Charles Adkins

I build revenue and reputation through disciplined operations, clear brand strategy, and data-driven growth. My background spans CEO, President, and CMO responsibilities across technology and mission-driven organizations, where I’ve owned P&Ls exceeding $1 billion, led global marketing and partnerships, and served as a public spokesperson.

My focus is simple: connect the brand to business outcomes. I work across product, marketing, and operations to translate complex strategies into measurable results; building stronger pipelines, tighter forecasting, and programs that scale.

I’m most effective leading through clarity and rhythm: consistent metrics reviews, structured decision routines, and a culture that favors sound and moral judgment over noise and attention diversion. I’ve partnered with boards and functional committees, guided cross-functional teams, and built high-trust organizations that deliver sustained growth in ultra fast-moving markets.

In my current role, I’m continuing to refine how edge technology organizations tell their story, strengthen public trust, and expand access to innovation within existing and not-yet-existing regulatory frameworks. I stay close to the numbers, the message, and the people driving all of these core areas.

Across my work history I have always been drawn to deep brand architecture, pricing, and operating cadence for emerging companies and institutions that have a desire to bridge technology, culture, and education.

Global Lead - Business Development

Key Responsibilities:

Partnership Development: Identify, establish, and nurture strategic partnerships with blockchain projects, technology companies, industry consortia, and other relevant stakeholders. Collaborate with partners to explore synergies, drive integrations, and jointly promote the adoption of the Aptos blockchain.

Market Expansion: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, target industries, and potential customers. Develop Go-to-Market strategies to penetrate identified markets and expand the user base of the Aptos blockchain. Work closely with the marketing team to drive awareness and demand generation initiatives.

Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing partners, clients, and industry influencers. Serve as the main point of contact for partners, addressing their needs, and ensuring a high level of satisfaction. Act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on leveraging the Aptos blockchain to achieve their business objectives.

Deal Negotiation and Closure: Lead the negotiation and closing of partnership agreements, licensing deals, and other business collaborations. Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure contracts are in line with company policies and objectives.

Thought Leadership: Established myself as a thought leader in the blockchain industry by participating in industry events, speaking engagements, and contributing to whitepapers or thought leadership articles. Represent Aptos Labs in industry forums and engage in discussions to promote the company's vision and technological advancements.

Competitive Analysis: Monitor the competitive landscape, staying up-to-date with market trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments. Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team on potential threats and opportunities in the market.

Adam Posner

The Recruiter your Company needs Now for the Top Marketing & Tech talent. 2x TA Agency Founder, Host: Top 1% Global Careers Podcast @ #thePOZcast, Global Speaker & Moderator, Career Coach ->GET FREE CAREER STORY GUIDE ↴

✳️ CURRENT JOB OPENINGS: https://www.nhptalentgroup.com/openings

GET IT: https://linktr.ee/ajposner

NEWSLETTER: https://read.letterhead.email/the-poz-pulse

WHO I AM: A Creative & Digital Marketing Recruiter by trade, A Power Connector as my superpower, and Founder and President of NHP Talent Group, Co-Founder @ Probably Nothing Talent & Host of #ThePozCast podcast, top 1% Global Careers Podcast.

WHAT WE DO @ NHP TALENT GROUP:

We are a Talent Access Consultancy, specializing in recruitment strategy, talent process and operations and employer branding solutions @ Hyper-Growth Start-ups, Marketing Agencies and Innovative Brands. We partner with in-house recruitment teams to scale and accelerate the hiring process. We focus on networking with experts within Marketing, Performance Media, Creative, eCommerce, Product & Content Creation.

WHERE TO FIND ME:

www.nhptalentgroup.com  
info@nhptalentgroup.com 

THE SHOW: (Please Subscribe!) 
🎧 www.thePOZcast.com 
🎥 YouTube:  youtube.com/c/ThePOZcast

MY BACKGROUND: 

I identify opportunities, synergies, and connect the dots. That is what I do best. I have built a strong reputation by always putting my Clients and Candidates first. I lead with empathy as I put candidates in the best possible position to succeed. 

Prior to pivoting into recruiting, I spent 15 years in the ad/marketing industry, leading account management & digital/social strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM & digital ad agencies in NYC, including VaynerMedia and EP+Co.

This gives me a unique perspective when working with candidates to truly understand their Career DNA and ensure a good fit on both sides of the recruiting equation. Pro in TA process, employer branding & operations.

CURRENT & PAST CLIENTS:

Influential (Publicis)
Loeb.NYC: Penrose Hill/First Leaf Wine, Finexio, Thnks, Mercato & Rocket Fuel Labs
IPG: Reprise Digital, UM, MediaBrands, Helix, Magna, Initiative & Hill Holiday
Omnicom: RAPP, sparks & honey
Dentsu: Merkle & DWA
BOLD Worldwide
Props
Adorama
Tinybeans
Within
Invisible North/Noun
& More!

