Charbel is a self-made successful entrepreneur and investor. His family escaped the Lebanese Civil War and immigrated to the U.S. when he was 8 years old. Through hard work, grit, discipline, empathy with others, and some great people along the way who believed in him and took chances on him, Charbel has achieved the highest levels of professional and academic success.

Charbel values presence and stillness in all things. He enjoys nature, especially the redwood trees of Northern California that capture his heart so dearly.  In addition to regular meditation and yoga, Charbel enjoys drumming, getting better at tennis, harnessing the wind as he kiteboards, biking, running, and lifting weights.  He keeps a paleo/Whole 30 diet except for cheating on sugar consumption in dark chocolate.  He loves great coffee and a variety of teas.