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Renowned as one of the most influential African technologists, Charles has garnered global recognition through his commitment to intentional living, relentless pursuit of knowledge, and dedication to empowering others. He has risen from humble beginnings to become a beacon of inspiration in the tech industry.

With his extensive expertise, Charles has mentored and guided numerous successful entrepreneurs across Africa, imparting valuable knowledge and insights. He is founder and CEO of Africa's first Generative Artificial Intelligence Platform, gemsbokGPT. Founder and CEO of Gemsbok Technology Academy. He also serves as the leader of a global team of technologists and scientists at Transhuman Coin LLC. Their mission is to transcend the limitations of human biology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible by prolonging human life, tackling the challenges of aging, and harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence to augment human intelligence.

Affectionately known as Dr. Charles, he is not only a visionary in the tech world but also the founder and President of Evolve Conferences. This hybrid event serves as a platform for connecting individuals seeking personal transformation with accomplished mentors and thought leaders. He is authour of Evolve in 30 Days, a manual that has helped thousands of people to transform their lives in just 30 days. Charles reaches millions of people through his social media platforms and has received multiple awards as a positive influence on African young people on social media.

Charles holds a first degree in Biochemistry from Abia State University,  an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, USA and is a PHD Candidate in Artificial Intelligence. He received multiple honorary doctorates in theology in his days as a pentecostal christian preacher. He is an accomplished Technologist with background in Cybersecurity and ethical hacking.  Charles is one of Africa's first certified penetration testers and certified blockchain analysts. He has trained governments and corporates on cybersecurity preparedness and has worked in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies to solve high profile cyber and blockchain crimes. He is an early adopter and investor in Cryptocurrencies. The Awuzies are invested in multiple sectors in both the USA and South Africa through a family fund managed by Investec South Africa.

Additionally, Charles wears multiple hats as the host of The Intellectuals Talkshow which has hosted a one time Presidential candidate of the USA, Zoltan Istvan and the now famous best friend of Elon Musk, Dr. Philip Low,South African Billionaire Margareth Hirsch among other notable people who have featured on his social media talkshow. Charles is the CEO of Gemsbok Group, 2021 member of Forbes Business Council and he was nominated in 2024 for the Africa Genius Awards.

He is the driving force behind over 21 products in the market, ranging from energy storage solutions to IoT brands. Residing in Johannesburg, South Africa, Charles cherishes his time spent with his family, finding solace and support in their presence. His journey from humble beginnings to global prominence serves as a testament to the power of intentional living, constant learning, and uplifting others along the way.