Creators and Guests

Carrie Charles
Host
Carrie Charles
CEO and co-founder, Broadstaff
Appears in 186 episodes
Abby Knowles
Guest
Abby Knowles
Global Network and Technology Vice President, Verizon.
Appears in 1 episode
Adam Zuckerman
Guest
Adam Zuckerman
Founder, Buried in Work.
Appears in 1 episode
Adria Horn
Guest
Adria Horn
President and EVP, Tilson.
Appears in 1 episode
Ajay Malik
Guest
Ajay Malik
CEO, Secomind.AI.
Appears in 1 episode
Alessandro Lombardi
Guest
Alessandro Lombardi
With over 20 years of experience in private equity, corporate finance, and business development in the digital infrastructure sector, Alessandro Lombardi is the Founder and Chairman of Elea Data Centers, working in partnership with global financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs, UBS, and BTG Pactual. Recognized as one of the industry’s leading executives, he serves on the Americas Regional Advisory Council of Infrastructure Masons and was named an iMasons IM100 honoree in 2024, in addition to being included in The Tech Capital’s Top 50 Global CEOs list in 2025.
Appears in 1 episode
Alexander Novak
Guest
Alexander Novak
General Manager, GSS.
Appears in 1 episode
Alexandra Levit
Guest
Alexandra Levit
Founder and CEO, Inspiration at Work.
Appears in 1 episode
Alexandra Rasch
Guest
Alexandra Rasch
Founder and CEO, Caban.
Appears in 1 episode
Alex Gellman
Guest
Alex Gellman
Cofounder and Executive Chairman, Vertical Bridge.
Appears in 1 episode
Amy Wheelus
Guest
Amy Wheelus
VP of Architecture and Strategic Planning, AT&T.
Appears in 1 episode
Andrew Herring
Guest
Andrew Herring
Senior Vice President Operations, Fullerton.
Appears in 1 episode
Andrew Morawski
Guest
Andrew Morawski
SVP & GM, Oracle
Appears in 1 episode
Angus Ward
Guest
Angus Ward
CEO of Beyond Now
Appears in 1 episode
Bernard Borghei
Guest
Bernard Borghei
Bernard Borghei is the Founder, President & CEO of Connected Infrastructure Group. In this role he is responsible for the company’s strategic plan and execution at all levels including financial management, client relationships, budgets and forecasting, overseeing the operations of the company’s various departments and groups under each executive such as finance/accounting, sales, M&A, business development, marketing, strategic initiatives and activities, operations, legal, asset development, compliance, and HR. Prior to this role, Mr. Borghei was the CEO of Symphony Towers Infrastructure and prior to that role he co-founded Vertical Bridge REIT, the largest privately held telecom tower company in the US valued at over $10 billion, and also served as the company’s Executive Vice President of Operations, responsible for Vertical Bridge’s daily operations, regulatory compliance, vendor management, engineering services, human resources and emerging technologies. Mr. Borghei has over 32 years of experience in wireless and infrastructure industries and before co-founding Vertical Bridge, he served as Senior Vice President and Partner at Global Tower Partners (GTP) which was sold for $5.5 billion in 2013, where he oversaw domestic and international market operations, including a portfolio of more than 6,500 towers and 12,000 managed properties. Mr. Borghei has also held executive and senior management positions in operations, engineering, sales, supply chain, site development, and customer care at several wireless operators and service providers including Comcast, Omnipoint, TruePosition, SkyBitz, Wireless Facilities, Inc. Western Wireless International, and Triton PCS, where he successfully ran operations across 24 different countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North and South America. Mr. Borghei has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Villanova University and an MBA in global management from the University of Phoenix. He serves on the Advisory Board for the Villanova University School of Engineering and is a board member for the UK based company, Freshwave. He also serves on the advisory board of TATE and previously was the Chairman of the endowment committee for the Tower Family Foundation
Appears in 1 episode
Brett Chester
Guest
Brett Chester
VP, Marketing for Sitetracker.
Appears in 1 episode
Brett Lindsey
Guest
Brett Lindsey
President and CEO, Everstream.
Appears in 1 episode
Brian Mefford
Guest
Brian Mefford
VP of Broadband Strategy, VETRO FiberMap.
Appears in 1 episode
Brian Stading
Guest
Brian Stading
CEO, Lumos Fiber.
Appears in 1 episode
Bryant Tam
Guest
Bryant Tam
Vice President at Hanwha Data Centers / ex-Google / ex-Jamba Juice Smoothie Maker
Appears in 1 episode
Carolina Milanesi
Guest
Carolina Milanesi
Founder, Heart of Tech.
Appears in 1 episode
Carolyn Hardwick
Guest
Carolyn Hardwick
President of Engineering, SQUAN. President of WWLF (Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum).
Appears in 1 episode
Carrie Goetz
Guest
Carrie Goetz
Principal/CTO, StrategITcom.
Appears in 1 episode
Carrie Shyack
Guest
Carrie Shyack
CEO, SAC Wireless.
Appears in 1 episode
Cesar Ruiz
Guest
Cesar Ruiz
President & CEO, Learning Alliance Corporation
Appears in 2 episodes
Chad Rasmussen
Guest
Chad Rasmussen
President & CEO, Y-COM.
