Meet the Team
Watertower Ventures was founded by native Angelinos who are passionate about the city, the creative community and the entrepreneurial DNA that defines Los Angeles.
Charlie Wasson
VENTURESHIP SCOUT
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Charlie has always been captivated by the world of startups. As a high school student, he landed a job at Laylo, a music-tech startup, where he learned startups from the inside out and witnessed firsthand how businesses can create groundbreaking innovations. Charlie's early exposure to entrepreneurship left an impression on him, and when he entered college at the University of Southern California, he knew he wanted to pursue a path that allowed him to explore business and entrepreneurship. He decided to study Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship, where he delved deeper into the intricacies of building.
Previously, Charlie worked at startups like Laylo and Coefficient Labs, launching new products and organizing growth marketing campaigns. Now, Charlie is completing his Masters in Finance at the USC Marshall Graduate School of Business and is excited to continue working alongside early-stage ventures.
Go to App?
Audible, for long car rides and the gym.
What inspires you?
People who get things done.
5-year Goal?
Run an ultramarathon.
Want to improve?
Golf — trying to score better than a triple bogey every hole.
Notable quality?
Abundance mindset and consistency.