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Salma Karina Hayat - Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Salma Karina Hayat - Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

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Salma Karina Hayat - Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

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  1. Salma Karina Hayat - Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Salma Karina Hayat is a distinguished entrepreneur with over twenty years of experience in e- commerce, digital marketing, and lead generation. She has also made substantial contributions to the housing sector by developing multifamily residential properties to meet the needs of growing urban populations. In her current role as Transformation, Change, and Innovation Advisor at Kudos Technologies, Hayat leverages AI, automation, and data analytics to address business inefficiencies for SMEs. She leads a team focused on creating customized software solutions designed to boost sales, streamline operations, and enhance marketing strategies across various industries. A well-regarded speaker, Hayat has shared her expertise at numerous conferences, contributing to the professional growth of fellow entrepreneurs. Her achievements 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, the Government of Canada honoured her as one of the Women of Impact, acknowledging her innovative accomplishments over a 25-year career. Hayat’s commitment to social impact began early when she assisted her father in teaching illiterate adults in Guatemala. This experience inspired her to co-found Canada’s first Muslim Food Bank and establish the "100 Meals a Week" initiative, which serves vulnerable individuals in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES). She is actively involved in addressing social issues such as family reunification, mental health advocacy, interfaith dialogue, and homelessness. As the former Chairwoman of the BCMA Vancouver chapter, she played a key role in promoting community unity and safety. Her global humanitarian efforts extend to supporting Syrian refugees, demonstrating her dedication to fostering positive change. Through mentoring young entrepreneurs, Hayat underscores her commitment to education. Her goals include authoring a book, founding an orphanage, and building a homeless shelter, reflecting her strong dedication to social impact and community welfare.

  2. Despite a busy schedule, Hayat prioritizes her health and well-being, emphasizing a nutritious diet, regular exercise, and mental resilience as essential for success. She also encourages her children to lead healthy and active lifestyles from an early age. Her impactful work has been highlighted in notable publications such as Global Citizen Forum, Yahoo! News, UNHCR, Global News, Press Reader, CBC, HuffPost, Lean In Canada, BC Tech Association, and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, showcasing her extensive and enduring influence.

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