Episodes
-
Episode 91: Nuria Pallarés, Procurement Manager at Sinch
“I’ve never stopped learning from the people around me. They taught me about business, about leadership - and about life. And I carry all of it with me!” — Nuria Pallarés, Procurement Manager at Sinch, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From a chemistry degree she never planned to use... to...
-
Episode 90: Ricardo Martins, VP Global Sales Messaging at iBASIS
“My father wanted me to be a telecom engineer. I hated the idea. I went into economics instead. And 25 years later - here I am in telecom anyway!” — Ricardo Martins, VP Global Sales Messaging at iBASIS, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From a student who refused to study telecom engineering...
-
Episode 89: Natalia Matviychuk, Head of Wholesale at GlobaHub AG
"First come the spikes. Then you see the kindness. Because kindness shown too early is sometimes mistaken for weakness!" — Natalia Matviychuk, Head of Wholesale at GlobaHub AG, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From a 16-year-old exchange student in the United States... to working night shifts...
-
Episode 88: Andrew Ward, Sales Director at NGN Corp
"Treat everybody the same. The cleaner. The CEO. Your job title or bank balance doesn't make you more valuable than anyone else!" — Andrew Ward, Sales Director at NGN Corp, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From a council estate in Coventry... to dreadlocks that earned him the nickname…
more -
Episode 87: Alisa Dzic, Head of SMS Department at VX Telecom
"Starting from scratch and being like a student at the age of 37 isn't easy... But I realized that if I didn't do it now, I will never have enough courage to do it!" — Alisa Dzic, Head of SMS Department at VX Telecom, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From the colorful world of television in...
-
Episode 86: Giovanni Benini, Co-Founder at Global Telco Consult (GTC)
"Founding GTC with Jose Garcia was the best professional decision of my life! Every client gives me a new lens through which to see this industry!" — Giovanni Benini, Co-Founder at GTC, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From dreaming of becoming the next Einstein in Bologna... to building SIP...
-
Episode 85: Anna Potapova, Head of Global Strategic Partnerships at AB Handshake
"I bring a little bit of that wildness into my meetings and my conferences! Our industry needs it!" — Anna Potapova, Head of Global Strategic Partnerships at AB Handshake, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From a mountain hostel in the middle of nowhere… sitting on the floor with a laptop on…
more -
Episode 84: Brian Moon, CEO at Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC)
"PTC has been around for over four decades, and most people in the local community had no idea what we were doing... That was my first big lesson!" — Brian Moon, CEO at Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC), in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From the island of Guam to the world's biggest…
more -
Episode 83: Nancy Aboushakra, Head of Messaging & Digital Sales at Bayobab
"Once you overcome one challenge, you know you can face the next one. That's when I stopped being afraid!" — Nancy Aboushakra, Head of Messaging & Digital Sales at Bayobab, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From a ten-year-old girl in Lebanon who heard that engineering is for men… to building...
-
Episode 82: Wade & Koddi Dunn, Co-Founders of Love Mobile
"We didn't start a company and decide to give back. We decided to give back – and so we started a company!" – Wade & Koddi Dunn, Co-Founders of Love Mobile, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal A single mom. A single dad. A nine-hour online conversation that lasted until sunrise Eighteen years of...
-
Episode 81: Veni Folta, Chief Happiness Officer at The Inspired Action Group
“Life is an Adventure. Jump out of a Plane. Live your Ikigai. Find your Happy Place!” — Veni Folta, Chief Happiness Officer at The Inspired Action Group, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From Portuguese Macau to British Hong Kong to the United States… from a Category 5 hurricane that wiped…
more -
Episode 80: Mike Mills, Managing Director (Service Providers) at Gamma
"I would tell my younger self – stop playing it safe. Be braver. Be bolder. And believe, really believe, that you are capable of more than you think!" – Mike Mills, Managing Director (Service Providers) at Gamma, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From handing out free internet CDs at a PC…
more -
Episode 79: Stephanie Lashley, VP Messaging at Bandwidth
"I have never once walked into a room and thought — I wonder if I belong here. And I want every woman in this industry to feel exactly the same way!" — Stephanie Lashley, VP Messaging Strategic Alliances & Infrastructure at Bandwidth, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From a mother who came…
more -
Episode 78: Deepesh Trivedi, CEO at UIB.ai
"I stumbled into sales. I stumbled into Facebook. I stumbled into Singapore and met my wife. And somehow, every stumble took me somewhere better!" — Deepesh Trivedi, CEO at UIB.ai, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From a small town in North London called Watford… to employee number 20 at...