Appears in 2 episodes
Chad Tuttle
Guest
Chad Tuttle
President, B+T Group.
Appears in 1 episode
Chris Hillabrant
Guest
Chris Hillabrant
COO, Tilman.
Appears in 1 episode
Chris Larocca
Guest
Chris Larocca
CEO & President, Network Connex.
Appears in 1 episode
Chris Maguire
Guest
Chris Maguire
CEO & Founder, NextEdge.
Appears in 1 episode
Chris Pearson
Guest
Chris Pearson
President, 5G Americas.
Appears in 1 episode
Chris Sharp
Guest
Chris Sharp
Chris Sharp has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, with an extensive background in developing technology strategies in global markets. He has a deep knowledge of the data center sector and is well positioned to expand technical innovation at Digital Realty.
Appears in 1 episode
Christopher Lightfoot
Guest
Christopher Lightfoot
Christopher Lightfoot is a senior telecommunications and infrastructure executive with more than 25 years of experience leading large-scale fiber optic, broadband, wireless, and network deployment initiatives across the United States. He currently serves as Vice President of Operations at Future Infrastructure, a Primoris Company, where he oversees telecommunications operations, strategic planning, operational performance, financial management, and business growth initiatives. Over the course of his career, Christopher Lightfoot has held executive and leadership roles with Future Fiber Networks, Google Fiber, Ericsson, MasTec, and AT&T, building extensive expertise in fiber infrastructure, network operations, engineering and construction quality, broadband deployment, operational transformation, and organizational leadership. Prior to joining Future Infrastructure, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Future Fiber Networks, where he led operational strategy and governance for private equity-backed open-access fiber deployments across multiple U.S. cities. His work included financial oversight, ESG framework development, risk management, vendor negotiations, and organizational development. During his tenure at Google Fiber, Christopher Lightfoot led regional programs focused on engineering quality, operational planning, business continuity, deployment execution, and network expansion throughout the Southeast and East Regions. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at Ericsson, MasTec, and AT&T, where he managed multimillion-dollar wireless, fiber, and transport infrastructure initiatives supporting large-scale telecommunications modernization efforts. Known for his strategic leadership style and operational expertise, [Your Name] has successfully led cross-functional teams, improved operational efficiency, managed complex infrastructure programs, and delivered scalable solutions that support long-term business growth and customer success. His core areas of expertise include telecommunications operations, fiber optic infrastructure, broadband deployment, strategic planning, operational excellence, business development, vendor management, governance, risk management, and large-scale program leadership
Appears in 1 episode
Christos Karmis
Guest
Christos Karmis
US CEO, Boldyn Networks.
Appears in 1 episode
Claudia Chan
Guest
Claudia Chan
CEO & Founder, SHE GLOBL.
Appears in 1 episode
Damian Hanson
Guest
Damian Hanson
Director & Co-founder, Propeller Holdings Limited.
Appears in 1 episode
Dan Caruso
Guest
Dan Caruso
Founder of Caruso Ventures, Author of "Bandwidth"
Appears in 1 episode
Dan Hays
Guest
Dan Hays
Principal Partner, Strategy&.
Appears in 1 episode
Dan Leaf
Guest
Dan Leaf
CEO, Leaf Communications.
Appears in 1 episode
Dan Leaf
Guest
Dan Leaf
As CEO of GUGLI, I operate at the intersection of AI, regulatory technology, and life safety systems, building a scalable SaaS platform positioned to become the industry standard for proactive emergency infrastructure monitoring. Under my leadership, we are expanding nationally while developing frameworks to support international compliance markets. On the operational side, I lead the development of intelligent monitoring and support platforms for Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) and other mission-critical infrastructure within large commercial buildings. These systems are not optional upgrades, they are code-mandated life safety requirements across major U.S. jurisdictions. Our platform delivers continuous oversight, real-time diagnostics, and compliance visibility to ensure these systems remain operational and inspection-ready at all times. Today, we support some of the largest metropolitan fire authorities in the country, helping safeguard millions of occupants in high-density urban environments. At the front end of the built-environment lifecycle, I am pioneering AI-powered permitting and blockchain-backed compliance systems designed to modernize how cities review, approve, and validate critical life safety infrastructure. By combining artificial intelligence with secure, immutable digital records, we are transforming permitting from a slow, paper-driven process into a transparent, automated, and auditable workflow. My vision is to create a trusted digital backbone connecting municipalities, engineers, property owners, and regulators, reducing friction while increasing accountability. I believe technology should do more than improve efficiency. It should eliminate preventable failures that put lives at risk. My mission is clear: modernize safety infrastructure through intelligent automation, secure data integrity, and real-time operational insight.
Appears in 1 episode
Dan McVaugh
Guest
Dan McVaugh
Independent Consultant, Denton Ann Corp.
Appears in 1 episode
Dan Zygmunt
Guest
Dan Zygmunt
VP of Telecom, Sitetracker.
Appears in 1 episode
Dave Mayo
Guest
Dave Mayo
Executive VP of Network Deployment, DISH Network.
