment of the “100 Meals a Week” initiative in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Since its inception in 2007, they have provided over 250,000 meals to those facing food insecurity. Their charitable efforts grew in response to the COVID-19 crisis with the launch of The Muslim Care Centre (MCC), resulting in the distribution of more than 600,000 meals. Their dedication to reducing hunger and aiding vulnerable groups underscores their deep-rooted values of community support.
Zeeshan and Karina Hayat’s philanthropic work goes well beyond just meal programs. They are deeply engaged in shaping the future by mentoring MBA candidates at SFU Beedie and fostering young entrepreneurs through Junior Achievement’s Be Entrepreneurial initiative, showcasing their dedication to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
Zeeshan and Karina Hayat share a profound dedication to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, with a strong emphasis on physical fitness, mental well-being, and the health of their family. They encourage each other and their children to live actively and healthily. Their blog serves as a way to connect with a broader community, where they offer insights and share their experiences on their wellness-focused journey.
As they move forward, the Hayats remain committed to their mission of innovation, leadership, and community service. Their journey is a true reflection of their shared values and dedication to creating a better future for their community, their business partners, and future generations of entrepreneurs.