The Idea Hunter was founded in 2003 and since then has become Canada’s trend-setting source for corporate entertainment, event management, and creative services. The Idea Hunter stands as an award-winning, premier source for corporate entertainment and interactive experiences. Over two decades, The Huntresses have delivered top-tier entertainment, activations, and interactive engagements to an esteemed clientele, including Scotiabank, Deloitte, Toronto Blue Jays, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Sun Life Financial, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Dell Technologies, and more. Their repertoire spans from live bands to cirque performers, virtual activities, and tech activations, offering an all-encompassing array of options. Event planners can rely on The Huntresses as their go-to idea search engine, streamlining the planning process.

HailEy Dawood

Owner & Chief Huntress

Hailey is a fearless and focused event professional. Her specialty lies in corporate entertainment, interactive experiences and event management. The value she brings to the industry at large and the positive environment she cultivates in the company, is why she was recognized as the 2019 Emerging Industry Leader & the 2023 Canadian Event Professional of the year by Canadian Special Events. Hailey expertly mentors her huntresses and spearheads the strategy and creative thinking that goes into each client proposal. Hailey has worked with brands across every industry, such as the Toronto Blue Jays, MAC Cosmetics, Shoppers Drug Mart, Air Canada Vacations, McDonalds, Flipp, Sun Life, BMO and so many more. Thanks to her innate ability to find solutions and get things done quickly, there is no challenge too big or too small for her. When she is not doing the heavy lifting at The Idea Hunter, you’ll find her volunteering as the Social Chair for Entrepreneurs Organization (where she is also a member), working up a sweat at the gym or spending time with her husband in the city they love, Toronto.