-
Episode 77: Natalia Derkach, Director of Carrier Relations & Sales at Nuetech Stack
"I've worked in telecom, in modeling, in hairdressing. Every single one taught me the same thing — show up, stay calm, and finish the job!" — Natalia Derkach, Director of Carrier Relations & Sales at Nuetech Stack, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From the snow-covered streets of Novosibirsk,...
-
Episode 76: Santiago Marquez, CEO at Wholesale Congress Series
"I want to learn early to slow down and enjoy the journey. Sometimes we spend many years focused on moving forward — and only later do you realize how important it is to pause, appreciate the process, and enjoy the moment." — Santiago Marquez, CEO at Wholesale Congress Series, in conversation…
more -
Episode 75: Gina Perini, Chair of the Board and CEO at SOMOS
"I consider myself an artist! And early in my career, I realized — art and strategy have a lot in common. Both are about creativity, solving problems, conveying a vision, and making something interesting... or even beautiful!" — Gina Perini, Chair of the Board and CEO at SOMOS, in conversation…
more -
Episode 74: Andrey Anikin, CEO at Alaris Labs
“Sometimes your greatest journey begins with no plan — just curiosity, courage, and a leap of faith.” — Andrey Anikin, CEO at Alaris Labs, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal What happens when a linguist… becomes a schoolteacher… accidentally lands in technical support… and ends up building one…
more -
Episode 73: Polina Gardo, Roaming Wholesale Manager at Rakuten Mobile
“I didn’t chase telecom out of passion — I chased it out of necessity... But somehow, telecom became the nicest devil I could have sold my soul to!” ✨ — Polina Gardo, Roaming Wholesale Manager at Rakuten Mobile, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From studying analytical philosophy, logic, and...
-
Episode 72: Craig Lennon, Global Partnerships Lead at Google
“Learn to be a great teammate! I’ve played on teams where I was the best, and teams where I clearly wasn’t — and I learned a lot from both!” 🌍 — Craig Lennon, Global Partnerships Lead at Google, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From growing up on the Jersey Shore surrounded by the telecom...
-
Episode 71: Carla Oliveira, Head of Sales (Wholesale) at Go4Mobility
"I want to live to 150, and make every year to count — full of passion, gratitude, and laughter!” ❤️ — Carla Oliveira, Head of Sales (Wholesale) at Go4Mobility, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From being born in Angola and raised in Portugal… To finding her calling in telecom — first in...
-
Episode 70: Rajdip Gupta, Founder & Managing Director at Route Mobile Limited
“Scale sensibly to sustain — that’s the only way to build a lasting company!” 🚀 — Rajdip Gupta, Founder & Managing Director at Route Mobile Limited, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From bootstrapping Route Mobile in 2004 with just $2,000 and a second-hand PC… To building a $1.2 billion...
-
Episode 69: Vimal Odedra, Founder and Director at LIYF Limited
“Even when life strips you of everything familiar, you still carry the power to rise again!” 🌍 — Vimal Odedra, Founder & Director at LiYF Limited, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From being born in Uganda and forced to flee as a child during Idi Amin’s expulsion… To starting over in England...
-
Episode 68: Mila Budylo, Chief Commercial Officer at BSG
"My wow moment hasn’t happened yet — and that’s what keeps me moving!" 🌟 — Mila Budylo, Chief Commercial Officer at BSG, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From lecturing in linguistics to leading one of the industry’s most prominent A2P hubs… From juggling three jobs in Ukraine just to make...
-
Episode 67: Eva Gildum, Managing Director at Yaana Solutions
"Curiosity, courage and listening — that's what being human is to me!" 🌟 — Eva Gildum, Managing Director at Yaana Solutions, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From a chance internship at Telia during Denmark’s GSM revolution… To learning the ropes in data & financial clearing at Dan Net… From...
