Charles Smith

Associate

My admiration for entrepreneurship and resilience came from my parents. As part owners of a small business built over decades, I saw them overcome seemingly impassable challenges and immovable obstacles especially during the 2008 crisis, through ingenuity and grit. I carry these attributes as core values and aim to build upon them as I develop my own career with Blixt.

I have an intellectual drive to understand how things work in both the natural world and the business environment. This drive ultimately led me to study Theoretical Physics at the University of Manchester while also pursuing a background in finance through the University’s Business School.

Competing in Strongman continues to reinforce that a combination of resilience, commitment, and strategy can yield exceptional results. My experience has taught me that the best outcome is normally a product of a supportive team with shared ambitions where relationships are built on trust, hard work and having fun along the way. There is nothing quite like giving it 100% alongside teammates and finally coming together afterward to share successes and learnings.

Problem solving and working with people brings me great enjoyment, this in addition to a passion for business building led me to the world of investing.

The Blixt team fosters a culture of growth, not only aimed at portfolio companies, but also as a team. The positive working environment, collaborative nature of the team, engagement through challenge, and shared ambitions of my colleagues creates a refreshing and rewarding place to work.

My experience has taught me that the best outcome is normally a product of a supportive team with shared ambitions where relationships are built on trust, hard work and having fun along the way.