Zynik Company Overview

Iqbal is Chairman of Zynik Capital Corporation. He has extensive experience starting and scaling businesses into successful and profitable companies.

His past accomplishments include purchasing the Equitable Group in 1983. He ran this federally chartered financial institution until 1990 and remains a significant shareholder of the $2 billion publicly traded company. He also managed and was a major shareholder of Seel Mortgage Investment Corporation, the first publicly traded mortgage investment company in Canada.

As of early 2025, Equitable Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB), manages over $74.1 billion in assets, positioning it as Canada’s seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets. In addition to its on-balance-sheet assets, EQB Inc. oversees a total of $132 billion in combined assets under management and administration (AUM/AUA) as of the first quarter of 2025.

Furthermore, Iqbal has acquired several companies that he has taken public, such as Stephenson’s Rental Services in Toronto. He continues to enjoy building promising organizations.

Iqbal holds an MBA from the University of Warwick. He is also an alumnus of The Harvard Business School, a graduate of the Institute of Marketing and a member of both the Young Presidents’ Organization and Chief Executives’ Organization.

Additionally, he is a Senior International Advisor to the Business Advisory Group For The World Council of Religious Leaders, a UN organization.

Nabil is the Executive Director of Zynik Capital. He is responsible for the strategy, team, and operations across Zynik’s global network of businesses and investments.

He has worked on the founding, acquisition, and growth of multiple early stage companies and established brands, many of which are part of Zynik’s portfolio. His recent roles include Founder, Chairman & CEO of Noble Iron and Texada Software.

Nabil holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is a member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) and CEO (Chief Executives Organization).

A serial entrepreneur with a proven track record, Nadeem has founded and scaled companies across diverse industries, including self-development, health tech, ag tech, fintech, and entertainment.

Nadeem made his mark in Silicon Valley after founding Basis Science, the world’s first wrist-based comprehensive vital sign monitor. Basis was acquired by Intel for approximately $150 million, solidifying Nadeem’s reputation as a visionary in connected sensor technology. He went on to found BioBeats, a global AI leader that leveraged adaptive media to address mental health challenges. BioBeats was later acquired by HUMA, further demonstrating Nadeem’s commitment to innovation in healthcare.

His entrepreneurial spirit extends beyond tech. As Chief Shepard at the Mushroom Farm—a 753-acre mixed-use facility on the Northern California coast—Nadeem prototyped integrated systems for food, power, and water sovereignty. He now lives in Costa Rica with his family, where he is preparing to launch his next regenerative agriculture venture.

Nadeem holds a B.A. from Babson College, where he co-founded the Undergraduate Incubator Program and was a beloved personality on Babson College Radio. He has delivered two TED Talks, reflecting on how technology can reconnect us to what truly matters.

A proud father to two daughters, Nadeem spends his time practicing Qi Gong, farming, and enjoying the bounty of tropical fruits. He remains deeply passionate about fostering innovation, empowering wellness, and building inclusive communities.

Nadeem Kassam currently Managing Director at Zynik.

Nadeem received a B.A. from Babson College. He was known on campus as co-founder of the Undergraduate Incubator Program and a prominent personality on Babson College Radio.

Nadeem is a proud father to two beautiful daughters. He enjoys Qi Gong, farming, and tropical fruits.

Paul is CEO of Zynik Manufacturing Group. He works closely with all Zynik Manufacturing Group portfolio companies on operational improvements, group synergies and strategic acquisition opportunities.

He has over 25 years of manufacturing experience in the automotive and industrial sectors. Prior to joining Zynik, Paul held multiple senior positions including President of a large Canadian manufacturing company specializing in power generation and industrial componentry.

Mary is the Executive VP and CFO of Zynik Capital Corporation. She works closely with the Chairman and Executive Directors to support all companies under the Zynik umbrella.

She has over 30 years of financial executive experience in the manufacturing industry. She specializes in business growth and development strategies, corporate synergies, financial management and control, and improvement initiatives for operations and cost management.

Mary holds a Bachelor’s of Business degree with a major in Accounting from Brock University, where she was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s medal. She is also a CPA and CA.

With over 14 years of legal expertise, Ben specializes in mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, and other general corporate matters. As Senior VP & General Counsel at Zynik, Ben plays a key role on the senior management team, working closely with other executives to provide strategic business and legal counsel. He manages and supports a range of transactions while also overseeing day-to-day legal operations for the company and assisting its portfolio companies.

Before joining Zynik, Ben was an associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC in Palo Alto, Bennett Jones LLP in Toronto and a boutique venture capital firm in San Francisco. During his time in private practice, he represented numerous companies, private equity and venture capital funds, and other investors in hundreds of transactions throughout the world. Ben was also the General Counsel of an international venture capital fund and has co-founded, invested in, and acted as an advisor to a number of startups.

Ben holds a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School and graduated with an Honors Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. He is licensed to practice law in Ontario and California.