Christian Coleman
Director
Passion
Christian Coleman
Director
Suite 100
Marina del Rey CA 90292
Education
California State University, Fresno - Business
About
Christian was born in Thousand Oaks, California, and spent his formative years in both Southern California and Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was raised by entrepreneurial parents. His mother was a successful residential real estate broker, and his father wore many hats as a land developer, investor, small business owner, and even a former Hollywood animal trainer and stuntman.
Much of Christian’s education took place in Albuquerque, but after high school, he returned to California to attend California State University, Fresno.
From an early age, Christian learned from his parents that success is not defined by one’s background or formal education, but by determination and hard work. He firmly believes that with perseverance, any goal is within reach.
Persistence
Positivity
Experience
Before joining Benchmark, Christian served as Chief Revenue Officer for a PropTech company in Silicon Valley, where he led the company’s mergers and acquisitions strategy, significantly increasing its market share and driving its expansion. His expertise in identifying growth opportunities and executing strategic deals was instrumental in positioning the company as a leader in the highly competitive PropTech space.
Prior to that, Christian successfully owned and operated multiple startups across various industries. His ability to take startups from concept to profitability, and ultimately to successful exits, is a testament to his entrepreneurial vision and strategic leadership. Whether it was navigating complex market landscapes or fostering innovation, Christian’s approach has consistently resulted in businesses scaling rapidly and achieving their full potential.
Having experienced both the buying and selling sides of business transactions, Christian is uniquely equipped to guide clients through the entire process—from initial growth stages to eventual exits. His deep understanding of the entrepreneurial journey allows him to support clients through every phase, offering insight and strategies that ensure a smooth transition during critical moments.
With a proven track record of growing businesses and leading them to successful exits, Christian is well-positioned to provide valuable, hands-on guidance, especially during the often challenging periods of acquisition, scaling, or selling a business.
Passion
Selling a company can be one of the most stressful and pivotal moments in a person’s life. Christian’s passion lies in helping others navigate these critical junctures with confidence and clarity. Whether it's guiding clients through the complexities of a business sale or offering support in a personal capacity, he is deeply committed to making a positive impact.
Christian’s drive to help others extends beyond professional transactions—he genuinely believes in sharing his knowledge and experience to empower those around him. If he can offer insights that make someone’s work more efficient or help them navigate a challenging situation with greater ease, he is always eager to do so. For Christian, success isn’t just about closing a deal, but about ensuring that the people he works with feel supported, informed, and prepared every step of the way.
His approachable and empathetic nature, combined with a wealth of experience, allows him to not only provide strategic advice but also serve as a trusted partner during times of uncertainty. Christian thrives on helping others achieve their goals and overcome obstacles, always with the aim of reducing stress and creating smooth, successful outcomes.