Charles Kim

Charles Kim Email and Phone Number

CEO/Founder @ CRAVE Global, Inc. | Global Consumer Engagement @ CRAVE Global, Inc.
Charles Kim's Location
Beverly Hills, California, United States, United States
About Charles Kim

I am a serial entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in the global consumer technology sector. I have co-founded and led two successful ventures that leverage my expertise in China and AI to create value for both businesses and consumers.As the CEO and Co-Founder of Crave Global, I am on a mission to connect the world's most beloved celebrities with their Chinese fans, and to turn fans into consumers. Crave is the leading platform that provides end-to-end solutions for global celebrities to understand, engage, and monetize their Chinese fan base. We handle everything from social media, mini programs, mini games, to e-commerce, logistics, and customer service. We are working with some of the most popular actors, athletes, musicians, and models in the world, and we are growing rapidly in the world's biggest consumer market.As the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Extol Capital, I am a growth equity investor who helps global consumer-focused technology companies scale in China. Extol Capital is a US-based family office that has a unique ability to accelerate the growth and expansion of our portfolio companies in the Greater China region. Our team consists of proven C-level operators who have managed capital allocation, funding, and strategic expansion, leading to the creation of billions of dollars in shareholder value. We have invested in and operated world-class businesses in various sectors, such as e-commerce, gaming, education, and entertainment.I am passionate about creating and investing in innovative and impactful solutions that solve real problems and delight customers. I am also a lifelong learner who is always curious and eager to explore new opportunities and challenges. I believe in the power of collaboration, contribution, and giving back, and I strive to be a positive and inspiring leader who empowers and supports others.

Charles Kim's Current Company Details
CRAVE Global, Inc.

Crave Global, Inc.

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CEO/Founder @ CRAVE Global, Inc. | Global Consumer Engagement
Charles Kim Work Experience Details
  • Crave Global, Inc.
    Ceo/ Founder
    Crave Global, Inc. 2019 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Crave Global (“Crave”) is the leading platform for Chinese consumers to engage with the world’s most beloved celebrities. Crave provides the first ever end-to-end solutions for global celebrities to understand the Chinese fans and provide the ability to monetize these fans as we turn the Fans into Consumers. Crave is working with celebrities (actors, athletes, musicians, models) and providing them the opportunity to be among the first partners for this new platform. Crave takes care of everything related to conducting business in China, setting up the WeChat social media accounts, developing the Mini Program and Mini Games, manufacturing/storing/shipping all physical goods, and provide a seamless solutions working with all the platforms in China including TicToc, Weibo and WeChat.We are not an agency or PR firm, but a technology company that provides the end to end solution in China.
  • Extol Capital
    Managing Partner/ Co-Founder
    Extol Capital 2017 - Present
    Beverly Hills, California, Us
    Extol Capital is a US based growth equity firm (Family Office) that invests in consumer focused technology companies Globally. We are unique in our unparalleled ability to accelerate our portfolio companies into the Greater China Region in order to drive superior returns. Our focus is helping Global companies to enter and scale in China, world's biggest consumer market. Extol’s team is comprised of proven C-level operators who have managed capital allocation, funding, and strategic expansion leading to the creation of billions of dollars in shareholder value.We have managed the investments and operations of world-class businesses, and collectively have over 50 years of combined experience in cross-border transactions.
  • Innovai
    Co-Founder/ Cso
    Innovai Jun 2019 - Present
    Machine Learning Consulting firm experienced in applying AI and Machine Learning to business problems. * Customized machine learning consultation that brings modern machine learning solutions to your business* Build predictive models that identify new events and customers based on collected data.
  • China Renaissance
    Managing Director
    China Renaissance Mar 2013 - 2019
    Chaoyang District, Beijing, Cn
    China Renaissance Group (“CR Group”) is a leading financial institution that combines private placement advisory, M&A advisory, securities underwriting, research, sales and trading, investment management and other financial services. Providing one-stop financial services across mainland China, Hong Kong and the United States, CR Group operates a competitive and unique international network that connects China’s capital markets with the rest of the world, serving new economy entrepreneurs and investors globally.CR Group has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and New York, with over 600 professionals. Since its establishment in 2004, CR Group has completed more than 500 transactions, including IPOs, M&A transactions and private placements, with over $90 billion in total deal value. CR Group also has a private equity subsidiary with 20 billion RMB in AUM.CR Group's subsidiary Huajing Securities is one of the first securities firms set up in accordance with 10th Supplementary Agreement of “Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA)”. It is a multiple-license securities firm with over 200 professionals. Since its establishment, Huajing Securities has assembled strong investment banking, fixed income, asset management, wealth management, securities brokerage, and research teams to serve existing and new clients.
  • Mirae Asset Securities (Hk)
    Managing Director
    Mirae Asset Securities (Hk) 2009 - 2012
    Kr
  • Lehman Brothers
    Director
    Lehman Brothers 2005 - 2008
    Us
  • Deutsche Bank
    Director
    Deutsche Bank 2000 - 2005
    Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, De
  • Jpmorgan Chase
    Director
    Jpmorgan Chase 1998 - 2000
    New York, Ny, Us

Charles Kim Education Details

  • Brandeis University
    Brandeis University
    Economics/History

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Kim

What company does Charles Kim work for?

Charles Kim works for Crave Global, Inc.

What is Charles Kim's role at the current company?

Charles Kim's current role is CEO/Founder @ CRAVE Global, Inc. | Global Consumer Engagement.

What schools did Charles Kim attend?

Charles Kim attended Brandeis University.

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