Hi — I’m Charlton.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder and Community Consultant from Atlanta, GA, living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Currently, I serve as the Head of Programs & Ecosystem Development at Lightship Foundation, an impact-driven organization serving remarkable entrepreneurs & ecosystems through specialized programming, meaningful mentorship, and capital investments.
I have a decade of experience as a community builder growing, connecting, and supporting stakeholders within the startup ecosystem, including founders, investors, universities, corporations, and the local government. I’ve been featured in ThePLUG, Hypepotamus, Urban Geekz, Engine, and the Atlanta Tribune.
When I’m not working I can usually be found commiserating over Atlanta sports or reading about technology, community, and culture.
Testimonials
“Charlton is the backbone of Startup Atlanta. His ability to network and willingness to support the Atlanta startup community is impressive. After learning more about how the organization operates, I was inspired by the volume of output he is able to muster. He seems undeterred by constraints and eager to improve.”
“Charlton is a gifted, creative, and complete team-player who not only brought a level of professionalism and excellence in the work with his team, but a level of consistency and trust for the projects with which he was associated, as well.”