James Blake is one of the most talked-about new faces in British media, blending charisma, empathy, and a sharp eye for storytelling.

James grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland and has gone on to present powerful BBC documentaries and amass a huge social media following. His story is a journey filled with grit, heart, and resilience.

Raised in a working-class family, James had a unique upbringing. His close relationship with his older sibling, who has severe learning disabilities, taught him early on about compassion and perspective. Those early experiences, combined with the loss of his father in his early twenties, gave James a down-to-earth outlook and a strong sense of purpose—shaping his drive to make a real impact in people’s lives.

At just 17, James was already on a mission, leaving school to launch his first online venture. He dove headfirst into the world of digital, teaching himself coding and mastering digital marketing long before it became his business.

After working various jobs to gain experience, in 2016—with just £500—he founded VINDICTA®, a boutique digital marketing agency that would go on to generate over £150 million in revenue for clients across the globe. VINDICTA®evolved into a powerhouse working with clients such as Ferrari, the NHS, Inokim and more, and continues to grow to this day.

On social media, hundreds of thousands tune in every month to see James’s latest posts—whether he’s sharing behind-the-scenes moments, exploring new projects, or just having a laugh with his followers.

James’s breakthrough in television came with Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang on BBC Three—a gripping documentary exposing the dark web of human trafficking and online fraud. During filming, James travelled to Bangkok and the border of Myanmar, placing himself at the centre of a high-stakes international investigation. Audiences were captivated by the intensity of the story—and by James’s ability to deliver it with empathy, courage, and relatability.

He followed it up with a second hard-hitting BBC Three documentary, Hunting the Online Sex Predators—originally announced as Hunting the CyberSex Crime Gang. This time, James investigated the online exploitation of children and uncovered vast networks of abuse operating across borders. The documentary took him from cities all over the UK to Washington D.C., New York, and the Philippines, where he gained rare access to law enforcement operations and survivor testimonies.

In recognition of his fearless work and distinctive style, James was awarded Breakthrough Talent by the Royal Television Society—cementing his status as one of the UK’s most compelling new presenters.

James’s entrepreneurial drive hasn’t slowed down, either. His newest venture, VirtuSign®, is an AI-powered tool for seamless document and contract management—fuelled by his studies in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School.

At the end of 2024, VirtuSign® successfully closed a six-figure funding round and is now set to launch in early summer 2025, aiming to redefine how individuals and businesses handle contracts in the digital age.