Chuck Kaplan

Chuck Kaplan is an experienced executive with a robust background in innovation and business development. Currently serving as COO at Sellklever since January 2023, Kaplan also mentors for SCORE at Chuck's Tennis and Guitar Life beginning in April 2020. Previous roles include Managing Partner at Flashpoint @ GaTech, where Kaplan contributed to startup development through Deliberate Innovation techniques, and various leadership positions at Ciena from 2007 to 2019, including VP of Innovation and Incubation. Kaplan has also held the position of COO at PhyFlex Networks, which was acquired by Ciena, and served as VP of Marketing at Scientific Atlanta. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Information and Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Emory University.