Nadeem Kassam

Director


Based in

Vancouver, B.C

Nadeem is a partner at his family office, Zynik Capital, which focuses on distressed assets, turnarounds, and venture-backed startups.

As a serial entrepreneur, Nadeem has founded and built companies across a wide range of industries, including self-development, health tech, ag tech, fintech, and entertainment. He moved to Silicon Valley after founding Basis Science, the world’s first wrist-based comprehensive vital sign monitor. The company was acquired by Intel for ~$150M. Nadeem also founded BioBeats, a global AI leader that leveraged adaptive media to treat mental health issues. BioBeats has since been acquired by HUMA.

In addition to these entrepreneurial ventures, Nadeem was also Chief Shepard at the Mushroom Farm. This 753-acre mixed-use facility on the Northern California coast is used to prototype integrated systems for food, power, water sovereignty, and abundance. Nadeem now resides in Costa Rica with his family, where he will be launching his next regen agricultural endeavour.

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.