Nejeed Kassam

Nejeed Kassam is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Middle Way Games.1

Professional Experience

Nejeed has an extensive background in the nonprofit and technology sectors:

• CEO & Co-Founder of Keela.co (June 2015 - Present): Keela provides technology solutions for small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations, helping them manage workflows, projects, contacts, campaigns, and donations.1

• Co-Founder of FundraisingKIT (March 2021 - Present): A cloud-based platform that helps nonprofits increase their fundraising revenue.3

• Executive Director of The Better Canada Initiative (November 2017 - Present): A nonpartisan nonprofit organization that brings together cross-industry leaders to incubate ideas and policy.1

• Board Member for organizations like NTEN and BCLC.1

Education and Legal Background

Nejeed has a strong educational background:

• Began an MPhil in politics at St. Antony's College, Oxford
• Completed his JD at Osgoode Hall Law School1
• Bachelor's degree from McGill University3

He has also worked as a lawyer specializing in not-for-profit and charity law.1

Other Notable Roles

• Global Shaper for the World Economic Forum (2011 - July 2018)
• Founder of Believe Vancouver (May 2020 - August 2022)
• Former executive director of End Poverty Now and Conversations for Change2

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Nejeed is married and has a lifelong passion for tennis, having once been ranked 1,746 in the world as a junior.2

Nejeed Kassam's diverse experience in technology, nonprofits, law, and policy makes him a multifaceted leader in the social impact and entrepreneurial space.