Founding Team

Built by people who understand how decisions are made.

Spark Factor was created by people who saw the same gap: capable, high-performing individuals who made sharp decisions everywhere except relationships.

Rabia Piracha

Rabia Piracha

Founder & CEO

Rabia is the founder of Spark Factor and the architect of Relational Intelligence as a category. She built the system after seeing a pattern: capable people who made excellent decisions professionally were making poor ones in relationships, not because they lacked intelligence, but because they lacked structure.

Her background spans relationship strategy, behavioural assessment design, and category positioning. She is a certified life and relationship coach, published author, and the creator of the SparkScore assessment that determines relational readiness.

Her work has been featured on Omni News, Vistazo Magazine Ecuador, and international media. She leads the vision, positioning, and strategic direction of Spark Factor.

Tess Hamid

Tess Hamid

VP Strategic Relations

Tess manages Spark Factor’s external ecosystem, serving as the bridge between our vision and the strategic network required to scale the Relational Intelligence category. Bringing 15 years of experience within Canada’s premier financial institutions, including BMO, TD, and HSBC, she possesses an expert understanding of wealth operations and the precise executive judgment required to navigate the investment landscape.

Known for her ability to build strong, enduring business relationships, Tess curates high-level connections with stakeholders and manages key external partnerships. Her background in event management and project administration ensures that these interactions are executed with meticulous attention to detail and professional excellence.

She is dedicated to advancing the company’s mission by connecting our vision with the people and capital necessary to define the future of relational intelligence.

Queena Nanda

Queena Nanda

Director of Community Engagement

Queena creates the environments where Relational Intelligence comes to life. Born in Canada, raised in India and Africa, she brings a cross-cultural understanding of how people connect, communicate, and evaluate relationships across different contexts.

With a BA in Communication and Cultural Studies from Concordia University and experience in Toronto’s financial sector, she understands both the precision required in professional settings and the nuance required in human connection.

She designs and facilitates Spark Fest and Simmer Sessions, ensuring every interaction is structured to reveal patterns without forcing outcomes.