Charles has been involved in the blockchain industry since its earliest days. Since joining BTCS in 2013, he has leveraged his extensive experience in business strategy, investment banking, and capital markets transactions to develop and lead the Company’s evolving business model. Charles began his career as an engineer in the telecom industry and brings a balance of business and financial leadership as well as technical proficiency to the BTCS team. Prior to joining BTCS he worked domestically and internationally on projects in technology, media, natural resources, logistics, medical services and financial services. Highlights include Managing Director at RK Equity Capital Markets LLC, Managing Director at TriPoint Global Equities, LLC, and Managing Director at Broadband Capital Management LLC, all boutique investment banks focused on advising and raising capital for small and mid size companies. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University and a M.B.A. from the Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary.