Canadian Investor, Founder of EQ Bank & Family Office Leader | Iqbal Kassam, Zynik Corporation episode artwork

EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 1H 3M

Canadian Investor, Founder of EQ Bank & Family Office Leader | Iqbal Kassam, Zynik Corporation

from Beyond The Family Business · host Luke Hansen-MacDonald

Iqbal Kassam is one of Vancouver’s most successful investors. He is the founder of EQ Bank and Chairman of Zynik Corporation, his family office. In this interview, we discuss how his youth in Kenya and London shaped him as a leader. We delve into his first success in Canada which became EQ bank. He shares valuable lessons on how to think as an entrepreneur. Lastly, he explains his latest thesis in the industrial manufacturing sector that seeks to attract top talent through huge profit sharing and employee benefits. This is an illuminating discussion about entrepreneurship, thoughtfulness and legacy.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 22, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Canadian Investor, Founder of EQ Bank & Family Office Leader | Iqbal Kassam, Zynik Corporation

0:00 1:03:03

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Beyond The Family Business?

This episode is 1 hour and 3 minutes long.

When was this Beyond The Family Business episode published?

This episode was published on May 22, 2026.

Can I download this Beyond The Family Business episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!