For over twenty years, Karina Hayat has launched and managed successful ventures in e-commerce, digital marketing, and lead generation for direct marketing campaigns. Karina has also been instrumental in developing residential projects, focusing on creating multifamily units that cater to the demands of the growing urban population.
As the Transformation, Change, and Innovation Advisor at Kudos Technologies, Karina Hayat uses AI, automation, and data analytics to craft solutions for SMEs’ business inefficiencies. She also guides a team that creates custom software solutions to accelerate sales, improve operational processes, and elevate marketing efforts for businesses of all sizes.
In addition to her business acumen, Karina Hayat is a prolific speaker who has shared her expertise at numerous conferences, helping to shape the careers of many entrepreneurs. Her contributions have earned her several prestigious awards, including WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women Award, CHATELAINE PROFIT W100 Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs, and recognition as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Pacific Finalist. In 2022, Karina Hayat was honoured as one of the Government of Canada’s Women of Impact, a testament to her pioneering contributions during her 25-year career.
Karina Hayat is deeply engaged in community service. Her dedication to making a difference began in Guatemala, where she, at the young age of five, helped her father teach illiterate adults in a makeshift classroom. This experience inspired her to co-found Canada’s first Muslim Food Bank and the “100 Meals a Week Initiative”.
Karina Hayat addresses a broad spectrum of social issues, from family reunification and mental health advocacy to interfaith dialogue and reducing homelessness. As the former Chairwoman of the BCMA Vancouver chapter, she worked tirelessly to advance community unity and safety. Karina’s global humanitarian impact is evident in her support for Syrian refugees, underlining her unwavering commitment to creating meaningful change.
By mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs, Karina Hayat demonstrates her strong commitment to education. Her aspirations to write a book, establish an orphanage, and construct a homeless shelter reaffirm her deep dedication to social impact and the welfare of her community.
Even with her packed schedule, Karina Hayat is committed to maintaining her health and well-being. She focuses on a nutrient-dense diet, regular workouts, and mental fortitude, believing these are crucial for personal and professional success. Karina encourages her children to follow in her footsteps, adopting active and healthy habits from an early age.
Her work has been featured in major publications 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, underlining her broad influence.