Mustafa Abbasi is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology-driven executive with a track record of building, scaling, and exiting high-growth companies. As the Co-Founder and President of Zolo, Canada’s largest digital real estate brokerage, he led the company from its inception to its industry-defining acquisition by Questrade Financial in the largest transaction in Canadian real estate tech history.
This marked Mustafa’s second successful exit, solidifying his reputation as a serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in scaling tech-enabled businesses. Under his leadership, Zolo achieved over $10 billion in sales volume, leveraging proprietary technology, data-driven marketing strategies, and high-performance operational models to transform the real estate landscape.
Before Zolo, Mustafa successfully built and operated a government contracting firm, working with the United States Department of Defense as its primary client. This experience honed his ability to navigate complex, high-stakes environments, optimizing operations, and executing large-scale contracts with precision.
With nearly two decades of leadership in technology, operations, and venture growth, Mustafa has played pivotal roles as a board member, advisor, and strategic consultant, helping companies refine their business models, accelerate growth, and secure capital.
Holding an MBA in Investment Banking, Mustafa blends financial acumen with technology-first business strategies, continuously driving innovation in data analytics, consumer platforms, and emerging tech markets. Now focused on his next venture, he remains committed to building category-defining companies that disrupt traditional industries.
