#243: Investing to Help Others Overcome Mental Health Disorders with Charlie Eadie, USMA ‘07

<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“Some people say, ‘I am cancer’ or ‘I am bipolar,’ but it’s important to note that it’s just a health problem. They have a disorder…‘I have bipolar’ or ‘I’ve had cancer.’ I think that’s an important thing to note….My hope is that I can help impact the lives of folks that are struggling with a mental health challenge.”</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">- Charlie Eadie</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">(USMA ‘07)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After serving in the U.S Army for ten years and overcoming significant challenges, Charlie Eadie pivoted to small business leadership and growth functions where he currently thrives. Charlie's latest ventures include serving as the Senior Vice President of Channel Growth for the Demex Group, a venture-backed post-Series A startup that provides climate insurtech solutions.  He is also the co-founder and General Partner of CMD Capital, a venture capital firm that invests where innovation commands capital. He and his partners are focused on investing in the following sectors: National Security, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Social Impact.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we discuss:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Charlie’s journey from juvenile hall to graduating #2 in his class at West Point</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What Command Capital does and the story behind Charlie’s investment thesis</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Charlie is most passionate about deploying capital to the mental health sector</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How challenges Charlie has overcome prepared him for the leadership role he’s in today</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The importance and impact of making a living while doing what you love</span