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Charles Nelson
Chief Executive Officer at Pizzana LLC
Profile
harles Nelson is the founder of CN2 Ventures.
After his success co-founding Sprinkles Cupcakes and growing it into an international brand, he has continued his entrepreneurial journey investing in consumer facing brands such as the award-winning Pizzana restaurants, DTC athleisure brand Willy California and edtech company Play 2 Progress.
Prior to founding Sprinkles, Charles earned his MBA and worked in technology corporate finance where he developed an admiration for innovative start-ups.
Raised in Oklahoma, Charles embraces a back-to-basics approach with his enterprises, continuously striving to delight customers by offering products and services that emphasize quality, craftsmanship and innovative solutions.
His penchant for perfection drives him to consider all the details that create the wonder of a great brand.
Charles has earned multiple awards for his business acumen and vision.
Charles Nelson active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Pizzana LLC
![]() Pizzana LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Pizzana LLC operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-03-31 |
CN2 Ventures
![]() CN2 Ventures Investment ManagersFinance CN2 Ventures (CN2 Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Charles E. Nelson and Candace C. Nelson. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Founder | 2019-12-31 |
Former positions of Charles Nelson
Companies | Position | End |
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Willy California LLC | Founder | - |
Sprinkles Cupcakes LLC
![]() Sprinkles Cupcakes LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Sprinkles Cupcakes LLC offers bakery products. It specializes in manufacturing cupcakes, which are handcrafted from the finest ingredients, including sweet cream butter, bittersweet Belgian chocolate, pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, fresh bananas and carrots, real strawberries and natural citrus zests. The firm also supplies cupcakes for wedding, parties and events. The company was founded by Charles E. Nelson II and Candace C. Nelson in April 2005 and is headquartered in Beverly hills, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of Charles Nelson
University of Arizona | Undergraduate Degree |
University of Virginia Darden School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Private companies | 4 |
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Sprinkles Cupcakes LLC
![]() Sprinkles Cupcakes LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Sprinkles Cupcakes LLC offers bakery products. It specializes in manufacturing cupcakes, which are handcrafted from the finest ingredients, including sweet cream butter, bittersweet Belgian chocolate, pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, fresh bananas and carrots, real strawberries and natural citrus zests. The firm also supplies cupcakes for wedding, parties and events. The company was founded by Charles E. Nelson II and Candace C. Nelson in April 2005 and is headquartered in Beverly hills, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Pizzana LLC
![]() Pizzana LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Pizzana LLC operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
CN2 Ventures
![]() CN2 Ventures Investment ManagersFinance CN2 Ventures (CN2 Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Charles E. Nelson and Candace C. Nelson. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
Willy California LLC |
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