Charles, a craft beverage expert from the US with a background in Finance, started as a craft beer educator at Budweiser, mentoring Certified Cicerone candidates. He led Gotham East and played a key role in introducing China to the largest mezcal portfolio and the craft cocktail movement. With certifications as a Certified Cicerone, BJCP judge, and IBD brewing professional, he's passionate about helping others explore the world of craft beverages. Outside of work, he enjoys rock climbing, doing handstands, and challenging his physical limits. Charles is dedicated to sharing his expertise and love for craft beer and spirits, and he can't wait to meet you!
If you can, please bring a business idea to thi...
If you can, please bring a business idea to this club. Any idea is fine, and we'll dissect it together honestly, professionally and respectfully.
What makes a business idea strong? And what makes one destined to fail? How do experienced professionals evaluate ideas quickly and accurately in the real world? In this sharp, honest, and highly useful session, Charles, a finance expert and former importer who reviewed hundreds of products for the China market, will guide you through the thought process behind smart business decisions. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, he'll show you what real-world investors and buyers are actually looking for.
This is not about being mean, it’s about sharpening your thinking. Participants are encouraged to bring their own business ideas to the table. Together, we’ll walk through essential evaluation points like market analysis and competitive advantage to determine how viable these ideas really are. It’s a chance to learn how decisions get made at the higher levels of business and leave with a more realistic, confident sense of what it takes to succeed.
如果你有一个商业点子,请带来这个俱乐部。任何点子都可以,我们将一起诚实、专业且尊重地分析它。
什么样的商业点子是成功的?又什么样的点子注定要失败?经验丰富的专业人士如何在现实世界中快速而准确地评估一个点子?在这场犀利、诚实且极具实用性的讨论中,金融专家Charles将带你了解智能商业决策背后的思维过程。凭借多年亲身经验,他将向你展示现实中的投资者和买家到底在寻找什么。
这不仅仅是为了挑剔,而是为了提升你的思维方式。鼓励参与者带上自己的商业点子,我们将一起从市场分析和竞争优势等核心评估要点出发,探讨这些点子是否真的可行。这是一次了解高层商业决策如何做出的机会,让你更现实、更自信地理解成功的秘诀。