Appears in 1 episode
David Pash
Guest
David Pash
David Pash is CEO of SiteSee, a digital twin software company transforming how telecommunications infrastructure is planned, upgraded and monetised. He works with tower companies and infrastructure partners to reduce site visits, accelerate upgrades and unlock greater value from their assets through practical, commercially focused technology. SiteSee’s platform is validated globally and used by major TowerCos, bringing proven next-generation digital twin capability to the US market. David is focused on turning innovation into measurable operational and financial outcomes.
Appears in 1 episode
Deb Bennet
Guest
Deb Bennet
Vice President of Apprenticeship, Wireless Infrastructure Association.
Appears in 1 episode
Deborah Kish
Guest
Deborah Kish
VP of Research & Workforce Development, Fiber Broadband Association.
Appears in 2 episodes
Dennis McColl
Guest
Dennis McColl
Appears in 1 episode
Derek Johnston
Guest
Derek Johnston
Head of Marketing, Samsung.
Appears in 1 episode
Derek Peterson
Guest
Derek Peterson
CTO, Boingo Wireless.
Appears in 1 episode
Donna Johnson
Guest
Donna Johnson
CMO, Cradlepoint.
Appears in 1 episode
Doug Recker
Guest
Doug Recker
Doug Recker is a seasoned digital infrastructure executive and telecommunications industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience building, scaling, and operating data center, fiber, and edge computing platforms across the United States. He currently serves as CEO of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT) and Duos Edge AI, where he leads the company’s strategy and execution for deploying patented, modular Edge Data Centers that deliver secure, low-latency compute to underserved and high-growth markets. At Duos Edge AI, Mr. Recker is responsible for driving the design, deployment, and expansion of multi-access Edge Data Center infrastructure supporting education, healthcare, carriers, municipalities, and enterprise customers. Under his leadership, Duos Edge AI has rapidly expanded its footprint across Texas and into new markets, while introducing differentiated technology protected by U.S. patents, including the company’s patented modular data center entryway designed for secure, clean-room-level equipment protection.
Appears in 1 episode
 Dr. Kent Wessinger
Guest
Dr. Kent Wessinger
Chief People Scientist, Retention Partners.
Appears in 2 episodes
Dr. Rikin Thakker
Guest
Dr. Rikin Thakker
CTO, The Wireless Infrastructure Association.
Appears in 1 episode
Dr. Vida Ilderem
Guest
Dr. Vida Ilderem
VP, Intel Labs.
Appears in 1 episode
Duane MacEntee
Guest
Duane MacEntee
Executive Director, NWSA.
Appears in 1 episode
Dwayne Allen
Guest
Dwayne Allen
SVP and CTO, Unisys.
Appears in 1 episode
Emir Aboulhosn
Guest
Emir Aboulhosn
CEO of NetLync
Appears in 1 episode
Eugina Jordan
Guest
Eugina Jordan
CMO, Telecom Infra Project.
Appears in 1 episode
Fernando Murias
Guest
Fernando Murias
Chairman & CEO, Digital Global Systems Inc.
Appears in 1 episode
Gary Ervin
Guest
Gary Ervin
Executive Chairman, Ervin Cable Construction LLC.
Appears in 1 episode
Gauri Potdar
Guest
Gauri Potdar
Chief Commercial Officer at GPC Infrastructure
Appears in 1 episode
Graham Ellison
Guest
Graham Ellison
Founder & CEO, M-Comm.
Appears in 1 episode
Heather Gastelum
Guest
Heather Gastelum
Senior Manager for National Site Safety, T-Mobile.
Appears in 1 episode
Hunter Newby
Guest
Hunter Newby
Hunter Newby, Newby Ventures
Appears in 1 episode
Ian Aaron
Guest
Ian Aaron
CEO, Ubicquia.
Appears in 1 episode
Ilissa Miller
Guest
Ilissa Miller
Ilissa Miller is the Founder and CEO of iMiller Public Relations, host of NEDAS Live!, and Editor-in-Chief of Data Center POST. With nearly 30 years of experience across public relations, marketing, sales, product development, and digital infrastructure, she advises companies on strategy, messaging, market positioning, and growth across the data center, cloud, telecom, internet, edge, managed services, and network sectors. Ilissa is also the creator of Groundswell™, iMPR’s community engagement and project-risk communications framework designed to help infrastructure developers, municipalities, and stakeholders navigate public sentiment, local opposition, education, and trust-building around critical infrastructure projects. Her perspective is informed not only by decades of industry experience, but also by her public service as a two-term elected Trustee in the Village of Mamaroneck in Westchester County, New York. A recognized voice in the global digital infrastructure community, Ilissa serves on the Forbes Agency Council and on the Board of OIX, where she chairs the Digital Infrastructure Framework Committee. She also holds advisory and leadership roles with industry organizations focused on advancing connectivity, digital infrastructure, and community-centered planning.
Appears in 1 episode
Iris Dawson
Guest
Iris Dawson
VP of Site Development, inRange Solutions.
Appears in 1 episode
Ishwar Parulkar
Guest
Ishwar Parulkar
CTO, Amazon Web Services.
Appears in 1 episode
Ivo Ivanov
Guest
Ivo Ivanov
CEO and Chair of the Board DE-CIX Group AG
Appears in 1 episode
Iyad Tarazi
Guest
Iyad Tarazi
President, CEO, and co-founder, Federated Wireless.
