Chuck Granade

Chuck Granade has over 10 years of experience in various roles within the digital marketing and technology industries. Chuck founded CRRNT, a boutique Accelerator Agency, in 2014, where they provide agency services, consulting, and emerging technologies to SMBs and mid-market brands. Prior to this, they worked at POP as a Senior Client Partner and Business Development Director, overseeing high-visibility projects and pitches for digital marketing brands. Chuck also served as an Associate Partner and Account Director at SMITH, where they developed and enhanced agency relationships with clients. Additionally, they were a founding partner and COO at MiiR, responsible for developing the brand, refining the business plan, and driving new product designs. Chuck has also held positions at The New Blank, where they served as CEO, and at Aquent and Northwest Nationals Premier, where they held management and advisory roles. Lastly, Chuck has a strong background in sports, having served as a Boys Coach and Director of Goalkeeping Boys ODP at Northwest Nationals / ODP and WSYSA respectively. In 2022, they joined the Metaverse Standards Forum as a member, participating in working groups to develop interoperability standards for the open metaverse.

Chuck Granade completed their high school education from Shorewood High School, earning a High School diploma with a focus on College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program. Chuck then pursued further education at Seattle Pacific University from 1993 to 1996, specializing in Business with a Computer Science emphasis.