Salma Karina Hayat is an award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mentor dedicated to driving meaningful impact in business and community development. As the co-founder and CEO of Kudos Technologies, she helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) embrace digital transformation with a conscious and holistic approach. By integrating customized software solutions, she empowers businesses to streamline operations, sales, and marketing while fostering ethical growth and sustainability.
With over two decades of experience, Karina has co-led ventures spanning e-commerce, digital marketing, lead generation, healthcare, and wellness app development. Her leadership has earned widespread industry recognition, including placements on the Growth 500 list, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and Globe and Mail Canada’s Top Growing Companies. She has also been honored among WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women, celebrating her contributions to business and leadership.
Karina’s impact extends beyond entrepreneurship into philanthropy. In 2007, she co-founded the 100 Meals a Week program in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, which has since provided over 250,000 meals to underserved communities. She also helped establish the Muslim Care Centre (MCC), a vital initiative that has served more than 600,000 meals since the COVID-19 pandemic. Her humanitarian work has been recognized by global organizations such as the UNHCR and Global Citizen Forum.
As a mentor, Karina actively guides MBA students at SFU Beedie and supports young entrepreneurs through Junior Achievement’s Be Entrepreneurial program, helping them navigate their paths to success.
Beyond business and philanthropy, she is passionate about health, fitness, and family well-being. Through her blog, she shares insights on wellness, inspiring others to lead balanced and fulfilling lives. Karina’s work as a leader, changemaker, and advocate continues to inspire individuals and businesses worldwide.