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Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesScaling the Digital Backbone: How DataBank Is Building for What’s Next with Raul MartynekIn this episode, Raul Martynek, CEO of DataBank, shares how he has helped transform a six–data center platform into one of the largest and most geographically diverse data center operators in the United States. With three decades in digital infrastructure—spanning telecom, fiber, cloud, and now data centers—Raul offers a front-row perspective on how the industry has evolved from modest megawatt deployments to hyperscale campuses measured in gigawatts.Today, DataBank operates the broadest geographic footprint of data centers in the U.S., serving more than 2,500 customers across enterprise, hyperscale, and emerging AI segments. Raul explains how th...
2026-02-2532 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesResilience and Reach: Marcelo Cataldo on Rebuilding, Reinventing, and Reconnecting the CaribbeanIn this episode, Marcelo Cataldo, CEO of Digicel, shares the extraordinary story of how he led a sweeping turnaround across 25 countries—bringing new stability, focus, and innovation to the Caribbean’s largest mobile provider. From navigating hurricanes and economic uncertainty to investing in underserved communities and modernizing legacy systems, Marcelo’s journey reveals what it truly takes to lead a telecom transformation with people—and resilience—at the center.Today’s guest, Marcelo Cataldo, joined Digicel in 2024 after a major restructuring and quickly repositioned the company for growth. Under his leadership, Digicel is expanding data access, investing in solar-pow...
2026-02-1129 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesDisrupting Telecom: How Zenture Is Rewriting the Enterprise Network Playbook with Robert ByeIn this episode, Robert Bye, Founder and President of Zenture Partners, unpacks why enterprise telecom remains stuck in a reactive, spreadsheet-driven world and how his company is using data, automation, and AI to change that. With a background spanning carrier networks, VARs, and global IT procurement, Robert shares how a surprising conversation with a major enterprise sparked the creation of Zenture and launched a platform built to modernize one of the most overlooked segments of IT.Today’s guest, Robert Bye, leads Zenture Partners, a company focused on transforming telecom sourcing, inventory, and spend management through a re...
2026-01-2837 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Rooftop Gold Rush: David Bacino on the Future of Wireless Real EstateIn this episode, David Bacino, CEO of Symphony Towers Operating Partner at Palistar Capital, shares a remarkable 40-year journey across the wireless ecosystem—from carrier-side operations to manufacturing, infrastructure ownership, and investment. His deep experience reveals how foundational towers and rooftops are to the wireless networks we use every day—and why they’re more valuable than ever in today’s hyper-connected world.Today’s guest, David Bacino, leads Symphony Towers, a fast-growing portfolio of over 3,000 tower and rooftop assets backed by Palistar Capital. Positioned at the intersection of telecom and real estate, Symphony delivers turnkey infrastructure solutions...
2026-01-1417 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesTrueMetal™ and True Innovation: Jeremy Pease on Redefining Custom InfrastructureIn this episode, Jeremy Pease, CEO of Hivelocity, shares how a non-traditional path from teenage tech enthusiast to data center executive led him to the forefront of edge infrastructure innovation. From skipping college to coding at Microsoft and rising through IT leadership, Jeremy’s journey reveals the power of persistence, purpose, and people-first leadership in the fast-changing world of digital infrastructure.Today’s guest, Jeremy Pease, leads Hivelocity—a global cloud, bare metal, and colocation provider with over 50 data centers across six continents. Hivelocity delivers low-latency, high-performance infrastructure to customers in gaming, streaming, AI, and crypto validation. Jeremy...
2025-12-1727 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesInside Applied Digital: Speed, Scale, and the 600-MW Leap Forward with Wes CumminsIn this episode, Wes Cummins, Founder and CEO of Applied Digital, shares how a journey that began on a 200-person Idaho potato farm led to building some of the largest AI-optimized data center campuses in the world. From early days as a tech investor to pioneering high-density infrastructure in America’s rural heartland, Wes offers an inside look at the speed, scale, and conviction required to stay ahead in the AI era.Today’s guest, Wes Cummins, leads Applied Digital—a company transforming small agricultural towns into next-generation digital infrastructure hubs. His path from semiconductor investing to deploy...
