With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Zeeshan Hayat has founded and managed ventures in e-commerce, digital marketing, and lead generation for direct marketing campaigns. Zeeshan’s passion for affordable housing has enabled him to achieve notable success in developing multifamily residential properties.
Zeeshan Hayat is a conscious entrepreneur and the CEO of an award-winning digital marketing company that supports businesses across North America. Under Zeeshan’s leadership, his team focuses on creating systems and processes that address business challenges for SMEs. Zeeshan’s customized software solutions, powered by AI and automation, effectively simplify and automate sales, operations, and marketing activities.
Zeeshan Hayat strongly believes in giving back through philanthropy to those in need. In 2007, Zeeshan co-established 100 Meals a Week, delivering over 250,000 meals and necessities to the homeless community in DTES. In July 2019, Zeeshan Hayat’s partnership with multiple NGOs led to the establishment The Muslim Care Centre (MCC), helping deliver over 600,000 meals in less than ten months, against the backdrop of COVID-19.
Zeeshan Hayat’s fitness journey began with earning his Taekwondo black belt at age 17 and competing nationally. This early dedication laid the foundation for his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, which he now actively shares through his blog.
In 2021, Zeeshan Hayat led the Pixel Moments campaign, a micro-philanthropy initiative focusing on mental health awareness. He is a member of St Paul’s Future Leader Committee, where he supports mental health and addiction programs. Additionally, Zeeshan mentors MBA students in SFU Beedie’s MiB program and provides guidance through Junior Achievement’s Be Entrepreneurial program.
Zeeshan Hayat is the recipient of multiple awards, such as the BIV BC CEO Awards, BC Export Awards, BIV Forty Under 40, Douglas College Distinguished Alumni Award, and was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. Zeeshan’s digital marketing venture has been listed on Growth 500 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019), Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (2015), and Globe and Mail Canada’s Top Growing Companies (2019). In 2020, Zeeshan’s significant community work in Vancouver DTES, earned him the Medal of Good Citizenship from the Government of British Columbia.