Mark Charkin

Mark Charkin is a high-energy, results-driven, and tenacious start-up executive who provides advisory, coaching, and operational support to founders in Series A-C companies.

He specializes in building the commercial side of businesses, focusing on business operations, customer success, BD/partnerships, international expansion, talent acquisition, and monetization/sales.

With an impressive track record, Mark has been involved in 6 start-ups that collectively generated over $7.5 billion in shareholder value through acquisitions.

His extensive experience includes roles in hyper-growth companies like Bebo, King Digital (Candy Crush), and MSN, where he managed teams that achieved hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

Mark Charkin excels in international expansion, having successfully launched companies like King Digital, Brightroll, and Snap into various regions across the globe.

He has held executive operating positions covering territories in the US, EMEA, AsiaPac, and globally.

Mark's educational background includes a BA Hons in French and Management Studies from the University of Leeds, as well as courses in Strategic Decision & Risk Management at Stanford University and Business/Commerce at éklore-ed School of Management.

Throughout his career, he has been affiliated with notable organizations such as Ventures Together, Social Standards, The Exchange Lab (acquired by WPP), and King Digital Entertainment (acquired by Activision).

Mark Charkin has also served in key roles at companies like Bebo, MSN, and Lycos, showcasing his expertise in sales, business development, and advertising.

His diverse experience in roles such as Seed Investor, Chief Revenue Officer, Executive Advisor, and Regional Sales Director highlights his multifaceted skill set and ability to drive business growth and expansion.