2025-12-1029 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesFrom Community Roots to Global Impact: The Playbook Powering NTT’s Growth with Bruno BertiIn this episode, Bruno Berti, Senior Vice President of Global Product Management at NTT Global Data Centers, shares how a career rooted in telecom and community-first values has evolved into leading global strategy for one of the world’s largest digital infrastructure providers. From his early days in Canadian telecom labs to shaping data center innovation at scale, Bruno offers a compelling look at how NTT blends global reach with local connection.Today’s guest, Bruno Berti, is the SVP of Global Product Management at NTT Global Data Centers, one of the most expansive and community-driven data cent...
2025-12-0335 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesFrom Talent Gaps to Growth: Building a Smarter Workforce with Elya McCleave of InnovorgIn this episode, Elya McCleave, Founder and CEO of Innovorg, shares her inspiring journey from frontline engineer to building one of the most forward-thinking workforce intelligence platforms in the digital infrastructure space. Drawing on 20 years of experience in cloud and data centers, Elya reveals how Innovorg is transforming how companies understand, develop, and empower their people.Today’s guest, Elya McCleave, is the Founder and CEO of Innovorg, a workforce intelligence platform transforming how digital infrastructure companies manage skills, learning, and career growth.Elya’s journey from operator to tech founder is one of vision, grit, and...
2025-11-1926 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesFaster, Smarter, Modular: The Future According to CDM with Ron MannIn this episode, Ron Mann, Vice President of Compu Dynamics Modular (CDM), traces his path from pioneering rack and infrastructure design at Compaq to leading innovation in modular data centers tailored for today’s AI-driven demands. With decades of experience in IT and data center evolution, Ron explains how CDM is reshaping infrastructure deployment through fully integrated, application-focused modular systems.He shares how CDM’s factory-built approach minimizes cost and complexity while supporting high-density AI and inference workloads, particularly at the edge. Ron offers a sharp perspective on how power density shifts—especially post-AI surge—are pushing legacy d...
2025-11-1223 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesFrom Hype to Human: Hanwha’s Edge with Bryant TamIn this episode, Bryant Tam, Vice President of Hanwha Data Centers, shares his journey from building substations at Southern California Edison to developing next-generation energy campuses for one of the world’s fastest-growing data center companies. Drawing on his experience as a “Zoogler”, a former Google data center strategist, Bryant reveals how Hanwha is leveraging its global energy expertise in solar, hydrogen, and natural gas to deliver power-first, scalable infrastructure for AI and hyperscale demand.He explains how Hanwha’s lean, entrepreneurial approach enables faster decision-making, powered by the backing of a global conglomerate with deep roots in energ...
2025-11-0532 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesPowering AI and Growing Food: How EnergiAcres is Rewriting the Energy Playbook, with Shawn CutterIn this episode, Shawn Cutter, Founder and CEO of EnergiAcres, shares how his company is tackling the data center energy crisis with a truly circular solution that sustains energy, food, and water simultaneously. Drawing from his roots as a sixth-generation Ohio farmer and his experience in technology and oil and gas, Shawn explains how EnergiAcres integrates combined heat and power (CHP) systems with controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to create a closed-loop ecosystem that powers AI infrastructure while growing local food.He describes how waste heat and CO₂ from power generation are repurposed to fuel greenhouse production, turning tr...
2025-10-2220 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesRio AI City: How Brazil Is Powering the Future of Sustainable Digital Infrastructure with Alessandro LombardiIn this episode, Alessandro Lombardi, Founder and Chairman of Elea Data Centers, shares how Brazil is emerging as a global hub for green AI infrastructure. He discusses the vision behind Rio AI City, a multibillion-dollar project powered 100% by renewable energy, developed in partnership with the city of Rio de Janeiro. From leveraging Brazil’s abundant hydro, wind, and solar capacity to creating “humanized” data centers that integrate with local communities, Alessandro reveals how Elea is redefining what sustainable digital infrastructure can look like. He also explores Brazil’s unique energy advantage, zero-water cooling systems, and the opportunity to build AI-ready...
2025-10-0822 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesJeff Mucci Unveils What’s Next: A New Brand and the Future of Digital InfrastructureIn this episode, Jeff Mucci, Founder and CEO of Arden Media, shares the story behind acquiring RCR Wireless News and evolving it into RCR Tech, a broader platform covering telecom, enterprise networks, and AI infrastructure. From the early days of deregulation and broadband wireless to today’s trillion-dollar investments in data centers, Jeff highlights how technology shifts are reshaping media, research, and events. He also unpacks the opportunities and challenges AI brings to the workforce, urging leaders and professionals alike to lean in, reskill, and prepare for the next wave of digital transformation.
