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Meet Charles, an experienced entrepreneur and CEO who specializes in turning visionary strategies into measurable outcomes. With leadership experience that spans agile startups to Fortune 500 companies, he excels at building collaborative partnerships for success in today's fast-evolving, AI-driven business environment. As an inspirational entrepreneur, he transformed a business that originated as a startup from the University of Iowa College of Medicine into an enterprise with a $600M market value. Primarily focusing on MedTech, Charles's global influence extends across sales channels in over 90 countries. His expertise includes establishing joint ventures in Mexico and China while navigating regulatory and legal complexities. His proven track record in mergers and acquisitions attests to his skills in business expansion. In the field of healthcare technology, Charles has formed strong alliances with healthcare Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and top medical institutions. Committed to transforming healthcare, his passion for cutting-edge technology is evident in his work to improve lives worldwide. As the founder of AMPx, Charles hosts the AMPx Podcast and curates the AMPx Navigator newsletter. He connects people to the exciting intersection of transformative technology, human connection, and future work trends, inspiring innovative solutions to today's challenges. An advocate for academic-industry collaboration, Charles serves on the Advisory Board of the University of Iowa's Institute for International Business. The Institute focuses on international entrepreneurship, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where Charles mentors Mandela Washington Fellowship entrepreneurs participating in the State Department's YALI program. His five-year tenure on the board of the University of Iowa Research Foundation, with a focus on technology transfer, demonstrates his commitment to applied academic innovation. As a member of the Abundance 360 Executive Mastermind through Singularity University, Charles collaborates with forward-thinking entrepreneurs to leverage exponential technologies for positive societal impact. Charles employs the innovative framework of Strategic Doing Networks to create purpose-driven organizations. This approach combines the principles of Strategic Doing with Performance-Driven Change to address pressing global challenges through dynamic innovation ecosystems. As your strategic partner, Charles is committed to navigating you through the complexities of today's business landscape, offering innovative and sustainable solutions.