Vickram Agarwal

Vickram Agarwal is a digital and technology entrepreneur who has turned bold ideas into thriving ventures. From leading major global brands to building his own companies, his journey is defined by a passion for innovation, growth, and transformation. After launching his marketing career with General Motors in Dubai, he founded Stroke Consulting in 2011 - a powerhouse strategy and digital marketing agency that worked with iconic names like GMC, Chevrolet, Kawasaki, and MasterCard. From there, his story took him across continents, arriving in Canada in 2019 to lead Black Rock Marketing Group as Partner & Managing Director. But his entrepreneurial spirit didn’t stop there. He created Daddy’s Digest, an online platform that revolutionized parenting content and was successfully acquired in 2021. Most recently, he served as Chief Marketing Officer at Credit Canada, one of the country’s most respected non-profit credit counselling agencies, driving impactful change for millions of Canadians. Named one of Canada’s top emerging leaders with The Globe and Mail’s Changemaker Award in 2023, he’s now channelling his expertise into S1:E2 - where strategy, execution, and growth come together to transform businesses. When he's not helping companies thrive, he mentors startups through Techstars Founder Catalyst and serves on several boards and industry councils, shaping the future of entrepreneurship.