Charlie Clyde

Latch (Startup Application)

Founder and Developer

Developing a student-focused events platform for discovering and managing university societies, social events and parties, with an emphasis on secure user verification, payments and location-based functionality.

• Building the app in TypeScript using React Native, Expo and Supabase for cross-platform deployment.
• Integrating services such as Stripe, authentication and real-time data while learning secure handling of user, payment and location information.
• Using Claude Code throughout development to improve AI-assisted coding, agentic workflow automation and rapid product iteration.

Finance Society

Founder and President

Founded the school's Finance Society and led it as President, setting up a forum for students interested in markets, economics and business.

• Built the society from nothing — formed it, ran it, and kept it running.
• Organised and led sessions for members throughout the year.

Legends Advocates

Administrative and executive support

• Assisted with business registration and initial company setup.
• Handled branding and digital operations.

Incorporation · Technical Support

Tandem Catering

Catering and event operations

• Worked private and commercial events from set-up through to service and close-down.
• Coordinated on site with the team to keep service running to time and to standard.

Teamwork · Communication

On-Demand Clothing Imports

Sole operator

A small e-commerce venture run end to end.

• Ran the full order cycle — sourcing directly with suppliers in China, coordination, and fulfilment.
• Handled marketing campaigns on platforms including Google and Meta.

Sourcing · Marketing · Customer service

Royal Grammar School, Guildford

GCSEs: 2024 / A Levels: 2026

• Honorary Academic Scholar.
• School Prefect.
• Founder and President of the Finance Society.
• GCSE Results: 9 A*s (9,8), 2 As (7).
• A levels: Economics (A) · Geography (A) · Mathematics (C).

Primary Maths Project

Volunteer

• Delivered maths lessons to Year 5 pupils, working through problem-solving and explaining concepts to younger students.

Guildford Action

Volunteer

• Helped organise and run a local charitable event.