Zeeshan Hayat’s entrepreneurial journey spans more than 25 years, including leadership roles in ecommerce, digital marketing, and lead generation for direct marketing campaigns. His enthusiasm for affordable housing has propelled him to excel in multifamily residential unit development, showcasing his considerable expertise.
As CEO of a leading digital marketing agency, Zeeshan Hayat spearheads a team dedicated to advancing innovation and transformation in digital marketing, with a strong emphasis on AI and automation. Zeeshan specializes in developing custom systems and processes that empower SMEs to overcome business challenges, using tailored software solutions to optimize and automate sales, operations, and marketing strategies.
Under Zeeshan Hayat’s leadership, his digital marketing firm has distinguished itself with its premium services. Zeeshan’s vision revolves around leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower businesses of all sizes with comprehensive solutions that streamline their marketing efforts and amplify their online presence.
Zeeshan Hayat is a firm believer in giving back, both through philanthropy and personal engagement with those in need. In 2007, Zeeshan co-founded 100 Meals a Week, delivering over 250,000 meals and necessities to the homeless community in DTES. In July 2019, he partnered with multiple NGOs to co-found The Muslim Care Centre (MCC), delivering over 600,000 meals in less than ten months.
Zeeshan Hayat is a true believer in the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, actively engaging in regular exercise and mountain biking. Zeeshan’s commitment to martial arts is highlighted by earning a Taekwondo black belt at age 17 and competing on the global stage. This journey and its impact on his well-being are central to the insights he shares on his blog.
In 2021, Zeeshan Hayat spearheaded the Pixel Moments campaign, focusing on mental health awareness. Zeeshan is also a member of St Paul’s Future Leader Committee supporting Mental Health and Addiction programs.
He mentors MBA students in SFU Beedie’s MiB program and helps shape the future of participants in Junior Achievement’s Be Entrepreneurial program.
Zeeshan Hayat has received multiple 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 company 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 community work in Vancouver was recognized with the Medal of Good Citizenship by the Government of British Columbia.