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2025-10-0129 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesGuam Exchange: Building the Pacific’s Internet Infrastructure Through Data Centers and Subsea CablesIn this episode, Jim Beighley, CEO of Citadel Pacific, and Jose Santiago, Senior Manager of Interconnection Strategy at the Guam Exchange, join Carrie Charles to spotlight Guam’s rising role in the global digital infrastructure ecosystem. Strategically positioned on U.S. soil in the heart of Asia-Pacific, Guam is becoming a vital low-latency interconnection point between major markets like Japan, Singapore, Australia, and the U.S. West Coast.Jim and Jose share the vision behind the Guam Exchange, the island’s only open access, carrier-neutral Internet Exchange and data center. Designed to aggregate and route traffic from a ne...
2025-09-1729 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesPhil Shih of Structure Research on the Trends and Forecasts Shaping Digital InfrastructureIn this episode, Philbert Shih, Founder and Managing Director of Structure Research, offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure through the lens of market intelligence and industry specialization. From launching his boutique firm in 2011 to supporting over $3 billion in M&A transactions, Phil shares insights into the macro trends reshaping the sector, including the rise of hyperscale cloud, the real-world impact of AI, and the mounting constraints of power, land, and regulatory hurdles. He also previews Structure Research’s annual Infrastructure Summit, emphasizing the 2025 theme of “Concurrence”, a reflection of the many concurrent forces redefining the in...
2025-09-0338 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesBuilding the Internet’s Fast Lane: Ivo Ivanov on DE-CIX, Global Interconnection, and the Leap into Space”In this episode, Ivo Ivanov, CEO and Chairman of DE-CIX, shares how his company is building the next generation of Internet infrastructure — from peering evolution to space-based exchanges. Ivo unpacks how DE-CIX has grown from a three-ISP project in Frankfurt into a global interconnection leader spanning over 60 markets. He breaks down the case for peering in the AI era, the difference between training and inference infrastructure, and why latency is now the digital economy’s most critical currency. From distributed deep edge networks to space interconnection and fusion-powered future, Ivo paints a bold vision for a truly global, resilient, and...
2025-08-2037 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesReimagining Data Center Energy: Gauri Potdar and the Natural Gas Revolution at GPC InfrastructureIn this episode, Gauri Potdar, Chief Commercial Officer of GPC Infrastructure, shares how her company is pioneering onsite natural gas power solutions for data centers — delivering scalable, efficient, and sustainable alternatives to traditional grid connections. Gauri explains how GPC assumes operational and commodity risk while providing turnkey solutions that integrate everything from gas supply to regulatory navigation. From accelerating speed to market to optimizing for emissions and redundancy, Gauri offers an insider’s look at what it means to design power infrastructure tailored for AI-era workloads and mission-critical reliability.
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2025-08-0732 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesScaling Smart: How DartPoints Is Redefining Regional Data Infrastructure with Clarity, Culture, and Control with Scott WillisIn this episode, Scott Willis, CEO of DartPoints, shares his leadership journey through long-distance telecom, wireless, and now data centers — and how DartPoints is meeting enterprise demands in non-tier-one markets. Scott outlines the company’s strategic recapitalization and shift toward owned assets to support 10–40 megawatt workloads, filling a critical gap left by hyperscaler-focused players. From future-proofing infrastructure and piloting next-gen cooling solutions to solving workforce challenges and scaling a mission-driven culture, Scott offers a clear roadmap for building sustainable, AI-ready ecosystems in edge-aligned environments.
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2025-07-3029 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesEdge Ahead: Digital Realty CTO Chris Sharp's Vision for the Next-Gen Data UniverseIn this episode, Chris Sharp, Chief Technology Officer at Digital Realty, explores the evolving role of data centers in the age of AI and digital transformation. From demystifying inference vs. training workloads to outlining the future of colocation, Chris shares how Digital Realty is building modular, high-density infrastructure to meet soaring AI and cloud demands. He also dives into sustainability, nuclear and renewable energy strategies, and the concept of “Bragawatts” vs. real power delivery. Packed with strategic insights and bold predictions, Chris delivers a clear vision for how digital infrastructure must evolve to support private AI, data gravity, and the...