How can I bring you value? LET'S CONNECT!

Founder & President

We connect world-class, innovative Start-Ups, Brands, and Agencies in the marketing world with the best talent. Our team has a passion and reputation for building strong, long-term relationships and creating synergies.

As a consultancy, we specialize in developing and executing Talent Access Strategies for Digital Marketing, Media, Technology, Product and Creative/Content opportunities for Start-ups, Creative Agencies, and Brands, including the following functions: 

– C-level and Executive Management (Marketing, HR/Talent, Operations) 
- E-Commerce 
– Digital/Social Strategy & Account Management
– Digital Media & Programmatic 
– Brand Marketing & Communication
– Product Design, UI/UX
– Product Management/Marketing
– Program/Project Management
– Performance Marketing & User Acquisition/Customer Growth
– Technology 

Current and Previous Clients include: 
Loeb.NYC, Penrose Hill/First Leaf, Finexio, Rocket Fuel, Thnks
IPG: Reprise Digital, UM, MediaBrands, Helix, Magna & Initiative, Hill Holiday
Omnicom: RAPP, sparks & honey
Dentsu: Merkle & DWA
WPP: Mediacom/GroupM
BOLD Worldwide
Influential, Invisible North, Noun, Simply Business, Sproutward 
Ready Set Rocket
Serhant Ventures 
Luquire
Adorama
Brother
Within

I can best be reached at Adam@NHPTalentGroup.com Thanks

I'm proud to announce that I just received my Medical Degree!

My Grandpa was Dr. Posner so maybe they are trying to reach him? Might be tough…

😆

This is why quality data sources matter most in cold outreach!

Do better!!

Your Recruiter for Top Frontier Marketing, Product & Tech Talent | 2x TA Agency Founder | Host: Top 1% Global Careers Podcast @ #thePOZcast | Global Speaker & Moderator | Cancer Survivor

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Battling and beating Cancer is just a chapter in my story.

It does not define me.

It's not who I am nor my identity.

Neither was getting fired by Gary Vee.

That's a past chapter, about a third of the way through….

✅ Don’t let one chapter of your career define your entire story.

It ain't over yet. Keep going! 

You got this! 🤘🤘

Its not often an opportunity (job) comes around like this one...

👉 Director of Social Media & Content at a top consumer goods company that holds a dominant market share (over 70% in its main category) and is available in over 40,000 U.S. retail locations.

Known for its candid, "real" marketing, highlighting the unglamorous aspects of parenting.

- Miami based (onsite/hybrid), relo for the right candidate
- Empowered to lead all content & social and define the brand's voice on social.
- Set the vision and strategy for social media, content creation, and community engagement, ensuring these functions work together to drive growth. 
- Very solid comp + bonus + benefits.

The role requires a balance of creativity, strategic oversight, and operational excellence, with the ability to inspire teams, push innovation, and translate insights into bold ideas that resonate with consumers.

Serious candidates only with legit retail/cpg brand experience in-house or at a major agency, this is for you.

This is a GREAT career move! 

If this is you, or you know someone, hit me up.

NHP Talent Group ✅

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I’ve been thinking a lot about signals over noise.

We live in a world drowning in noise: Hot takes, AI tools & new platforms, especially in the Talent Tech world.

“10x your job search.”
“Automate your recruiting.”
“Never apply again.”
“Spray and pray your resume to 1,000 roles.” 🙄

Noise is loud.
Noise is reactive.
Noise is designed to trigger urgency and FOMO.

Signals are quieter.
They take longer to notice.
But they actually tell you what’s really happening.

Signals are patterns & behaviors.

→ Signals are what consistently work over time, even when the headlines change. In recruiting and job search, here’s the noise I keep hearing:

- More applications equals more opportunities
- AI will replace recruiters and hiring managers
- Personal branding > actual skills
- If you’re not getting hired, the market is broken
- One perfect resume unlocks everything

And here are the signals I’m actually seeing on the ground:

👉 The best candidates aren’t applying to more jobs→ they’re building better relationships.

👉 Hiring managers aren’t overwhelmed by resumes → they’re overwhelmed by irrelevant ones.

Referrals still outperform every channel by a mile. Trust beats automation. Context beats keywords. Real conversations beat perfectly optimized profiles.

This is the Signal ↴

Recruiting is still human.
Hiring is still emotional.
Careers are still built through people, not platforms.
The tools will keep changing.
The algorithms will keep shifting.
The noise will keep getting louder.

But the signal hasn’t moved in 20+ years:

Be good at what you do.
Be clear about what you want.
Build real relationships.
Follow up.
Stay visible.
Play the long game.

Everything else is just noise......

😏

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