Bringing more than 20 years of entrepreneurial expertise, Zeeshan Hayat has excelled in founding and leading enterprises across e-commerce, digital marketing, and lead generation for direct marketing campaigns. Zeeshan’s dedication to affordable housing has propelled him to excel in developing multifamily residential projects, highlighting his significant expertise in the field.
As CEO of a pioneering digital marketing firm, Zeeshan Hayat drives business success through cutting-edge digital strategies and tools. Leading a team dedicated to innovation, he oversees the implementation of advanced systems that assist SMEs in overcoming business challenges. Zeeshan’s company specializes in customized software solutions that leverage AI and automation to streamline and enhance sales, operations, and marketing. These solutions are designed to boost brand visibility, elevate online engagement, and deliver tangible results for businesses operating in various verticals.
Zeeshan’s commitment to philanthropy is profound, extending beyond donations to include active personal engagement with his community. In 2007, Zeeshan Hayat co-founded 100 Meals a Week, which has since provided over 250,000 meals to the homeless in DTES. In July 2019, Zeeshan partnered with several NGOs to establish The Muslim Care Centre (MCC), successfully delivering over 600,000 meals within ten months.
Zeeshan Hayat believes in a healthy lifestyle, regularly exercising and mountain biking. He earned a Taekwondo black belt at 17 and competed nationally. This journey and its positive impact on his well-being are central to the insights he shares on his blog.
In 2021, Zeeshan Hayat initiated the Pixel Moments campaign, a micro-philanthropy project focusing on mental health awareness. Zeeshan Hayat is also a member of St Paul’s Future Leader Committee supporting Mental Health and Addiction programs and mentors MBA students at SFU Beedie’s MiB program and Junior Achievement’s Be Entrepreneurial program.
Zeeshan Hayat has been honored with several awards, including the BIV BC CEO Awards, BC Export Awards, BIV Forty Under 40, Douglas College Distinguished Alumni Award, and EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. His digital marketing firm has consistently appeared 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 Hayat’s community contributions in Vancouver were recognized with the Medal of Good Citizenship by the Government of British Columbia.