-
Episode 66: Andreas Felke, Board Advisor at IDM and AnyMessage
"You can sell a company — but you can’t sell the heart you’ve poured into it!" ❤️ — Andreas Felke, Board Advisor at IDM and AnyMessage, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal. From a chance encounter with mobile messaging in a Coca‑Cola sweepstake… to building IDM into one of Europe’s largest…
more -
Episode 65: Simona Maga, Head of Sales and Operations Mobile Services at Sparkle
"Life is not a race. There is always time to grow, and always a chance to start again." 💫 — Simona Maga, Head of Sales and Operations at Sparkle, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From a small Italian town near the French border… To Brazil, Switzerland, the U.S., and back to Rome... From…
more -
Episode 64: Sam Evans, Senior Managing Director at FTI Delta
“Mentor someone so one day they can be your boss!” – Sam Evans, Senior Managing Director at FTI Delta, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Founder of Humans of Telecom 🎙 Featured two years in a row in the Capacity Power 100 List, Sam isn’t just shaping telecom strategy — he’s shaping people,...
-
Episode 63: Gisselle Ramirez, Sales Executive at Shred-it
“When there’s no space for you — make your own! When there’s no door — build one! Neurodiverse kids don’t need pity — they need opportunity!” – Gisselle Ramirez, Sales Executive at Shred-it, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal. From the bright aisles of RadioShack to impactful roles at T-Mobile,...
-
Episode 62: Richard Kwabena Asare, CEO at We2Stars Ghana
“If I leave this earth tomorrow, I want people to say I was truthful and compassionate!” – Richard Kwabena Asare, CEO at We2Stars, Ghana, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Founder of Humans of Telecom Today, we spotlight the story of man who’s lived many lives and stayed true through them…
more -
Episode 61: Raluca Berchiu, CEO & Founder of CXM
Raluca Berchiu, CEO of CXM, shares her journey from Transylvania to Dubai, beginning with icy 5 a.m. swims and leading to the creation of a purpose-led business in telecom. In this episode of Humans of Telecom, she opens up about discipline, intuition, and the leap that changed everything. From...
-
Episode 60: Jason Bryan, CEO at ROCCO Group
"One of my guiding principles in life is a quote by the famous Roman philosopher Seneca 'Many discoveries are reserved for ages still to come'... Be bold and stay curious!" Jason Bryan, CEO at ROCCO Group, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Founder of Humans of Telecom. In this enriching...
-
Episode 59: Tina Donaldson, VP Strategy at netnumber
"I tend not to live in regret, because I truly believe every life experience helps shape who we are today." — Tina Donaldson, VP Strategy at netnumber, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Founder of Humans of Telecom In this captivating episode, Tina — an early innovator in the world of…
more -
Episode 58: Daniel Kurgan, CEO at Arelion
"If I had the power, I’d make the day 48 hours long — just to dive deeper into my passions and build even stronger human connections!” Daniel Kurgan, CEO at Arelion, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Founder of Humans of Telecom. In this engaging episode, Daniel reminisces his journey in...
-
Episode 57: Romina Kaboorani, Director at G729
"Few people can say they’ve explored over 50 countries, earned 10 million Google views, and built a thriving career in one of the world’s most dynamic industries. There’s more to me than meets the eye!” Romina Kaboorani, Director at G729, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue…
more -
Episode 56: Matthew Whalley, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Ilex Content Strategies
"From freelancing as an entertainment writer to becoming the editor of Capacity Magazine, my journey has been anything but ordinary!" Matthew Whalley, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Ilex Content Strategies, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer (Enterprise) at GMS. In...
