How BestHuman’s CEO Used Data to Help Teams With Mentoring and Coaching – Humaira Ahmed

BestHuman

When you think of data-driven mentorship and coaching on Vancouver Island, one innovator is making a real difference: Humaira Ahmed, CEO of BestHuman. Humaira has developed a marketplace to help companies, individuals, and teams develop across organizations. Based in Victoria, BC, Locelle services companies throughout the US and Canada.

Building a Marketplace for Human Potential

Humaira’s vision for BestHuman was born from a deep belief that mentorship and coaching should be accessible, data-driven, and impactful. She developed a marketplace platform that matches mentors with mentees using intelligent data—helping teams at all levels grow, develop, and perform at their best.

Women in Tech Building for Impact

As a woman in tech building a company from Victoria, BC, Humaira brings a unique perspective to entrepreneurship and leadership development. She shares her experience navigating the startup ecosystem, building a platform that scales across North America, and the importance of diverse voices in tech.

Data-Driven Mentorship

What makes BestHuman different? Humaira explains how data informs the matching process, measures outcomes, and helps organizations understand the real ROI of their investment in people. In a world where talent retention and development are critical, BestHuman offers a compelling and measurable solution.

From Victoria to the US and Canada

The Locelle platform has enabled Humaira to serve companies throughout the US and Canada from her home base on Vancouver Island. She talks about the advantages and challenges of building a SaaS business from a smaller market, and how she has grown the platform to serve thousands of users.

Entrepreneurship and Community Impact

For Humaira, entrepreneurship is about more than building a profitable business—it’s about creating meaningful impact in people’s careers and lives. Her work with BestHuman is a shining example of the innovation happening right here on Vancouver Island’s growing tech ecosystem.

Kael Campbell is the President of Red Seal Recruiting Solutions. He is a father, husband, and entrepreneur who helps clients in the manufacturing and construction industries find the people needed to service customers and grow. He has over 20 years of experience starting companies and serving on corporate, charity, and non-profit boards.

Red Seal Recruiting Solutions Ltd is the Top Recruiter in Canada and USA for Manufacturing, Mining and Construction Clients for Management, Engineering, Trades and Technical Roles.