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CONSULTING
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  I HELP CLIENTS NAVIGATE THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

Consulting Services

CONSULTING SERVICES PROVIDED

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MARKET ANALYSIS & INSIGHTS

Deliver actionable insights on industry and technology trends, conduct competitive analysis, define customer buying criteria, and capture end user needs and requirements.

I turn data
into direction.

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PRODUCT & SOLUTION
STRATEGY

Uncover strategic portfolio gaps and growth

opportunities, assess vendors for partnership or acquisition potential, and decode the critical factors driving customer decisions.

I find what's missing –
and what's next.

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GO-TO-MARKET
STRATEGY

Shape solution positioning strategy, build sales enablement, and develop outcome-focused marketing that translates complex tech into real-world impact.
 

I help simplify
your story.

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ECOSYSTEM
ENGAGEMENT

Keynote at major industry events, author thought leadership that drives industry conversations, and forge strategic partnerships across innovation ecosystems.
 

I shape the conversation – and connect the right players

Consulting Case Studies

CONSULTING CASE STUDIES

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Authored and co-branded the “Smart Cities Success: Connecting People, PropTech & Real Estate” white paper, distributed across Asia-Pacific and globally to position JLL at the forefront of urban innovation strategy.

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Advised Bosch Digital’s senior management and M&A team on strategic investments and acquisition targets, screening 1,000+ Asia-Pacific startups and SMEs for cultural fit, strategic alignment, and real market opportunity.

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Hired to advise select telco operators on 5G, IoT and value-added services, led a joint Nokia-M1 pitch to the Singapore government to transform Sentosa Island into a national 5G testbed.

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Retained for 4.5 years as a trusted advisor to the
C-suite — guided GTM strategy across eSIM, LPWAN, and IoT. Delivered competitive intelligence and strategic counsel to help navigate a rapidly shifting connectivity landscape.

Testimonials

CONSULTING TESTIMONIALS

“Especially impressive is
Charles’ ability to crystallise
large amounts of information
into actionable insights.

Thomas Jakob

Regional President
BOSCH DIGITAL, ASIA-PACIFIC

CRA CONSULTING FAQ

Straight answers on where I consult, how I work,
and why clients trust me to cut through the tech hype.

WHAT AREAS DO YOU CONSULT IN?

I work across industries where hype often outruns reality —
bringing strategy, execution, and ecosystem insights together.

IoT — Go-to-market strategy, identifying real solutions, scaling deployments, and building partner ecosystems.

Smart Cities — Driving initiatives that matter: innovation ecosystems, citizen engagement, and citywide impact (not just flashy dashboards).

 

PropTech — Helping real estate firms leverage AI, automation, and smart building tech to transform user experiences and optimise operations.

 

5G & Telecoms — From IoT and LPWAN to private networks and go-to-market plays. Cutting through the noise to focus on where telcos can monetise today.

 

Sustainability — Advising organisations on how to turn sustainability goals into tangible initiatives that drive both impact and accountability.

 

Innovation Ecosystems — Connecting startups, corporates, governments, investors, and tech players to build collaborative, scalable ecosystems that deliver growth.

 

HOW IS YOUR APPROACH DIFFERENT?

I connect the dots across the entire ecosystem.

My clients span the supply side (vendors, operators, solution providers),
the demand side (enterprises, cities, end-users),
and the policy & regulatory side (governments, regulators).

I also work with investors, giving me a 360° perspective
that lets me spot opportunities and risks others miss.

 

WHAT TYPES OF CLIENTS DO YOU WORK WITH?

I’ve advised senior decision-makers across telecoms, technology, real estate,
city governments, investors, and Fortune 500 enterprises.

My role is to strip away the hype, clarify the complexity, and deliver actionable strategies.

 

WHAT  MARKETS / REGIONS DO YOU COVER?

I recently relocated to Amsterdam after 15 years in Singapore.
 

As a result, my clients span Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the US.

Every region has its own dynamics — but the mission is the same:
cut through the noise, adapt to local realities, and deliver global impact.

 

MY CONSULTING  PHILOSOPHY 

Diverse in scope, consistent in approach:
I cut through the hype, tackle complex problems, and deliver clarity
across telecoms, IoT, PropTech, Smart Cities, AI, and more.

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