2025-07-1528 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesCrosstown Vision: Mike Underdown on scaling Fiber in America citiesIn this episode, Mike Underdown, Founder and CEO of Crosstown Fiber, shares his remarkable journey through the telecom industry — from pioneering CLECs to founding one of Chicago’s most unique underground fiber infrastructure companies. Mike discusses how Crosstown Fiber is building diverse, high-capacity fiber routes critical to data center interconnection and why planning and engineering are key to avoiding costly connectivity issues. He also opens up about surviving stage four cancer and how that experience shaped his company’s values, leadership style, and culture of doing the right thing — because it’s right.
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2025-06-1130 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesPowering the AI Revolution: Zayo’s Bold Move to Lead the Future of Fiber and Digital InfrastructureIn this episode, Andrés Irlando, President and COO of Zayo Group, unpacks the transformative impact of Zayo’s acquisition of Crown Castle’s fiber assets and what it means for the future of digital infrastructure. From expanding Zayo’s metro reach and boosting AI corridor connectivity to bridging the digital divide and enabling edge computing, Andres outlines how this bold move positions Zayo at the forefront of the fiber revolution. He also shares insights on AI compute hubs, public-private partnerships, and the company’s entrepreneurial culture that continues to drive innovation at scale. Zayo provides bandwidth to the wor...
2025-05-1430 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesEngineering the Future: AI, Automation and the Tech Powering Telecom's Next Chapter with Sean Shahini of InorsaIn this episode, Sean Shahini, Founder and CEO of Inorsa, shares how his company is using automation, AI, and cloud-based tools to streamline telecom engineering. From reducing tower site design time from weeks to minutes to optimizing permitting processes, Sean offers a compelling vision for how innovation can remove bottlenecks and accelerate infrastructure rollout.
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2025-04-3041 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesRiding the Wireless Wave: Big Moves, Bold Priorities and The Power of Community with Patrick Halley of WIAIn this episode of Let’s Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Patrick Halley, President & CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), to explore the bold moves and powerful community behind America’s wireless future. Patrick shares WIA’s mission to champion digital infrastructure and its deep roots in advocacy, workforce development, and cross-industry collaboration.They dive into the top priorities shaping telecom in 2025 — national permitting reform, access to commercial spectrum, and the push for wireless-inclusive federal broadband funding. Patrick also gives an exciting preview of this year’s Connect(X) event in Chicago...
2025-04-1629 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesHow Brightspeed is shaping America's Digital Future with Tom MaguireIn this episode of Let’s Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Tom Maguire, CEO of Brightspeed, to explore how the company has rapidly become the third-largest fiber builder in the U.S. Tom shares his inspiring journey from summer hire at New York Telephone to leading Brightspeed’s mission of connecting millions of homes with high-speed fiber internet.Tom offers a behind-the-scenes look at Brightspeed’s bold strategy: from plug-and-play fiber builds and innovative GIS-based engineering platforms to their unique contractor model that streamlines deployment across 20 states. He also discusses Brightspeed’s proactive approach to BEAD...
2025-04-0934 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesInnovation as a Service: Rethinking Digital Solutions with Yazz Krdzalic of EquusIn this episode of Let's Get Digital, Carrie Charles interviews Yazz Krdzalic, Vice President of Market Development at Equus Compute Solutions (ECS). Yazz shares how ECS is transforming digital infrastructure with immersion cooling systems that maximize compute power and private 5G networks enabling seamless connectivity in remote areas. He highlights the importance of strategic partnerships in driving growth and solving complex customer challenges.Yazz also explores emerging trends like compute density, sustainability, and the convergence of IT and OT, emphasizing ECS’s role as a global solutions innovator. He introduces the concept of innovation as a service, wh...
2025-02-2636 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesBandwidth Builders: The People & Stories Behind the Fiber Revolution with Dan CarusoIn this episode of Let’s Get Digital with Carrie Charles, we sit down with Dan Caruso, a powerhouse in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Known as "The Bear" for his tenacity and drive, Dan is the visionary founder and former CEO of Zayo Group, where he led the company to a $14.3 billion exit. His unmatched track record includes co-founding Level 3 Communications, leadership at Metropolitan Fiber Systems (MFS), and now serving as the founder of Caruso Ventures. Dan shares the inside story of building, scaling, and transforming the fiber industry.Carrie and Dan dive into the evolution of fi...