Appears in 1 episode
Jamie Earp
Guest
Jamie Earp
Co-CEO & Managing Partner, Ubiquity.
Appears in 1 episode
Jason Inskeep
Guest
Jason Inskeep
Director of the 5G Center of Excellence, AT&T.
Appears in 1 episode
Jay Brown
Guest
Jay Brown
CEO, Crown Castle.
Appears in 1 episode
Jeff Mucci
Guest
Jeff Mucci
Jeff Mucci is Co-Founder and CEO of RCRTech.com, created by publishers of RCR Wireless News, the industry’s trusted platform connecting Telecom and AI Infrastructure technology buyers with leading innovators such as NVIDIA, Dell, AWS, Google, SuperMicro, Ericsson, Nokia, Viavi, Rohde & Schwarz, Keysight, Anritsu, and Spirent. With over 30 years of executive leadership, Jeff specializes in building research-driven content strategies and B2B marketing execution that accelerate growth. He has held senior roles as Chairman and CEO of ConnectSouth, CFO of a national services company, President/COO of a diversified holding company, and SVP of Sales & Marketing at Clearwire. Under Jeff’s leadership, RCRTech.com delivers high-value research, global events, and thought leadership content that enable suppliers and buyers to engage with clarity and impact. A graduate of Clemson University with a B.S. in Financial Management, Jeff brings unmatched expertise at the intersection of telecom, AI, and enterprise infrastructure.
Appears in 1 episode
Jeff Uphues
Guest
Jeff Uphues
Jeff leads DC BLOX where he is responsible for setting and leading the company’s strategy, vision and execution in designing, building, and operating a fabric of interconnected, highly secure, Tier III rated data centers across the Southeast. DC BLOX currently owns and operates data centers in five Southeast markets of which all have become the defacto Connectivity Exchanges within their respective market for agile, efficient, resilient cloud connectivity and best-in-class infrastructure for digital services. Jeff is a 30 year veteran in the information technology industry, is a tireless tech-savvy executive and business strategist having held C-suite leadership roles for Liquid Web, Cbeyond, Bandwidth, ACSI Network Technologies, MCI and WilTel. Jeff serves as an active board member in several technology firms, he is a graduate of the Harvard Business School, Rice University’s Jones School of Business Executive Education program in Finance and Accounting and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. Jeff lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife Aimee of 22 years which they have two daughters. When not working, he can be typically found road cycling, playing golf or on a lacrosse field with his youngest daughter."
Appears in 1 episode
Jennifer Fritzsche
Guest
Jennifer Fritzsche
Managing Director - Communications Services & Digital Infrastructure, Greenhill & Co.
Appears in 1 episode
Jessica Firestone
Guest
Jessica Firestone
CEO & Founder, Tempest.
Appears in 1 episode
Jessica Herrala
Guest
Jessica Herrala
Jessica Herrala has spent thirty years in construction, first inside some of the industry's most respected builders, including Lend Lease, Skanska, Walsh, and Clayco, and for the past five at the intersection of construction and technology. Today she serves as Vice President of North America at Buildots, leading the company's operations across the continent and helping build a more visible, predictable, and agile industry along the way. Outside her day job, Jessica is a fierce advocate for women in construction and construction tech, dedicating a meaningful part of her time to mentoring the next generation of leaders coming up behind her. Jessica serves on the boards of ACE Mentor Program of America and Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Tennessee.
Appears in 1 episode
Jim Beighley -
Guest
Jim Beighley -
Jim Beighley, CEO of Citadel Pacific Ltd overseeing all operations across Guam and the CNMI for its Data Center, Telecommunications, Solar Energy and Oil & Gas operations. Experienced Senior Executive and Board Member with a demonstrated history of working in the Telecommunications, Energy, Travel and Tourism and Retail industries. Strong business development professional skilled in Leadership, Executive Management, Business Strategy and Strategic Partnerships.
Appears in 1 episode
Jim Tracy
Guest
Jim Tracy
CEO, Speaker, Podcaster.
Appears in 1 episode
Joe Cecin
Guest
Joe Cecin
CEO, Ontivity.
Appears in 1 episode
Joel Ogren
Guest
Joel Ogren
Joel Ogren is the CEO and founder of Assured Communications (ASSURED), with over 38 years of experience in the Information and Communications Technology industry across both public and private entities. Joel has spent much of his career working with and for various agencies assisting in the development and operations ofthe critical infrastructure backbone of U.S. communication systems andconnectivity with global partners. Joel has managed the Center for National and Nuclear Communications and advised on disaster planning and continuity communications. Joel was a Telecom SME at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, as well as a founding member of the leadership for theUniversity of Hawaii Applied Research Laboratory. Transitioning to the commercial market, Joel has served as the COO for Ocean Networks managing the development of subsea fiber optic cable systems within the Pacific region and has also served as a Managing Partner ofGoTo Networks, focused on developing new submarine cable systems into underserved markets. Leveraging his extensive experience within the telecom industry, Joel founded ASSURED in2013 to connect the unconnected. He and his team are driven by the transformative power of connectivity for underserved and developing regions, working to develop innovative solutions to these complex challenges. Recognized as a trusted advisor in the mission-critical communications industry, Joel is known for his ability to deliver results when it matters most. As a retired U.S. Marine, Joel brings a disciplined and mission-driven approach to advancing global connectivity, a commitment that defines both his career and his vision for ASSURED. Joel's family resides in northern Virginia between his horse farm and river home, along the Rappahannock river. He is an avid outdoorsman and aspiring musician.
