Background

Charles brings a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise. He studied Computer Science briefly in college before deciding to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities full-time.

Experience

Before Fansta, Charles founded a software company called Socioex in 2022, helping clients grow their social media presence. Managing multiple social media accounts that attracted over 30k+ views monthly, Charles developed a deep understanding of influencer marketing and community engagement.

The Journey to Fansta

While running Socioex, Charles noticed an urgent market need: budget-friendly and targeted influencer marketing. Frustrated by the inefficiencies and scams on both sides of the influencer-brand relationship, he envisioned a better solution. That solution became Fansta — a platform that bridges the gap between influencers and brands with transparency and accountability at its core.

How Charles and Victor Met

Charles and Victor Hogue initially connected through a Facebook philosophy group, bonding over their shared love of deep conversations and a knack for correcting misquoted philosophers. Over years of friendship and multiple entrepreneurial attempts, they realized they were an ideal team. After a 40-minute call pitching the vision for Fansta, Victor agreed to come on board as Co-founder and CFO, helping Charles turn Fansta into a reality.