Charlie d'Estries, principle and founder, SciBiz International, has had a variety of experiences in his much traveled scientific business career. From the time he ordered his first Erlenmeyer flask, reflux condenser and Bunsen burner in the fifth grade, he has had a natural curiosity for science and all its manifestations. The original plan was to be a famous research scientist, and he had the chance when he worked for the eminent Stephen Benkovic, the Even Pugh Professor and Eberly Chair in Chemistry at the Pennsylvania State University. Alas, he never did finish his PhD, but instead took a left turn towards the business of science. While still inspired by the people who devote their lifetime to solving the world's greatest scientific problems, he became a recognized expert on the business side of life science markets, technologies and especially its people.

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A brief summary of Charlie's direct selling highlights:

• Directly sold over $18MM of high technology, life science products
• Worked for some of the most respected companies in the world, HP & IBM
• Direct involvement and lead salesperson for six new technologies
• Responsible for selling over twenty different technologies
• Conducted more than 1000 demonstrations to hundreds of companies
• Organized, managed, and presented to over 500 companies and groups
• Led the sales effort at three venture capital, high tech start-ups
• Experienced in selling to scientific markets in the USA & Europe
• Used advertising, direct mail, seminars, in-house workshops to move product
• Consulted with marketing departments as to where to lead selling effort

For details on Charlie's consulting experiences, please visit About SciBiz, Technologies, Project Sampling and Client List

Some personal information... 

Married for 33 years (to the same woman!); my wife, Gail, and I have three beautiful children... Michael, 29... Noelle, 24.... Brielle, 19. Gail and I also give home care to Gail’s 92-year-old mother (which is interesting at times). Enjoy competitive sports such as racquetball, basketball, and softball; coach basketball, love to ski (although it has been a while) and play chess. Tutor chemistry to high school students. My favorite beer is Red Stripe; my friendliest wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Wolf Blass Vineyards from Australia. Play guitar, write children’s stories and songs; have written a novel ‘Late Whistle’ currently in review. I am also in the process of writing a book on business called 'Secrets of a Rug Merchant'. I can balance a salt shaker on its side, shoot a match out with a rubber band at five feet (probably the best reason to hire my services), and have a great shot from the corner; speak French well, enjoy professional speaking and I have a fairly outrageous sense of humor. I am very proficient in Windows applications computer software; and ready for a challenge at any time. I’m easy to work with, very flexible and am much better looking in person. I look forward to our paths crossing.