Appears in 1 episode
Joe Pellegrini
Guest
Joe Pellegrini
President and COO, Great Plains Communications.
Appears in 1 episode
Jonathan Adelstein
Guest
Jonathan Adelstein
President and CEO, WIA.
Appears in 1 episode
Jose Dante Santiago
Guest
Jose Dante Santiago
Senior Manager of Interconnection Strategy; He comes from many years of experience in managing and maintaining operational enterprise, academic and research networks as well as the implementation of two internet exchange points prior to Guam IX. He's been into technology for a very long time, playing with what ever electronics he had laying around at home. The curioisity and determination to engineer things drove a passion in technical hobbies such as working with small IoT's all the way up to car modifications. With a technical and deductive mind set, coupled with years of experimental handy craft It’s become his passion to create new things.
Appears in 1 episode
Josh Dotson
Guest
Josh Dotson
Co-founder, Helicore.
Appears in 1 episode
Joshua Broder
Guest
Joshua Broder
Founder and CEO, Tilson Infrastructure.
Appears in 2 episodes
Justin Marron
Guest
Justin Marron
CEO, Strategic Venue Partners.
Appears in 1 episode
Kathy Gill
Guest
Kathy Gill
Owner/Trainer, Tower Safety Instruction.
Appears in 1 episode
Katie Flynn
Guest
Katie Flynn
Head of Wireless Talent Acquisition, DISH Network.
Appears in 1 episode
Keith Casey
Guest
Keith Casey
President, Motive Infrastructure Solutions.
Appears in 1 episode
Kelly Brewer
Guest
Kelly Brewer
SVP, Network Strategy & Technology, Crown Castle.
Appears in 1 episode
Kelly Lazuka
Guest
Kelly Lazuka
CEO, Fullerton.
Appears in 2 episodes
Kenny Blakeslee
Guest
Kenny Blakeslee
President, APEX Site Solutions.
Appears in 1 episode
Ken Schmidt
Guest
Ken Schmidt
President, Steel in the Air.
Appears in 1 episode
Kevin Coyne
Guest
Kevin Coyne
CEO, Summit Broadband.
Appears in 1 episode
Kevin Jones
Guest
Kevin Jones
Attorney, Zublatt & Jones, P.C..
Appears in 1 episode
Kevin Nolan
Guest
Kevin Nolan
President, Vision Technologies.
Appears in 1 episode
Kevin Russ
Guest
Kevin Russ
Co-founder, Helicore.
Appears in 1 episode
Kevin Shatzkamer
Guest
Kevin Shatzkamer
Managing Director, Strategic Partnership Delivery and Incubation for Conversational Generative AI, Google.
Appears in 2 episodes
Kimberly McKinley
Guest
Kimberly McKinley
CMO, UTOPIA Fiber.
Appears in 1 episode
Kim Kerr
Guest
Kim Kerr
SVP of Business Sales & Operations, U.S. Cellular.
Appears in 1 episode
Larry Moore
Guest
Larry Moore
COO, Roaming Networks.
Appears in 1 episode
Leighton Carroll
Guest
Leighton Carroll
CEO of Baylin Technologies
Appears in 1 episode
Lindon Hayes
Guest
Lindon Hayes
CEO & Founder, Essentia.
Appears in 1 episode
Lisa Youngers
Guest
Lisa Youngers
President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association.
Appears in 1 episode
Lynn Whitcher
Guest
Lynn Whitcher
President, WWLF.
Appears in 1 episode
Marcelo Cataldo
Guest
Marcelo Cataldo
Marcelo Cataldo took the helm of Digicel Group in May 2024 and moved quickly to reset the company’s leadership and operating rhythm. In his first months, he has brought in a new senior team, given markets greater autonomy while tightening central oversight, and embedded a governance culture grounded in transparency and commercial discipline. His approach blends the pace and agility of a competitive telecom with the rigor of long-term stewardship, positioning Digicel to compete harder and grow sustainably across its diverse markets.
Appears in 1 episode
Marc Ganzi
Guest
Marc Ganzi
Chief Executive Officer, Digital Bridge.
Appears in 1 episode
Marianne Strobel
Guest
Marianne Strobel
Head of North America Customer Marketing and Communication, Nokia.
Appears in 1 episode
Michael Devine
Guest
Michael Devine
Managing Director, Skyway Capital Markets.
Appears in 1 episode
Michael Faraone
Guest
Michael Faraone
Partner & Senior Managing Director, Shadow Lake Advisors.
Appears in 1 episode
Michael Morey
Guest
Michael Morey
CEO, Bluebird Network LLC.
Appears in 1 episode
Michelle Boexley
Guest
Michelle Boexley
CGO, Pilot Global Technologies.
