# Charlie Ponitz

> Charlie Ponitz is an Austin-based business operator associated with NextGen Growth Partners. His background includes transformation projects at Deloitte Consulting, operating two ceramic manufacturing businesses at The Chesapeake Group, and a finance degree from the University of Georgia. He joined NextGen’s entrepreneur-in-residence cohort in 2024 and has discussed using AI in acquisition search and accounting operations.

- **Role:** Business operator; acquisition entrepreneur
- **Organizations:** NextGen Growth Partners, The Chesapeake Group, Deloitte Consulting
- **Education:** BBA in Finance; cum laude, University of Georgia
- **Known for:** University of Georgia graduate, cum laude., Operating experience across two ceramic manufacturing businesses., Led transformation work for clients with revenues ranging from $100 million to $2 billion.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Led business transformation projects at Deloitte Consulting.
- **—** — Operated two ceramic manufacturing businesses as an associate at The Chesapeake Group.
- **2021** — Led a business-process assessment for Meals on Wheels Central Texas through Deloitte’s skills-based volunteering group, April to September.
- **2024** — Joined NextGen Growth Partners as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
- **2025** — Named among the three EIRs working with NextGen’s summer MBA intern cohort.
- **2025** — Appeared on Ai: Near & Far with Brad Moss; episode dated December 19.

## Achievements

- University of Georgia graduate, cum laude.
- Operating experience across two ceramic manufacturing businesses.
- Led transformation work for clients with revenues ranging from $100 million to $2 billion.

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Ai: Near & Far episode with Brad Moss explored acquisition entrepreneurship, AI, operations, and outsourced accounting.

## Links

- Website: https://nextgengp.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cponitz

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Last updated: 2026-10-08