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Welcome to Mo. Farooqui

Seasoned professional specializing in Quality of Earnings (QoE) and EBITDA analysis — plus real estate, marketing, and investing.

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About Mo

From a young age, hard work, dedication, ambition, and being a lifelong student have driven me. I explore unique opportunities, build skills, and nurture relationships. I bring these values to every engagement — personal and professional. Over the years, that curiosity and persistence have taken me from early entrepreneurial experiments to founding Sound Marketing Canada Inc., scaling technology-driven marketing solutions, and later expanding into investments, quality of earnings (QoE) analysis, and underwriting. I’ve learned to thrive in complex and highly regulated environments, whether launching AI-powered apps, analyzing multi-million-dollar deals, or helping small businesses and investors grow with clarity and precision. Resilience — strengthened by personal setbacks — has fueled my passion for solving hard problems and empowering others to create sustainable success.

Quick Facts
  • QoE & EBITDA specialist
  • Real estate investor & pre-construction specialist
  • Digital marketer & lead-gen strategist
  • Active day trader & portfolio builder

Services & Pricing

All prices in CAD — subject to scope.

Online Profile Management
$588

Audit, optimize, and protect your online presence across platforms.

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Digital Marketing
$221

Multi‑channel campaigns, lead‑gen, and analytics setup.

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Underwriting
$73,589

QoE, EBITDA evaluation, risk, credit & mortgage underwriting.

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Consulting
$7,359

Strategy, capital allocation, operations, and GTM advisory.

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Highlights at a Glance

Core Expertise
  • QoE & EBITDA analysis
  • Mortgage & credit underwriting
  • Digital marketing & GTM
Companies & Codes
  • Sound Marketing Canada Inc.
  • HST/GST: 74713 0912 RT0001
  • CAGE: L0S95 • UEI: P297PSMMSUG7
Focus Sectors
  • Finance & Investing
  • Real Estate
  • AI & Digital Marketing

Portfolio & Companies

Sound Marketing Canada Inc.

AI‑driven marketing, SEO, lead gen, and analytics. Building predictive tools (Sound AI) and deploying modern funnels for SMBs and government procurement support.

  • Affiliations: Shopify, Google, Facebook, BBB, Ariba SAP
  • NAICS: 11, 21, 22, 23, 31‑33, 41, 44‑45, 48‑49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 61, 62, 71, 72, 81, 91

Investing & Underwriting

QoE and EBITDA diligence, mortgage and credit underwriting, and portfolio strategy across equities, ETFs, forex, and commodities.

  • Strengths: analytical rigor, risk controls, scenario modeling
  • Tools: Google Cloud, modern dashboards & reporting

Registrations & Identifiers

Projects & Apps

Timeline (2018 → Today)

A quick journey through key milestones, with product, growth, and impact highlights.

  1. 18

    Founded Sound Marketing Canada Inc.

    2018

    Left university to build a modern marketing & technology firm focused on real estate and SMB growth.

    Startup 🚀 Go-to‑Market
  2. 19‑22

    Scaled services & partnerships

    2019–2022

    Expanded SEO, lead‑gen, and analytics; partnered with Shopify, Google, Facebook, BBB & Ariba SAP.

    200%+
    Lead lift
    15+
    Platforms
    A/B
    Testing
  3. 2023

    Corporate identifiers & compliance

    2023

    Confirmed BN/HST, NCAGE/CAGE, and UEI; continued procurement readiness and NAICS coverage.

    BN/HST CAGE & UEI NAICS
  4. Aug 24

    Built Sound AI & cloud stack

    Aug 2024

    Advanced predictive marketing tooling on Google Cloud; Android/iOS app initiatives and chatbot features.

    GCP
    Infra
    ML
    Forecasts
    Apps
    iOS/Android
  5. Aug 24

    Public commitments

    Aug 2024

    Job creation, training, diversity & inclusion, and knowledge transfer initiatives formalized.

    Jobs D&I Training
  6. 2025

    Apps & portfolio live

    2025

    Sound Marketing presence on Apple App Store and Google Play; expanded underwriting/QoE and consulting work.

Career & Education

Academic Path & Certifications

  • Paralegal diploma (Trios College)
  • CSI — Canadian Securities Course (CSC) & Investment Funds in Canada (IFC)
  • Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) & Accident & Sickness Insurance prep
  • Continuing studies in quality of earnings and financial analysis

Entrepreneurship

Left university in 2018 to create Sound Marketing Canada Inc., growing it into a multi‑service platform integrating marketing, technology, and investing solutions.

Investments & Hedge Funds

Hedge Fund Strategy

Founder and strategist behind Sound Hedge Fund Corporation — focusing on risk-managed equity, fixed income, and alternative investments with advanced quantitative and fundamental analysis. Expertise in long/short strategies, liquidity management, and compliance for private funds.