Appears in 1 episode
Mike Greenawalt
Guest
Mike Greenawalt
Mike has over 40 years of construction industry experience beginning his career as an Apprentice Electrician. He joined Rosendin in 2002 as a Division Manager in the Arizona office and grew the office and team, becoming Vice President of Operations. Mike’s management and field experience have provided him with the skillset and expertise to grow highly technical and effective operations teams across the country. As Chief Executive Officer, Mike will continue to build on Rosendin’s foundations to lead, inspire, and build while positioning the company as an innovative industry leader.
Appears in 1 episode
Mike Simpson
Guest
Mike Simpson
Chief Procurement Officer, T-Mobile.
Appears in 1 episode
Mike Underdown
Guest
Mike Underdown
Michael Underdown, President & CEO of Crosstown Fiber, is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years in the telecommunications infrastructure industry. Prior to his current role, Michael enriched his expertise as the COO of Comdesco Group, Inc., focusing on construction management and consulting for fiber networks and data centers. He also founded and presided over Chicago Fiber Systems, reflecting his dedication to the technological advancement of the industry.
Appears in 1 episode
Minya Gavrilovic
Guest
Minya Gavrilovic
President and CTO, Galtronics USA.
Appears in 1 episode
Miranda Allen
Guest
Miranda Allen
Project Manager, Cohesive Healthcare Management + Consulting.
Appears in 1 episode
Monica Silver
Guest
Monica Silver
President, Cobb, Fendley.
Appears in 1 episode
Monnie McGaffigan
Guest
Monnie McGaffigan
CRO, ExteNet Systems.
Appears in 1 episode
Nichole Thomas
Guest
Nichole Thomas
Regional VP, DISH Network.
Appears in 1 episode
Pat O'Hare
Guest
Pat O'Hare
SVP of Operations and Engineering, ZenFi Networks.
Appears in 1 episode
Patrick Halley
Guest
Patrick Halley
Patrick Halley is the President and CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), the nation’s leading advocate for companies that build and maintain wireless infrastructure. A seasoned DC insider, Patrick brings decades of regulatory and telecom experience to the role, leading WIA’s work in policy, workforce development, and industry innovation.
Appears in 1 episode
Patrick Halley
Guest
Patrick Halley
President and CEO, Wireless Infrastructure Association.
Appears in 2 episodes
Paul Fettucia
Guest
Paul Fettucia
President and GM, Advanced Network Services.
Appears in 1 episode
Paul Fioravanti
Guest
Paul Fioravanti
CEO and Managing Partner, QORVAL Partners.
Appears in 1 episode
Paul Ruppert
Guest
Paul Ruppert
CRO, Global Point View Ltd.
Appears in 1 episode
Peter Linder
Guest
Peter Linder
Head of 5G Marketing, Ericsson.
Appears in 1 episode
Philbert Shih
Guest
Philbert Shih
Philbert Shih is the Founder and Managing Director of Structure Research, an independent Toronto and Singapore-based research and consulting firm devoted to the cloud and data centre infrastructure services markets with a specialization in the hyperscale value chain. Mr. Shih is based in Toronto and has covered the infrastructure services space for over 20 years. His coverage of the sector is global in scope and extends across the broader Internet infrastructure value chain. He is the conference chair for the annual infra / STRUCTURE summit and heads up the Structure Research consulting practice, which has advised and provided subject matter expertise for transactions across data centre, cloud and managed hosting, with over $3b in value.
Appears in 1 episode
Phillip French
Guest
Phillip French
VP of Network Engineering, Verizon.
Appears in 1 episode
Raghav Sahgal
Guest
Raghav Sahgal
President of Cloud Networks at Nokia
Appears in 1 episode
Rana Gujral
Guest
Rana Gujral
CEO, Behavioral Signals.
Appears in 1 episode
Raul Martynek
Guest
Raul Martynek
Raul Martynek is a Senior Advisor to DigitalBridge and the Chief Executive Officer of DataBank. Mr. Martynek has over 20 years of experience in the telecom services and Digital Infrastructure sector. Prior to joining DataBank, he served as an Operating Partner for Digital Bridge, assisting the firm in evaluating digital infrastructure investments, including the acquisition of DataBank and Vantage. Previously Mr. Martynek was the CEO for Net Access, LLC, a New Jersey-based data center and managed services operator, which was acquired in November 2015 by Denver-based data center operator Cologix. Prior to Net Access, he was the CEO of Voxel dot Net, Inc., a global managed hosting, and cloud company, which was acquired by Internap Network Services Corp. in early 2012. Mr. Martynek also served as the Chief Restructuring Officer of Smart Telecom, a Dublin, Ireland-based fiber carrier which was acquired by Digiweb in 2009, in connection with his role as a Senior Advisor to Plainfield Asset Management, a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund. Prior to Plainfield, Mr. Martynek spent 13 years with telecom and Internet provider InfoHighway Communications Corp, first as a COO of Eureka Broadband and then as President and CEO of InfoHighway. InfoHighway was acquired by Broadview Networks in 2007. Mr. Martynek earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Binghamton University in 1988 and received a Masters’ degree in International Affairs from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs in 1992.
Appears in 1 episode
Raul Martynek
Guest
Raul Martynek
CEO, Databank.
Appears in 1 episode
Rebecca Hunter
Guest
Rebecca Hunter
Director, Starlink Global Licensing and Market Activation, SpaceX.