2025-02-141h 30
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesFrom Data Centers to DeepSeek: Navigating the Future of Digital Infrastructure with Hunter NewbyIn the premiere episode of Let’s Get Digital with Carrie Charles, we dive deep into the future of digital infrastructure with industry icon Hunter Newby of Newby Ventures. As a pioneer in carrier-neutral Meet-Me-Rooms, data centers, and network interconnection, Hunter shares his insights on the evolution of rural broadband, the BEAD funding impact, and the urgent need for neutral interconnection points across the U.S. We also tackle the power crisis in AI-driven data centers, the role of AI in shaping infrastructure, and the disruptive potential of DeepSeek—China’s latest breakthrough in AI efficiency. Plus, Hunter...
2025-02-0755 min
5G Talent Talk5G and Tower: Insights from Ken Schmidt from Steel In The Air | Talent TalkIntroduction: Hot Topics in Telecom with Ken Schmidt of Steel In The Air
Thanks for tuning in today to 5G Talent Talk. My name is Carrie Charles and I am your host. I am thrilled to have with me a guest that I have been following on LinkedIn for years and years, reading his posts, and finally, I just reached out and said, you’ve got to come on the show. So I’d like to introduce everyone to Ken Schmidt. He is a wireless infrastructure thought leader. I think he’s a thought leader because, as you’re...
2024-06-2000 min
5G Talent TalkCentury of Connectivity: The Legacy of Great Plains Communications with Joe PellegriniCarrie Charles: The race to 5G is on and the battle for talent is getting fierce. Welcome to 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, a podcast dedicated to helping you face the future workforce head-on. Navigate this challenging talent landscape with innovative strategies to attract, retain, and engage people in this new world of work. Only here on 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, CEO of Broadstaff Talent Solutions.
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Carrie Charles: Welcome to 5G Talent Talk. I’m your host, Carrie Charles, and I’m thrilled that you’re with me today. I’m al...
2024-05-3000 min5G Talent TalkForging the Path at World Wide Technology with Tonya StopkeIn this episode of 5G Talent Talk, host Carrie Charles chats with Tonya Stopke, Senior Vice President at World Wide Technology (WWT). Tonya shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to a leadership role, emphasizing perseverance, authenticity, and community support. Tonya discusses WWT’s evolution into a global tech leader, their pioneering work in AI, and their significant investments in staying at the forefront of innovation. She highlights the shift from 5G to AI focus at the recent Mobile World Congress and how WWT leverages AI for meaningful business outcomes.
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2024-05-2400 min5G Talent TalkChampioning Women in Telecom with Lynn Whitcher, President of WWLFWelcome to 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles
Welcome to 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, a podcast dedicated to helping you navigate the future workforce with innovative strategies to attract, retain, and engage people in this new world of work, only here on 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, CEO of Broadstaff Talent Solutions. Thanks for joining me today on 5G Talent Talk, I’m Carrie Charles, your host. I am very happy to have my friend, Lynn Witcher, with me today. She is the general counsel for md7 and the president of the Women’s Wirel...
2024-05-0600 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesChampioning Women in Telecom with Lynn Whitcher, President of WWLFExplore the world of telecom leadership with Carrie Charles on the latest episode of 5G Talent Talk. Joining her is Lynn Whitcher, the President of the Women's Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF) and General Counsel for MD7. Lynn shares her remarkable journey from litigator to telecom industry leader, offering insights into the evolving landscape of wireless infrastructure and the crucial role of women within it.In this episode, Lynn emphasizes the significance of networking and relationship-building in the telecom industry, shedding light on WWLF's mission to support and empower women professionals. Discover the wealth of opportunities available through...
2024-04-3034 min
5G Talent TalkRedefining Success Through Customers and Culture with Kelly Lazuka of FullertonIn this episode, join host Carrie Charles as she explores the essential elements of workforce enhancement for sustainable business growth and prosperity. Carrie sits down with Kelly Lazuka, the CEO of Fullerton, for an insightful discussion on building high-performing teams. Discover how Fullerton, a tier one provider, has harnessed the power of mentorship programs, leadership training, and skill development workshops to create an exceptional team that propels business growth. Additionally, gain valuable insights into Fullerton’s recent rebranding journey, aligning their vision with their evolution into a premier tier one provider. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on optimizing yo...
2023-08-3000 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesRedefining Success Through Customers and Culture with Kelly Lazuka of FullertonIn this episode, join host Carrie Charles as she explores the essential elements of workforce enhancement for sustainable business growth and prosperity. Carrie sits down with Kelly Lazuka, the CEO of Fullerton, for an insightful discussion on building high-performing teams. Discover how Fullerton, a tier one provider, has harnessed the power of mentorship programs, leadership training, and skill development workshops to create an exceptional team that propels business growth. Additionally, gain valuable insights into Fullerton's recent rebranding journey, aligning their vision with their evolution into a premier tier one provider. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on optimizing your...
