In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Vik Khanna, founder of The Visual Thinking Company, former co-founder of Faronics Corporation, and longtime entrepreneur and mentor, to explore what he calls "phase three entrepreneurship"—the stage where purpose, mentorship, and long-term thinking take precedence over financial success. Vik reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, from bootstrapping a global software company to becoming an angel investor, and shares the lessons that continue to shape his approach to leadership and innovation.
We unpack why systems thinking is critical to solving challenges in education, infrastructure, and urban planning, and how data and pattern recognition can support better long-term decision-making. Vik discusses the importance of mentorship, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and how AI is reshaping the future of work. From reimagining public systems to investing in the next generation of founders, this conversation explores what it means to build lasting impact long after success.
Featuring
Vik Khanna
Founder
The Visual Thinking Company
Vik Khanna is a Vancouver-based tech entrepreneur, education advocate, and the founder of The Visual Thinking Company. He co-founded Faronics Corporation in 1996, bootstrapping it from a computer hardware import/export business into a global EdTech software leader known for its flagship product Deep Freeze — a kernel-level restore tool used by millions of schools and organizations worldwide. A BIV Top 40 Under 40 recipient (2008), Vik is a past president and current president of TiE Vancouver, where he has spent over a decade mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs, including high school students through the TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) program. He is also the CEO of National Education Technologies Inc. (Boomerang Parental Control) and CEO & President of Khanna Enterprises Inc.
Hosted by
Mo Dhaliwal
CEO
Skyrocket Digital
Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator, and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand, and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses.
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