-
Episode 55: Anzelle Robertson, Programme Director at Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF)
"I would want to be remembered as someone who didn't 'give crumbs'... To quote from a poem - joy was not made to be a crumb!" – Anzelle Robertson, Programme Director at Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF). In this engaging episode, Anzelle – an expert in Mobile Payments and Digital Content – recounts…
more -
Episode 54: Vladimir Smal, Co-Founder & CEO at AVISO Messaging
"A chance encounter thanks to a previous part-time job at a souvenir shop led to my entry into telecom... And there's been no looking back since!" Vladimir Smal, Co-Founder & CEO at AVISO Messaging, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer (Enterprise) at GMS. In this…
more -
Episode 53: Nassia Skoulikariti, Founder & CEO at Apiro Data
"I have always believed that the voyage through life is more important than the destination... Experiencing and conquering the most difficult obstacles enriches us with wisdom, knowledge and maturity!" Nassia Skoulikariti, Founder & CEO at Apiro Data, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief...
-
Episode 52: Adis Ceman, Co-Founder & COO at GramBell
"From trading Pokémon stickers in elementary school to revolutionizing the industry with my current startup, life has truly come a long way!" Adis Ceman, Co-Founder & COO at GramBell, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer (Enterprise) at GMS. In this amazing conversation…
more -
Episode 51: Amira Akra, Product Manager (Messaging) at Vodafone Germany
"A conversation with Mountasser Hachem profoundly impacted my career when he asked if my hobby was merely collecting certificates and degrees!" Amira Akra, Product Manager (Messaging) at Vodafone Germany, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer (Enterprise) at GMS. In this...
-
Episode 50: Vinod Kumar, Vice Chairman at Everstone Group
"Anger, regret and envy... These are wasted emotions! While I've had my share of ups and downs, life has been a complete blast!" Vinod Kumar, Vice Chairman Everstone Group (former CEO Tata Communications and former CEO Vodafone Business), in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue…
more -
Episode 49: Wida Schmidt, Co-Founder at Carrier Community
"I always dreamed of starting something of my own. What I manage today is a true extension of my passion!" says Wida Schmidt, Co-Founder of Carrier Community, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer (Enterprise) at GMS. In this captivating episode, Wida shares her journey from...
-
Episode 48: TJ Thinakaran, Founder and CEO at CasselRoad Consulting
"For me, life is all about forging connections. We meet many people on this journey, and through these encounters, we build countless meaningful and impactful relationships," says TJ Thinakaran, Founder and CEO of CasselRoad Consulting, in a conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue…
more -
Episode 47: Nadia Habsatou, Project Engineer at Camtel Cameroon
"If I could revisit my past, I'd go back to school and train to become a teacher, because this profession empowers humans to have a powerful impact on the community around them!" Nadia Habsatou, Project Engineer at Camtel Cameroon in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer...
-
Episode 46: Carlos Aragon, Senior Director Product Marketing at Vonage
"We don't choose our orientation, but it's crucial for all of us to accept who we are and whom we love!" Carlos Aragon, Senior Director Product Marketing at Vonage, shares his sentiments in a conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer (Enterprise) at GMS. As Pride Month unfolds...
-
Episode 45: Tamara AL Bakri, Head of Roaming & Carrier Services at Vodafone Qatar
"Everything we do should have a purpose... Each day is a chance to make a small difference and leave the world a little brighter than we found it!" Tamara AL Bakri, Head of Roaming & Carrier Services at Vodafone Qatar in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer (Enterprise) at…
more -
Episode 44: Scott Warner, Director of Emerging Services at S and BTS
"I attribute a great deal of my success to the incredible coaches and mentors who have guided me along the way. If there's one thing I aspire to do, it's to pay forward that same level of support and guidance to those in my community!" Scott Warner, Director of Emerging Services at S and BTS in...
-
Episode 43: Lilia Yeghiazaryan, Co-Founder & CEO at Dexatel
"I don't believe in the term 'work-life balance', for me it is all LIFE... No matter what you do, if you do it with passion, you ultimately achieve success!" Lilia Yeghiazaryan, Co-Founder & CEO at Dexatel in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer (Enterprise) at GMS. In this...
-
Episode 42: Budi Purba, Chief Executive Officer at TELIN
"One of my biggest learnings in life... Take care of your people and let the people take care of the business!" Budi Purba, Chief Executive Officer at TELIN in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer (Enterprise) at GMS. In this episode, we feature one of the most respected and...