There are those who find their way by following a map, and then there are those who draw their own. Oberdam Aguiar belongs firmly in the latter camp. At just 23 years old, he took a leap into the unknown, founding Adapt Crew with a mix of faith, purpose and a drive to prove that a creative agency could be built on more than flashy campaigns—it could be built on impact.
Now chief executive officer of the thriving Philadelphia-based company, Aguiar’s leadership is steeped in clarity and conviction. He understands the value of being adaptable in a world that shifts constantly. The company’s name is no coincidence—it embodies how he leads, how his team operates and how clients thrive under their direction. Over the past three years, Adapt Crew has scaled in multiple dimensions: clientele, service offerings and talent development. What began as a vision fueled by spiritual guidance and grit has evolved into a force within the marketing and advertising sector.
Aguiar’s journey is as much spiritual as it is strategic. He attributes his path to divine nudges and moments of hard-earned courage. In creating Adapt Crew, he sought to break from traditional models and offer something radically different—a blend of honesty, empathy and technical mastery. Whether helping a nonprofit shape its messaging or guiding a corporation through a rebrand, his agency brings more than design to the table; it brings soul.
Receiving Titan 100 Honoree recognition affirms what Aguiar’s team and clients already know—he is a builder of people, not just platforms. At Adapt Crew, professional development is woven into the fabric of the culture. He believes that investing in team members’ personal and professional growth ensures sustainability not only for the company, but for the lives touched beyond the business.
He keeps his own fire lit through personal reflection and the people around him. Recent developments in his career have deepened his sense of gratitude and his passion for leadership. His growth has not dulled his authenticity—it has refined it. If he could instantly master one skill, it would be the ability to spot red flags in people early on. Trust and alignment are everything to him, and learning how to cultivate strong partnerships—internally and externally—is a constant focus.
Aguiar’s vision for Adapt Crew in the next five years is bold and clear. He sees a diversified company with physical offices on three continents and a robust portfolio of clients from both the for-profit and social impact sectors. His team will continue to be multi-talented, multi-lingual and multi-dimensional—just like the man at the helm.
What makes Aguiar a Titan in his industry isn’t just creative acumen. It’s the depth of his intention, the integrity of his work and his unwillingness to separate mission from metrics. He doesn’t lead from the top down but from the center out—connecting purpose, performance and people into one cohesive movement. And that movement is just getting started.
