Hi, I’m Charles and I speak strategy, finance, and founder…fluently

I’m Charles Papagiannopoulos—finance nerd, restaurant kid, and strategy junkie trying to turn messy problems into elegant business plays. And…my last name breaks email character limits.

With experience spanning finance, entrepreneurship, and strategic operations, I bring a multidisciplinary lens to solving complex business challenges. I’ve worked across public and private markets, scaled insights from the family business to the boardroom, and completed my MBA at Yale to deepen my impact in roles that sit at the intersection of capital, strategy, and growth.

What I’m Good At

A few of the tools I lean on to make sense of chaos, craft smart strategy, and move the needle

01

Strategic Thinking

I thrive on untangling messy business problems and turning them into sharp, elegant plays

02

Financial & Analytical Acumen​

From Wall Street decks to restaurant P&Ls, I bring a numbers-first mindset with real-world intuition

03

Compelling Communication


Whether it’s a pitch, a cold email, or a dinner table debate—I know how to make ideas land

What I’m Looking For

I’m looking for roles that sit at the intersection of capital, strategy, and growth—positions where I can help deploy capital effectively, organizations make smarter decisions, and navigate moments of complexity or growth. I’m energized by environments where the problems are messy, the stakes are real, and the learning never stops. With experience across financial services, corporate strategy, and operations—from public markets to the family business floor—I bring a mix of analytical rigor, commercial intuition, and a deep commitment to delivering results. Whether it’s advising clients, building businesses, or shaping strategy from the inside, I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and add value.

Private Equity or Investing Roles

I pair analytical depth with an operator’s mindset—driven by a genuine curiosity about business models, capital deployment, and how companies create long-term value.

Strategy & Operations Manager

I bring a structured approach to solving unstructured problems—combining analytical rigor, cross-functional savvy, and a roll-up-my-sleeves attitude to help teams scale smarter and faster.

Chief of Staff

I thrive in fast-moving, high-context environments where I can be a strategic thought partner, execution driver, and steady hand behind the scenes to help leaders scale smartly.