Career
He is known for fostering and expanding the Capitol Hill Block Party, resurrecting the Crocodile Cafe music venue, and founding Neumos Crystal Ball Reading Room, along with multiple, successful Seattle bars and restaurants. In 2012 he was a recipient of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s "40 Under 40" award. 1997: Marcus" Martini Heaven opens in Pioneer Square
1999: Bad Juju Lounge opens on Capitol Hill
2001: Takes over Capitol Hill Block Party with Dave Meinert (sells shares in 2012)
2001: Jack"s Road House opens on Capitol Hill
2005-2006: Sells all businesses except Capitol Hill Block Party
2008: Juju opens in Belltown
2008: The Crocodile is purchased and renovated in Belltown before reopening in 2009.
2011: Local 360 Cafe & Bar opens in Belltown
2013: Sells Juju space to cannabis dispensary
2014: Bell + Whete European Kitchen & Lounge opens in Belltown
Cannabis & Juju Joints
In 2013 Charles co-founded Juju Joints with Rick Stevens of Seattle.
Juju Joints are disposable electronic joints (e-joints) pre-loaded with cannabis oil and THC and allow for discreet, odorless consumption of cannabis. Juju Joints launched in Washington cannabis dispensaries in April 2014.
Stevens, a 30-year tobacco industry veteran, developed the technology for the innovative e-joint, alongside Charles. Politically active in local and national campaigns, Charles immersed himself in the 2012 elections, simultaneously supporting Democratic incumbent President Barack Obama in the presidential race, and Washington State gubernatorial Republican candidate Rob McKenna.
