Charles Fry

Founder & CEO at CODE Exitos

I help entrepreneurs launch and scale digital products. Let's discuss AI, partnerships, ethical tech, budgeting, fundraising, & leadership.

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Location

Austin, Texas

Languages Spoken

English (native) & Spanish

Format Availability

Remote & In Person

Equipment

Studio quality microphone & 4K webcam

About Me

Charles Fry is a software-focused entrepreneur who has launched successful companies in e-commerce, logistics, and IT services. He focuses on the human elements of management and leadership to ‘build something great from nothing.’

Charles’ entrepreneurial experience enables him to guide clients toward creating digital products that are attractive to investors and users. Based in Austin, Texas, Charles is committed to making a positive impact through business, often working from our headquarters or the SparkSpace in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Topics I'm ready to discuss:

How to budget and plan for a first-time digital product.
Why a bootstrap funded business should become a Benefit Corporation.
Common mistakes in developing a Minimum Viable Product.
What kind of applications make sense to build on blockchain technology.
The joys and challenges of building a technology business in Latin America.
The role of AI in modern businesses and how companies can leverage AI for growth.
How to build strategic partnerships.
Advice for entrepreneurs on raising capital.
The importance of ethics and transparency in technology development.

Questions you can ask me:

Why do you think of your relatively young company as a "100 year business"?
When do you tell clients or prospects they should NOT use AI?
What advice do you have for an entrepreneur looking for a software development partner?
Is there a development budget below which an entrepreneur can't expect to create a commercial-grade application?
What was the biggest mistake you ever made working for a VC?
What are the biggest red flags warning that a software product that might not succeed?
How is developing a software product different than creating enterprise applications?
How to approach data privacy and ethical concerns with AI and what advice would you give to other tech leaders facing these challenges?

Podcast Guest Appearances

I’ve had the pleasure of joining some incredible podcasts and speaking with people across the tech and business landscape. In these podcast appearances, I share insights from my journey in digital product development and entrepreneurship.

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