Mark Charkin

Mark Charkin is a seasoned startup executive and investor with extensive experience in the technology industry.13 He is currently a Seed Investor at Ventures Together, a community of over 150 leading European tech entrepreneurs and operators who invest and support companies together.26

Charkin has a proven track record in building and scaling startups, having been part of six startups that were acquired for over $7.5 billion in total value to shareholders.1 His experience includes notable companies such as:

1. Bebo
2. King Digital (Candy Crush)
3. Brightroll
4. ExchangeLab
5. Deep Forest Media

Throughout his career, Charkin has held various leadership positions:

• Acting US GM & Head of Strategic Partnerships at D-ID (Jan 2022 - Jul 2022)
• Business Development, monetization strategy, and Brand sponsorships at Jaunt VR (Jan 2016 - Apr 2017)
• Business Development Consultant at Onfido (Nov 2015 - Jul 2016)
• International GTM Consultant at Snap (Aug 2015 - Dec 2016)1

Charkin is known for his expertise in go-to-market (GTM) strategies, revenue generation, and startup operations.3 He works with founders as an advisor, coach, or operator, focusing on:

• Business operations
• Customer success
• Business development and partnerships
• International expansion
• Talent acquisition
• Monetization and sales1

As an investor, Charkin has made investments in companies such as Darabase (Pre-Seed, Sep 2020) and Samba Networks (Angel, Jan 2015).4 His LinkedIn profile describes him as a well-connected and passionate sales executive who excels at creating, maintaining, and leveraging relationships to drive business growth.5