John Surdakowski

Avex E-commerce

Leading eCommerce agency providing creative, development, email marketing & strategy for brands such as: Mondelez, Hugo Boss, KITH, O’Neil, HAUS, Undefeated, Marchesa, Balance Athletica, TomBoyX, Wolf & Shepherd, Badgley Mischka & Iconix Brand Group.

Founder & CEO

Agency-X Podcast

Agency X — Hosted by John Surdakowski, is a Podcast that takes a dive deep into the world of ecommerce, digital strategy, and the evolving landscape of marketing technology. From the challenges of building a brand to mastering the latest tools shaping the future of commerce, Agency X offers insights drawn from real experiences at Avex. Each week, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and the bold moves that drive growth for leading brands.

Host

Shogun

Shogun empowers brands and agencies to create unique ecommerce experiences by making it easy to build and optimize online stores. Shogun is seamlessly integrated with leading ecommerce platforms, and is trusted by over 12,000 eCommerce brands, including Leesa mattresses, MVMT watches, Gaiam yoga apparel, K-Swiss, and Chubbies shorts

Investor

GRIN

Grin is the #1 all-in-one influencer marketing platform designed to help brands own their influencer relationships. With our tools in your corner, you’ll build a pool of credible ambassadors and reap the financial and brand rewards that come with it. GRIN puts every aspect of your influencer marketing program at your fingertips, empowering you to own it every step of the way.

Inveterate, Inc

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Kinn

Consulting

Freelance creative direction, web design and development for various brands and agencies, including Google, Samsung, Havas, JWT, Campfire, USANetwork, Cinemax and Sony

Creative Contractor

Havas

Designed digital experiences such as: websites, mobile ads, video story boards and rich media campaigns.

Sr. Art Director Consultant

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Designed and developed digital campaigns for Estee Lauder’s online creative department.

Art Director Consultant

Founder & CEO at Avex, a New York City based creative, technology and e-commerce agency for fashion & lifestyle brands. 

With 20 years of experience creating for the web, I’ve seen the digital landscape evolve. From Web 1.0 and Flash animation, to the explosion of mobile and e-commerce. I utilize my vast experience in creative, technology and business to help DTC brands achieve rapid growth. 

Throughout the years I've consulted for JWT, Havas, Estee Lauder, BBDO, NBC, MRM Worldwide, Nickelodeon, MTV Networks and many other New York based companies.

In 2015 I started growing my freelance business into a boutique digital agency, with focus on fashion, lifestyle and premium products. 

Avex has partnered with major brands such as: Hugo Boss, KITH, O’Neill, Undefeated, Simmons Serta Bedding, Marchesa, Eugenia Kim, Badgley Mishka, Ports V, Reem Acra, Iconix Brand Group, Google, PONY, Starter, Rocawear, Shutterstock, 88Rising, USANetwork, HBO, UBISoft, Sony Music and many more. 

Today, I continue to act as CEO and Founder (among other titles) of Avex. I’ve applied my experience and ability to adapt to creating a business that I am immensely passionate about. I love working with other creatives, building my team and taking on new challenges.

In 2019 Avex was invited to become a Shopify Plus Partner. Our agency focuses on helping brands navigate eCommerce.

Rachel J.

Andzen

Working with Andzen in a Board Member capacity, with a specific focus on strategic growth of the agency, providing insights and recommendations, and supporting key decision-making.

Agency Board Advisor

Klaviyo

Klaviyo Community Champions are Klaviyo’s most passionate and experienced advocates. Hand-selected through an application process, Champions have a deep understanding of Klaviyo products, marketing best practices, and are eager to help others achieve success. Klaviyo recognizes Champions for their exceptional leadership, love for knowledge sharing, and dedication to fostering innovation and growth within the Klaviyo Community.

Klaviyo Community Champion

Polaris Growth

Supporting Polaris through their next phase of growth as Fractional COO to define growth opportunties, build out a management structure and statically grow the agency.

Fractional COO

Cartstars

Providing strategic advice as the CartStars community continues to grow and crossing over our collective community of brands and agencies where it makes sense.

Business Advisor

Alpha Inbound

As a Non-Executive Director, I support senior leadership teams to drive growth, streamline operations, and prepare for successful exits. 

With almost a decade of experience in guiding 100s of agencies, with multiple 7 and 8-figure exits, I bring strategic insights and tailored solutions to help agencies scale and thrive.

VideoWise - Shoppable Video

The best shoppable video experience on Shopify to increase engagement & boost growth for innovative eCommerce brands.

Advisor (Agency Enablement & Partnership Strategy)

Quickfire Digital - Shopify Plus Agency

Working with Quickfire in a Board Member capacity, with a specific focus on operationalising the agency, I provide strategic insights and recommendations, contributing to key decision-making.  

With almost a decade of experience in guiding 100s of agencies, with multiple 7 and 8-figure exits, I bring strategic insights and tailored solutions to help agencies scale and thrive.

Agency Board Advisor 

Rainy City Agency - Award-Winning Shopify Plus Agency

As a Non-Executive Director, I support senior leadership teams to drive growth, streamline operations, and prepare for successful exits. 

With almost a decade of experience in guiding 100s of agencies, and multiple 7 and 8-figure exits, I bring strategic insights and tailored solutions to help agencies scale and thrive.

ROSWELL

Harris Web Works - eCommerce Services

#1 Trusted Advisor for Ecommerce Agencies | Simplifying the Process of Scaling Ecommerce Agencies | Founder of Ecommerce Partnerships & Ecommerce Agency Growth | Grade A Shenanigator ☘️

Leading trusted advisor for ecommerce agencies. Dedicated to enabling agency owners to get out of the day-to-day of running their agency so they can focus on taking it to the next level. As former COO of a leading ecommerce agency, I've support 100+ ecommerce agencies across the globe as fractional-COO, non-executive director, and board advisor.  

Number 1 authority in implementing best practice operations, systems, and processes to scale ecommerce agencies profitably and efficiently. From building scalable retainer models to coaching high-performing leadership teams, I work with ecommerce agencies to simplify the next steps in scaling their ecommerce agency.

Feel free to contact me directly: rachel@ecommercepartnerships.com

Fractional Chief Operations Officer

At Smart Solutions, our goal is to build great websites that increase overall revenue for your business and provide an easy way for customers to connect with you online. 

We are dependable, certified eCommerce experts who will help you strategize, execute, and grow. We are a privately held, boutique agency founded in 2004 and exclusively focused on eCommerce. We have an excellent team of employees and a great group of partners who take your business success personally. We do what is right for our customers, not what is easy.

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