Charlie Greener - Award-Winning Entrepreneur

About

Charlie Greener, born on 14 April 2002, is an award-winning Scottish entrepreneur. Based in Edinburgh, Charlie is the Founder of Theria, a transformational startup in the mobile gaming landscape since its launch in March 2023.

Alongside building Theria, Charlie earned a Master of Arts degree in Economics and Business Management. During his time at university, he received competitive scholarships to study abroad, including a summer program at Victoria University in Canada and advanced data-driven workshops at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Corvinus University in Budapest.

His academic journey culminated in a dissertation titled "Virtual Connections, Real Transactions: Exploring the Social Dimensions of In-Game Asset Sales in Mobile Gaming," where he combined his expertise in economics and gaming to explore the growing impact of digital marketplaces.

Professional Background

Charlie brings a unique blend of academic excellence, competitive gaming experience, and entrepreneurial expertise to the mobile gaming industry.

As a former semi-professional eSports player, Charlie gained firsthand understanding of the competitive gaming landscape and the challenges players face. This experience provided invaluable insights that directly influenced the development of Theria's platform and features.

His educational background in Economics and Business Management, combined with specialized research in digital marketplaces and in-game economies, positioned him perfectly to identify and address gaps in the mobile gaming market. Charlie's dissertation work exploring the social dimensions of in-game asset sales laid the theoretical foundation for many of Theria's innovative features.

Since founding Theria in 2023, Charlie has established partnerships with some of the world's largest gaming brands and has become a recognised voice in the mobile gaming industry. With experience as a guest lecturer, he speaks regularly at startup events, sharing his journey as a young entrepreneur.

His leadership has been recognised through multiple prestigious awards, including Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 at the Scotland Startup Awards, cementing his position as one of Scotland's most promising young business leaders.

Theria

Transforming Mobile Gaming

Founded in March 2023, Theria is an award-winning startup dedicated to helping mobile gamers achieve their full potential.

Theria is a gaming media and tools platform serving mobile and PC gamers through high-traffic guides, web apps, and community-driven tools. Built to create scalable, data-driven digital products for cash-rich, time-poor gamers, prioritising high-intent content, practical tooling, and sustainable monetisation.

Serves 950,000 monthly users across multiple gaming communities
Has helped over 10 million gamers worldwide
Bootstrapped to consistent monthly profitability through ads, affiliates, and subscriptions
Partnerships with world-leading gaming brands globally
Organic growth driven by SEO, product-led adoption, and strategic acquisitions

Education

University of Glasgow

Sep 2020 - Jun 2024

Economics & Business Management

2.1 Classification

Awarded First Place - ASBS COP26 Hackathon
Awarded First Place - Accelerate-EEE × Adam Smith Business School Pitching Competition
Awarded First Place - Business & Social Enterprise Competition & Best Speaker Award
Enactus UK Finalist - Project4Impact (London)
Represented University of Glasgow - Bocconi University Study Trip (Milan, Italy)
Represented University of Glasgow - International Pitching Competition, Corvinus University (Budapest, Hungary)
Selected Participant - Data-Driven Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Workshop
Selected to Pitch - Data-Driven Entrepreneurship Workshops, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Guest Lecturer - Social Enterprise
Guest Speaker - Pitching
Elected Class Representative - Business Management
Student Helper - Adam Smith Business School Open Days

University of Victoria

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

Business Management & Communications

Received full scholarship to study at the University of Victoria's Gustavson School of Business Summer School. Classes included Business Communications, Entrepreneurship, Service Management, and International Business.

Won award for 'Best Entrepreneurial Idea'
Runner-up for 'Best Presentation'

City of Glasgow College

Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

HNC Business Management

Grade A

During his time at college, Charlie started his first business, "Dial-A-Resource". He lead a team of four producing and selling digital products in the mobile gaming space. This was his first step into entrepreurship and what sparked his entrepreneurial spirit.

Hamilton College

Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

Scottish Highers & National 5s

Scottish Highers:

English (A), Mathematics (A), Physics (B), Computing Science (B - self taught), Engineering Science (B)

Scottish National 5s:

English (A), Mathematics (A), Physics (A), Computing Science (A), Engineering Science (A), History (A), Graphic Communication (B), German (B)

Volunteering

Leader at 112th South Lanarkshire Scout Group

Sep 2016 - Jan 2024 · 7 yrs 5 mos

The Scouts

Working with young people from the ages of 5-17
Delivering a well-balanced programme that teaches key life skills, whilst catering to disabilities, faith, dietary requirements, and allergies
First response trained
Led young people on an international trip to Pula, Croatia
Helped oversee Ukraine appeal that saw tens of thousands of items donated

Volunteer Staff

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 · 3 mos

Barefoot in Business C.I.C

Helping to deliver an eight-week masterclass program for primary schools in the Glasgow area. Training pupils on the basics of business, and then challenging them to create their own pop up shops. These shops sell tote bags created by tailors in Uganda, helping to empower female entrepreneurs in Uganda, and inspire the next generation in the UK.

Secretary & Head of Digital Assets

Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

Glasgow University Business Club

Secretary: Responsible for administration of the society; ensuring the smooth running of meetings, bookings, and events; providing reports; managing crypto related events and communications; and managing the Alumni and Welfare Officers
Head of Digital Assets: Involved in organising and speaking at crypto-related events. Previous guest speakers include Secret Network & Serenity Shield

Student Ambassador

Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 · 11 mos

Unibuddy

In his role as a Student Ambassador at Unibuddy with the University of Glasgow, Charlie supported and assisted current and prospective students regarding various aspects of Glasgow University. This ranged from questions regarding the academic life as a student, to questions about the night life and social aspects. This role enabled him to connect with various students, allowing Charlie to give back to his university, and improving his communication and time management skills.

Student Class Representative

Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 · 10 mos

Glasgow University Students' Representative Council

2nd Year Business & Management class representative. Responsible for liaising between classmates and staff to raise students' questions and concerns.

Future Plans

Looking ahead, Charlie is focused on expanding Theria's impact on the mobile gaming ecosystem through innovative new products and services.

Theria XChange - Launching February 2026

Charlie is currently leading the development of Theria XChange, a first-of-its-kind community-driven marketplace designed exclusively for mobile gamers. Scheduled for launch in early 2026, XChange will allow players to trade in-game items safely and seamlessly.

Unlike traditional marketplaces, Theria XChange is built around trust, transparency, and community engagement. Players will be able to list items, negotiate trades through a secure onsite chat system, and complete exchanges with confidence thanks to built-in trust scores, rating systems, and fraud prevention measures.

The platform builds directly on Charlie's academic research into the social dimensions of in-game asset sales, as well as his experience scaling Theria to serve millions of gamers worldwide. By combining data-driven insights with practical player needs, XChange is set to redefine how mobile gamers connect, collaborate, and exchange value across titles.

Beyond XChange, Charlie envisions continued expansion of Theria's core offerings, with plans to enter new gaming markets and develop additional tools that empower mobile gamers worldwide. His goal is to make Theria the definitive platform for mobile gaming enhancement and commerce, building on the strong foundation established over the past two years.

Through these initiatives, Charlie aims to not only grow Theria as a business but to fundamentally shape how mobile gamers interact with and derive value from their gaming experiences.