Appears in 1 episode
Rich Berliner
Guest
Rich Berliner
Founder of Connected Digital Infrastructure Association, CDIA
Appears in 2 episodes
Rich Coyle
Guest
Rich Coyle
President & CEO, Extenet.
Appears in 1 episode
Rick Gallegos
Guest
Rick Gallegos
President/CEO, Dale Carnegie Tampa.
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Robert Bye
Guest
Robert Bye
"𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗭𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. For too long, companies have been locked into outdated procurement models that drain time, obscure costs, and slow innovation. I set out to change that. At Zenture, we combine an AI-powered lifecycle management platform with hands-on consultancy to simplify sourcing, eliminate waste, and build networks designed for resiliency and growth. With more than $1B in telecom spend under management, we’ve proven that enterprises can cut costs by 10–15% in months—while gaining visibility, agility, and performance. What makes us different is our no-cost, service-provider–funded model. Enterprises get a single source of truth for every contract, circuit, and connection while our team handles the heavy lifting of quoting, ordering, and ongoing management. Internal teams stay focused on strategy—not service tickets. With over two decades in consulting and enterprise technology, I believe procurement should empower outcomes, not hold businesses back. At Zenture Partners, our mission is clear: bridge the gap between telecom investments and enterprise goals with speed, transparency, and measurable impact."
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Robert Hessel
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Robert Hessel
CEO, Source 1 Solutions.
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Rob McGee
Guest
Rob McGee
SVP of Telecom Operations, Quanta Services.
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Rod Hanson
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Rod Hanson
CEO, Cityside Networks.
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Ron Mann
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Ron Mann
Ron Mann brings over 25 years of experience in product design, project development, and manufacturing, with a proven track record of innovation in data center infrastructure. As Vice President at Compu Dynamics Modular, he leads modular data center power and cooling design and build strategies, ensuring customer applications remain the core focus of every solution.
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Ruby Kolesky
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Ruby Kolesky
CEO of Joyus
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Sal D’Itri
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Sal D’Itri
VP and GM, Federated Wireless.
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Scott D. Willis
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Scott D. Willis
President & CEO, DartPoints.
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Scott Woods
Guest
Scott Woods
President, Public-Private Partnerships, Ready.net.
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Sean Shahini
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Sean Shahini
Sean Shahini is the founder and CEO of Inorsa, a telecom automation company revolutionizing network deployment. With a background in biomedical and electrical engineering, Sean brings a systems-level approach to solving telecom’s most complex challenges through automation, AI, and cloud-based engineering workflows.
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Serghei Busmachiu
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Serghei Busmachiu
CEO of Utilities One
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Seth Arndorfer
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Seth Arndorfer
Seth Arndorfer is CEO of Dakota Carrier Network, a statewide fiber optic network owned by North Dakota’s 13 independent broadband companies. He leads a team that provides business technology solutions, including dedicated internet, private mesh networks, cybersecurity services, cloud computing, and co-location at its Tier III data centers in Bismarck and Fargo. His passion for the industry started in 1997 at Consolidated Telcom in Dickinson, N.D. He joined DCN in 2002, serving in sales and product/business development roles before being named CEO in 2013. Arndorfer serves on the INDATEL Services Board of Directors and is vice president. He has been involved in other national committees including the NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association’s Futures Task Force and the FCC Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force, examining connectivity demand for precision agriculture. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Dickinson State University and an MBA from the University of Mary.
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Seth Buechley
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Seth Buechley
Seth Buechley is a serial-entrepreneur and business founder who has led several multi-million dollar telecom exits.  He is the Owner and Chairman of Cathedral which provides Merger and Acquisition advisory and Strategic Plan Design to business owners looking to achieve their Ideal Exit™. His book, Ambition: Leading with Gratitude, was written as a leadership manifesto to help driven people understand why they struggle to find satisfaction and what they can do about it. He is the host of the Business Done Right podcast which seeks to help ambitious entrepreneurs lead with gratitude and live out the motto of the late co-founder of Cathedral who taught “In God’s World, Business Done Right is a Blessing”. Seth is the Founder of the Safer Buildings Coalition and in his prior role as President of SOLiD USA, he helped bring cellular and public safety radio coverage to some of the most recognized public venues in America including the Empire State Building, the NY Subway, Amazon HQ, and Daytona International Speedway. He sold his last business in 2016. He and his wife, Helen, live in rural Oregon and are watching their four grown children build their lives.
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Shawn Cutter
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Shawn Cutter
"An Ohio native and self-described “energy farming nerd,” Shawn Cutter has dedicated his career to uniting energy, technology, and sustainability. After surviving a life-changing car accident at age ten and enduring over 40 surgeries, he developed the resilience and determination that would define his entrepreneurial path. With over two decades in the energy sector, Shawn Cutter has led innovation in cloud computing, AI, and edge technologies. He founded Fielding Systems, later acquired by Quorum Software, and co-founded startups including M1neral and CV Labs (now Terra Sow), each focused on advancing sustainable energy solutions. As Founder and CEO of EnergiAcres, he’s pioneering hybrid power systems that combine combined heat and power (CHP) with controlled environment agriculture (CEA). By capturing CO₂ emissions to fuel greenhouse food production, he’s helping power data centers sustainably while addressing global energy and food challenges."
