Carlos is an American entrepreneur based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has founded three businesses that support both for profit and nonprofit organizations realize their ambitions. He’s an investor, lecturer on entrepreneurship, and a Director of several companies. He’s also an avid fan of coffee, ramen, and 20th century Sci-Fi.

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Founder & Entrepreneur

  • I.G. Advisors

    Established in 2011, I.G. Advisors is a multi award-winning global strategy consultancy specialising in social and environmental change.

  • Social Misfits Media

    Social Misfits Media designed and implemented social media strategies for nonprofits, foundations, and SMEs; it was acquired by the Freuds Group.

  • Lightful

    Lightful is a technology company working with nonprofits and charities to develop their digital communications and fundraising capabilities. 

Over his 20 year career, Carlos has advised a wide range of for- and nonprofit organizations. He has focused his work at the intersection of business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and charity.

Clients & Partners

Having advised some of the largest philanthropic entities in the world, Fortune 500 companies, and iNGOs, he’s particular keen to and adept at working with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and investors.

Selected Publications

Talk to Carlos About

Starting or Scaling your Business

Fundraising

Working with your Board

Maximizing your Philanthropic Impact

Investing in Social Enterprises