How IQSTEL Is Building a $1 Billion Global Telecom Company | Seth Farbman's Podcast

Most people see a global company and assume success happened overnight.What they don't see are the years of persistence, the skepticism, and the countless decisions required to turn a vision into reality.In this episode of Startup to Stock Exchange, Seth Farbman sits down with Leandro Iglesias, CEO of IQSTEL, and Alvaro Quintana, CFO of IQSTEL, to discuss how they transformed a telecom startup into a publicly traded global business operating across 30 countries.The conversation explores IQSTEL's journey from a $10 million revenue company to a business approaching a $500 million run rate, their path from the OTC markets to Nasdaq, and how they're evolving beyond telecom into AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital health services.Leandro and Alvaro also share their acquisition strategy, lessons from managing teams across multiple continents, and why they believe the company's biggest growth opportunities are still ahead.Whether you're a founder, investor, or business leader, this episode offers valuable insights into scaling internationally, leveraging public markets, and building a company with long-term vision.Guests featured in the episode:Leandro Jose Iglesias, CEO at IQSTEL : https://www.linkedin.com/in/leandro-jose-iglesias-20940818/Alvaro Quintana Cardona, CFO at IQSTEL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvaro-quintana-cardona-921494/IQSTEL: https://www.iqstel.com/Seth’s CompaniesVstock Transfer – https://www.vstocktransfer.com/Share Media – https://www.sharemedia.co/Listen to the ShowApple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seth-farbman-on-podcast-from-startup-to-stock-exchange/id1356667808Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/54i7xkWaAALAFrUvk4WZcNConnect with SethLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstockTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbmanTwitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1About the ShowFrom Startup to Stock Exchange, hosted by entrepreneur and investor Seth Farbman, spotlights the journey of founders and CEOs as they scale their companies from early ideas to public markets. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across industries, offering insights on growth, fundraising, branding, and the mindset it takes to build a company that lasts.Chapters:00:00 Intro & Meet the IQSTEL Leadership Team01:55 How IQSTEL Started 18 Years Ago04:00 The Reality of Becoming a Public Company05:45 From Telecom Company to AI, Cybersecurity & Fintech09:00 Growing Revenue from $13M to $400M+11:40 How the CEO and CFO Built the Company Together14:40 Managing a Business Across 30 Countries18:00 The Acquisition That Could Push IQSTEL Past $500M24:15 Why Banks Said Their Vision Was Impossible28:15 Why IQSTEL Chose the Public Markets30:45 The Road to $1 Billion Revenue33:00 What's Next for IQSTEL and Its ShareholdersConnect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1