Trusted by 650+ Startup Founders

The founder you call when you need a straight answer

14 years in startups. 4 companies of my own. And a very low tolerance for vague advice. Bring the real question and I'll bring the real answer.

Charles Hope
$200M
raised by mentored founders
4x
founder

⚡ No sales pitch. 30 minutes focused on you.

Hear from founders I've worked with, then read the reviews yourself.

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Rui N.
"If you're seeking invaluable guidance with true dedication, Charles is your guy."

Working with leading startup programs

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Succeeded. Failed. Learned it All.

14 years, 4 startups, and every lesson that comes with them.

I've been doing this for 14 years now. Four companies of my own. Some worked out, some really didn't. But every founder I talk to is dealing with something I've already been through. That's not a pitch. That's just what happens when you've been in the trenches long enough.

"If you are a founder building something real and need sharp, straight-forward, transparent and strategic feedback, I definitely recommend speaking with him. He helped me rethink where I should focus, what really matters in my strategy, and how to properly validate my problem and solution before trying to scale. His advice was clear, honest and practical."
Camilo T. 🇨🇴
via Trustpilot

4x Founder

Two B2B SaaS companies, a marketplace, and an agency. Bootstrapped and funded. I've seen both sides.

650+ Founders Helped

From founders with an idea to post-raise teams trying to scale, and everything in between.

Mentor & Workshop Leader

I mentor founders through programs around the world and run workshops and presentations for them.

I Work Where You Are

Validating

You have an idea. You want to know if it's real.

For founders still testing the market, shaping the problem, or looking for the right people to build it with.

  • Idea Analysis
    Market, competitors, feasibility
  • Customer Discovery
    Interviews, personas, pain points
  • Co-founder Search
    Matching, equity, agreements
Building

You're heads-down getting the first version out.

For founders shipping an MVP, chasing their first real customers, and figuring out what actually moves the needle.

  • MVP Development
    Roadmap, prioritisation, launch
  • Distribution & Growth
    Go-to-market, channels, growth
  • AI & Automation
    Tools, automation, partnerships
Fundraising

You're making progress and getting ready to raise.

For founders tightening the story, prepping the deck, and walking into investor meetings.

  • Pitching & Decks
    Deck, coaching, storytelling
  • Fundraising Strategy
    Outreach, due diligence, valuation
Scaling

It's growing. And it's also starting to break.

For founders with traction who are hitting the limits of what worked before: team, product, leadership, operations.

  • PMF & Scaling
    Metrics, roadmap at scale
  • Team & Hiring
    Hiring, structure, culture
  • Leadership
    Founder to CEO transition
  • Operations
    Process, finance, efficiency

Not sure where you fit?

Between two stages, or don't see yourself here at all? Book a call and I'll place you in 30 minutes.

⚡ No pitch. Just a straight read on where you are.

Don't Take My Word for It

Founders I've worked with, in their own words.

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Jan M.
"Charles helped transform a concept into a funded startup while improving pitch, go-to-market strategy, and the program itself. His impact went beyond mentoring: he uplifted the entire experience for everyone."
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Valur Thor G.
"Charles helped me with very useful feedback and insights on GTM and B2B partner strategy. Would recommend Charles to any startup looking for no-nonsense and clear advisory and feedback."
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Ian C.
"Charles combines sharp insight with genuine generosity. His guidance is deeply practical and rooted in experience. He gives time and wisdom freely! Truly a rare mentor every founder should work with."
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Christina Z.
"Charles helped sharpen my pitch with crystal-clear feedback and practical tools. His support during an intense competition phase was instrumental. I delivered my best performance thanks to his guidance."
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Amanda C.
"Charles quickly understood where I was in my journey and delivered hard-hitting, honest advice. His clarity and sharp insights pushed me to improve fast. Every founder should have this conversation."
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Emmy C.
"Charles shared wisdom with warmth and clarity. No question was too big or small. I left feeling focused, confident, and ready to move forward. Every early-stage founder should definitely talk to him."

The Right Support for Where You Are

Different stages need different kinds of help. Find the one that fits, or book a call and we'll figure it out together.

Free 30-minute call
A sounding board when you need one. Always free.
For founders without a budget yet

The Founders' Room

Ongoing access to me, in a small group of founders. Real answers, at a price that works before you've raised.

  • Two live calls a month: a hot seat where you bring a real problem, and another session where I go deep on one topic and open it for discussion
  • Ask anything and get a straight answer in the open, from me and the room
  • My free weekly session topics, applied to your own startup in the room
  • A monthly Evidnt Pro Space credit, your AI idea validation team, so you find out, properly, if an idea has legs. Yours to use or gift to another founder.
  • Every call recorded, plus resources added over time
€9/month

Capped at 40 founders.

For founders with a budget

A Strategic Partner, Week After Week

Post-budget is a different game. Every week there's a decision that could compound for years. I'm a real strategic partner alongside you, someone who's been there and done that.

What's included
  • Weekly 60-minute strategic call (4 per month)
  • Monthly 90-minute deep dive on your biggest current bet
  • Async support via Slack and email, 24-hour weekday response
  • Monthly written strategic memo, first Monday of every month
  • Shared document with decisions, action items, and running notes
  • Monthly advisoryMonth to month, cancel anytime€2,000/mo
  • Quarterly package€5,000/qtrsave €1,000
Risk-protected
On the quarterly package: if your first month isn't working, I'll refund the rest. No questions asked.

I work with a limited number of founders.

No commitment. We'll talk through fit first.

Seen the options, still weighing it?

That's normal. Whether you're between stages, raising right now, or just want a second opinion before committing, one free call is the fastest way to know if I can actually help. No pressure either way.

⚡ No pressure, no pitch. Just 30 minutes on your situation.