Photography by Anthony Prince Leslie

Charles Porch

VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS, INSTAGRAM

WHAT IS YOUR CALLING CARD?

Iced coffees, full stop—my most notable (and most basic) character trait. If I’m traveling internationally, proximity to a Starbucks is my number two hotel consideration, right behind “no bedbugs.”

WHAT’S COMING UP FOR YOU IN 2024?

We’re about to exit the novelty phase of generative A.I. and enter the “Okay, how can we best use this?” phase, which will be exciting. The ideas I’ve seen at Instagram around how A.I. can empower public figures and creators to connect with fans are inspired. And getting to be a small part of that makes me dial into every Zoom with a sense of curiosity I haven’t felt since the early days of the Internet.

““I’m sorry, but I can’t get you verified on Instagram or get you that coveted username."”

WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE GET WRONG ABOUT YOU?

I’m sorry, but I can’t get you verified on Instagram or get you that coveted username.

NAME AN INFLUENCE OF YOURS THAT MIGHT SURPRISE PEOPLE.

In our polarized world, it’s hard to think of someone who’s universally loved. There’s a reason Dolly Parton breaks that pattern. She seamlessly brings together her mission, creativity, business savvy, and humor. Total North Star for me.

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