Mutual Funds & Retail Investing

Evaluating and selecting mutual funds with strong fundamentals, aligning retail investors with institutional‑grade analysis. Quality of earnings deep dives, factor exposure, and disciplined rebalancing for long-term growth.

Financial Achievements & Analysis

Revenue & Performance

  • 2024 revenue: $872,664 with targeted net income of 5,000
  • Extensive expense & margin optimization experience (advertising, office, real estate, G&A)
  • Deep EBITDA analysis to identify earnings quality and cost‑control levers

Underwriting Expertise

Mortgage and credit underwriting, risk assessment, QoE diligence for M&A and investment decisions, scenario modeling, and cash flow review.

Tech & Apps

Sound AI

Predictive marketing tool leveraging machine learning to forecast revenue and trends, deployed on Google Cloud with Android/iOS interfaces and chatbot features.

Digital Marketing Stack

SEO, analytics, lead-gen automations, data dashboards, and omni-channel ad funnels integrated for SMBs and government procurement opportunities.

E-commerce & Platforms

Shopify retail experiences with international shipping, growth on App Store and Google Play, and streamlined online profile management tools.

Community Impact & Commitments

Job Creation & Mentoring

Providing opportunities for youth, newcomers, Indigenous peoples, women, and persons with disabilities. Mentoring and supervising Canadians and permanent residents.

Skills & Knowledge Transfer

Investing in training, upskilling staff, and fostering long-term economic inclusion through direct mentorship and technical skill development.

Professional Depth

Mortgage Advisor

Formerly at CIBC, providing mortgage advice and underwriting for a range of clients including first-time homebuyers and investors. Expertise in structuring complex lending solutions and negotiating competitive terms.

Real Estate Agent

Experience with Toronto’s competitive residential and commercial markets. Specialized in pre-construction condos and wealth-building strategies through property acquisition and development.

Marketing Leadership

Driving digital campaigns, branding, and lead generation at Sound Marketing. Built high-converting funnels and managed multi-channel advertising budgets to maximize ROI for clients and internal ventures.

Key Projects & Clients

M&A & Due Diligence

Advised investors and acquirers by providing deep QoE analyses, EBITDA adjustments, and risk assessments. Ensured accurate valuation and strong return on investment.

Digital Campaigns

Led marketing for brands across finance, legal, and e-commerce sectors. Delivered SEO strategies, lead pipelines, and content campaigns boosting conversion rates by up to 200%.

Personal Brand & Media

Public Speaking & Content

Active content creator through blogs and podcasts about investing, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Offers mentorship sessions and career guidance to young professionals and founders.

Social Reach

Growing multi-platform presence with engagement across LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Known for actionable insights and thought leadership in finance and business strategy.

Technology & AI Advancement

Sound AI Architecture

Machine learning models leveraging data ingestion pipelines, predictive analytics, and user-friendly dashboards for actionable marketing and investment insights.

Mobile Development

Experience building iOS and Android apps in SwiftUI and Kotlin; integrated chatbot features and HTML rendering in native apps.

Cloud Infrastructure

Google Cloud utilization for scalable marketing analytics, secure app hosting, and machine learning training pipelines.

Financial Track Record

Deal Flow & Analysis

Analyzed multiple seven‑figure deals in real estate and private equity, providing thorough diligence, scenario testing, and ROI optimization for investors.

Underwriting Success

Strong record of accurate risk evaluation and cost of capital optimization, supporting profitable lending and investment decisions.

Founder Story & Mission

My Journey

From a young age, I was driven by curiosity and ambition. After experiencing personal setbacks — including the loss of my family home in 2021 — I doubled down on resilience and problem‑solving. Leaving university in 2018, I took the leap to create Sound Marketing Canada Inc. with the vision of empowering businesses with next‑generation marketing and financial clarity.

My experience across law, finance, and technology converged into one mission: to help others navigate complexity, create wealth, and grow sustainably.

Mission & Vision

  • Empower entrepreneurs and investors with clarity and strategy.
  • Bridge the gap between finance, law, and technology to unlock opportunity.
  • Champion inclusive growth — mentoring and creating jobs for underrepresented groups.
  • Leverage AI and data science to make smarter business and investment decisions.

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Reviews & Testimonials

★★★★★

“Working with Mo transformed our approach to financial due diligence. His QoE analysis saved us from a poor acquisition and helped us negotiate better terms.”

— A. Smith, Private Equity Investor
★★★★★

“Mo’s marketing strategies drove a 200% increase in qualified leads for our real estate projects. A true partner in scaling business.”

— J. Chen, Real Estate Developer
★★★★★

“Professional, insightful, and highly technical. Mo helped optimize our underwriting process and unlock capital efficiency.”

— L. Patel, Mortgage Brokerage
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