Supporting entrepreneurs & companies.
As a builder, Charlie has helped countless companies in various ways over his career, based on current need. As a several-time entrepreneur, he understands the challenges start-ups face at various stages of their growth and life cycle.
01 Pivoting
Charlie has worked with several companies transitioning from B2C to B2B or B2B2C. Having seen many variations of this shift, he understands how the dynamics evolve over time as companies adapt their models and go-to-market strategies.
02 Investment
He has supported companies across multiple aspects of fundraising — from preparing investment decks to making introductions that led to successful financings. He has also advised founders on the dynamics of selling a business. In around 50% of the companies BBC invested in, he made introductions to outside firms that ended up co-investing.
03 Connections
Charlie has worked with many companies on pricing strategy and understands how pricing models need to evolve as businesses mature.
04 Founder Support
Charlie supports entrepreneurs in ways that most advisors and board members don't. Having been an entrepreneur and CEO himself, he understands how isolating it can be to run a start-up. Many CEOs he has worked with say they can tell him things they don't feel comfortable sharing elsewhere — that he compassionately holds space while asking the tough questions that matter.
05 Credibility
As someone who helped co-create the mental health technology space, Charlie brings credibility that opens doors — leading to stronger connections and more attention when he recommends people, ideas, or partnerships.
06 Pricing
Charlie is globally connected within the mental health tech space. One of his strengths is making timely, high-signal introductions based on a company's specific needs.
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Marketing & Storytelling
Charlie has built global brands using non-traditional methods. He has contributed to high-level PR strategies and story development, particularly in identifying narratives that can gain real traction.
08 Ideation
Having run an innovation consulting firm, Charlie brings fresh, structured thinking to challenges companies face — drawing on both creative and analytical approaches.
09 Governance
Charlie has helped entrepreneurs understand and navigate the governance changes that naturally arise as companies scale — including how boards evolve, who belongs on them, and when.
10 Partnerships
Charlie built a company largely through strategic partnerships and has direct experience developing and structuring collaborations that can meaningfully accelerate growth.
11 PR
Charlie led a company that generated 2.6 billion media impressions through public relations. He is particularly strong at identifying compelling stories that can capture broad attention.
12 FDA Navigation
Not an FDA expert, Charlie has worked alongside many companies pioneering their way through the FDA process and helped teams evaluate whether pursuing approval is the right strategic path.
13 Team Building
Charlie has recommended individuals who went on to become COOs, CSOs, advisors, and board members at portfolio companies.
Engagements structured across three complementary components.
HOW IT WORKS
Engagements are structured across three complementary components. This structure is meant to reward current insight while feeling part of the teams Charlie is advising. Charlie seeks minimum two-year agreements with easy ways to cancel or extend — the goal is to support clients' longer-term success rather than a short-term engagement.
COMPENSATION FOR CURRENT TIME
An annual cash retainer compensates fairly for the time, attention, and expertise Charlie brings to a company right now. This ensures consistent engagement and clear accountability from day one.
Cash Retainer
ALIGNMENT AS A TEAM MEMBER
An equity stake creates alignment — it makes Charlie a genuine partner in a client's success, not just an outside voice. With skin in the game, he is invested in long-term outcomes and motivated to go beyond standard advisory scope.
Equity
EXPENDED SCOPE WHEN IT MATTERS
Charlie can provide special services when needed, to be discussed with the CEO of the company upon request.