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Simon Crosby
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Simon Crosby
CTO, SWIM.AI.
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Stacey Thompson
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Stacey Thompson
COO, ADB Companies, LLC.
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Staffan Göjeryd
Guest
Staffan Göjeryd
CEO, Telia Carrier.
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Stephan Dohrn
Guest
Stephan Dohrn
Co-founder, Radical Inclusion.
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Steve Blazenko
Guest
Steve Blazenko
CEO, GSS.
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Steve Canepa
Guest
Steve Canepa
Global Managing Director, IBM.
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Steve Gleave
Guest
Steve Gleave
Marketing Director, Microsoft.
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Steve Smith
Guest
Steve Smith
CEO, Zayo Group.
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Subbu Meiyappan
Guest
Subbu Meiyappan
CEO & Founder, ECSite.
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Suman Kanuganti
Guest
Suman Kanuganti
Suman Kanuganti is a San Francisco-based AI entrepreneur who has pioneered practical AI applications for over a decade. As Co-Founder and CEO of Personal AI since 2020, he has worked with large telco and retail partners globally, innovating how enterprises deploy AI at scale, including internal productivity use cases, new products, and serving the large SMB market. Personal AI is NVIDIA's top independent software vendor (ISV) for telco, championing Personal Language Models (PLMs) that deliver 10-30x better cost efficiency than traditional large language models. Prior to Personal AI, Suman founded Aira in 2015, building it into a $50M revenue AI-powered accessibility company that transformed lives for people who are blind or have low vision. This groundbreaking work earned him recognition on the Forbes 40 Under 40 list and Smithsonian's Top Innovators to Watch, with The New York Times calling the technology a ""godsend."" Before his entrepreneurial journey, Suman developed deep technical expertise through engineering and leadership roles at Intuit, Qualcomm, Wonderware, and Caterpillar, bringing critical systems architecture and robotics experience to his ventures.
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Thomas Kane
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Thomas Kane
President, Network Building + Consulting.
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Thomas Marciano
Guest
Thomas Marciano
CRO, inRange Solutions.
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Tim Biltz
Guest
Tim Biltz
CEO, Segra.
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Todd Shlekeway
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Todd Shlekeway
Executive Director, NATE.
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Tom Brown
Guest
Tom Brown
Vice President of Business Development, TiniFiber.
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Tom Leddo
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Tom Leddo
Chief Strategy Officer, MD7.
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Tom Maguire
Guest
Tom Maguire
Tom Maguire is the CEO of Brightspeed
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Tonya Stopke
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Tonya Stopke
SVP, World Wide Technology
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Tony Grayson
Guest
Tony Grayson
GM, Compass Datacenters.
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Trent Edwards
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Trent Edwards
President, Mears Broadband
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Vance Hilderman
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Vance Hilderman
CEO, AFuzion.
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Vincent Cioci
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Vincent Cioci
Vincent Cioci directs the strategy, team, operations, customer relations, and business development at Luck Grove, a leading fast-growth digital infrastructure and network connectivity company in Syracuse, New York. He is one of the youngest and most successful CEOs and leaders in business, the digital services industry, and the nation today. Vincent has achieved a major position, results, and extraordinary feats at a young age that others take years to attain. Recently he was named a top talent under 40, winning an exclusive Central New York Business Journal “Forty Under 40” business award. With a clear and bold vision, Vincent has engineered, driven, scaled, and led Luck Grove’s meteoric rise. He placed it on a fast track and hypergrowth trajectory, transforming it into a dominant company. Today, Luck Grove has ~300 employees, operates in 28 states and serves prominent customers, It is a recognized and respected industry and market leader. Prior to helming Luck Grove, Vincent held other key posts at the company. He ascended rapidly through the corporate ranks from survey technician to engineering project manager, and, finally, to vice president of business operations. Highly sought after for his strategic business advisory skills and revenue growth-generation knowledge, Vincent consults with multiple companies across the telecommunications and technology industry.
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Vineeta Ram
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Vineeta Ram
Executive VP, Cobb Fendley.
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Wayne Smith
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Wayne Smith
Co-Founder & President, Vertex Innovations, Inc.
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Wendy Stewart
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Wendy Stewart
Senior Vice President of Sales Operations, DataBank.
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Wes Cummins
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Wes Cummins
Wes Cummins is the Chairman and CEO of Applied Digital, a company he co-founded. He brings a steadfast vision for growing dynamic, high-value companies. With more than 20 years of experience as a technology investor, Wes has a robust background in capital markets, having held positions at investment banks and institutional asset management firms. He also founded and serves as CEO of 272 Capital LP, an investment advisory firm focusing on technology hardware, software, and services companies. Wes’ career includes a notable tenure at Nokomis Capital, where he led technology investing. His expertise and leadership in technology investment have been instrumental in guiding Applied Digital's strategy and operations.
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Will Grindle
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Will Grindle
Chief Stewardship Officer, Ascend Wireless Networks.
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 William Davidson
Guest
William Davidson
Director of Strategic Initiatives, NextEra.
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Will Townsend
Guest
Will Townsend
Vice President & Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategies.
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Yazz Krdzalic
Guest
Yazz Krdzalic
Vice President of Market Development, Equus Compute Solutions
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