James Blake

James Blake is an extremely successful, self-made entrepreneur and inspirational personality with over 14 years of experience in the online entrepreneurial landscape. He is the founder, and CEO of global digital marketing firm VINDICTA and recognised as one of the ‘Top 5 young businesspeople in Northern Ireland’, achieving so much at such a young age. As a speaker, James details the many adversities he faced growing up and his breadth of knowledge on entrepreneurial success, digital marketing strategies, cutting-edge trends, growth hacks, and the art of cultivating a winning mindset helps to motivate and inspire audiences.

James began his first business venture at just 16 by teaching himself HTML coding, a clear example of the strong work ethic and winning mindset which helped him manoeuvre through the online landscape and grow his knowledge alongside his businesses. In his teenage years, James worked numerous jobs, enthusiastically absorbing knowledge and insights which later helped with his entrepreneurial endeavours. Growing up James faced many adversities, such as losing his father in his early 20s. Having also navigated caring for his profoundly learning-disabled brother, James shares how such events have shaped his life and inform his perspectives.

In 2016, James founded VINDICTA Digital Marketing Agency with just a £500 investment. The company has now grown to generate over £150 million in online revenue for its esteemed clientele, emerging as a significant player in the global digital marketing industry having collaborated with huge brands such as INOKIM, Ferrari, NHS, HSCNI, and Estee Lauder. James is also known for his expertise in e-commerce and his ability to grow online businesses, successfully launching multiple e-commerce enterprises with some even achieving six figure monthly revenues.

James often shares his knowledge with prestigious titles like Forbes and Entrepreneur.com, further solidifying his position as an industry leader. A recent BBC 3 Documentary entitled ‘Hunting The Catfish Crime Gang’ also showcased James’ abilities in front of camera as he investigated online crimes, romance scams, identity theft, and outlined effective preventive measures. His entertaining speaking style paired with expert knowledge makes James a highly sought after speaker with excellent motivational and inspiring talks for a variety of audiences as demonstrated by his previous work for marketing events, esteemed universities, colleges, corporate functions, and even government events. Hire James Blake today to inspire audiences and share his expertise on business and entrepreneurship today.