2023-08-2923 min5G Talent TalkThe Human Side of Digital with Robert Hessel of Source 1 SolutionsIn today’s digital age, technology can often overshadow the human element in business. But what if the key to success lies in putting people first? Join Carrie Charles and Robert Hessel, CEO of Source 1 Solutions, for a thought-provoking and engaging conversation on the role of human connection in driving business success. In this episode, Carrie and Robert discuss the value of partnerships, customer loyalty, and attracting and retaining talent in the new world of work. With over 25 years in business management, Robert’s leadership strategy focuses on strong business relationships to stay competitive in the digital world.
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2023-04-1100 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Human Side of Digital with Robert Hessel of Source 1 SolutionsIn today's digital age, technology can often overshadow the human element in business. But what if the key to success lies in putting people first? Join Carrie Charles and Robert Hessel, CEO of Source 1 Solutions, for a thought-provoking and engaging conversation on the role of human connection in driving business success. In this episode, Carrie and Robert discuss the value of partnerships, customer loyalty, and attracting and retaining talent in the new world of work. With over 25 years in business management, Robert's leadership strategy focuses on strong business relationships to stay competitive in the dig...
2023-04-1127 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesBuilding a Thriving Company Culture In Our New World of Work with Claudia ChanTo stay competitive and successful in our new world of work, business leaders must develop a company culture of positivity and productivity.Joining Carrie Charles today is Claudia Chan, leadership speaker, and culture change expert. In this thought-provoking episode, Carrie and Claudia discuss the challenges many business leaders are facing in developing company culture, and explore the strategies and solutions needed for success.In this dynamic conversation, they tackle discussions of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging in the workplace, delving into the importance of elevating women into leadership positions, t...
2023-02-1435 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie Charles2023: The Year Ahead with 5G Guys with Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith2023 marks four years since the start of 5G deployment in the United States, and many in the telecom industry are wondering what this year means for 5G rollout. Today, 5G Talent Talk host Carrie Charles welcomes Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith, wireless telecommunications experts and co-hosts of the 5G Guys podcast. In this episode, the duo provide valuable insights on what to expect in the year ahead through workforce challenges, threat of recession, and return-to-office. They discuss the current approach to a lack of 5G developers and enthusiasts, why adopting a hybrid business model is ideal for this year...
2023-01-1031 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesA Future-Forward Chat with Tony Grayson of Compass DatacentersTechnological innovation has immensely helped turn the impossible possible. In this episode, Carrie Charles sits with Tony Grayson, the General Manager of Compass Datacenters, to have a future-forward chat on data infrastructures and technology and what they can offer on sustainability. The two discuss the factors slowing the expansion of 5G, the digital divide and the expansion of broadband network accessibility in rural areas, and the future of the edge for telecom. Finally, Tony shares his wisdom on strategies that leaders must take as the workforce continues to change. Tune in to this conversation to gain more insights about...
2023-01-0334 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesGrowing a Telecom Powerhouse Through Talent Development ft. Chris Larocca of Network ConnexWhen you know what you're good at, it can pay to stay in your niche. Doing exactly that, Network Connex has found success by focusing on the areas of their core competencies and differentiated expertise. An organization of five business units, Network Connex is focused on the professional and engineering services in digital infrastructure. In today's episode, host Carrie Charles is joined by Chris Larocca, CEO and President of Network Connex. Listen along as Chris describes the strategies Network Connex uses to competitive in this multibillion-dollar market, and learn more about the role that...
2022-11-1518 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesBusiness Communication in the 5G Era with Damian Hanson of CircleLoopUsing the power of 5G to communicate quickly, flexibly, and securely, Mission Labs is bridging the gap between legacy providers and modern-day digital communication experience. In this episode, join your host Carrie Charles as she sits down with Damian Hanson, Director and co-founder of Mission Labs. Follow along as the two discuss the telecommunications industry and the future of Mission Labs across Europe, and learn a little more about CircleLoop, Mission Labs' cloud-based business phone system aiming to replace traditional phone systems. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
2022-11-0814 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesEfficiency and Automation in Network Infrastructure with Lindon Hayes of EssentiaEssentia is quickly establishing itself as a major player in the field of network infrastructure, but their high-level growth didn't materialize out of nowhere. Rather, Essentia's breakthroughs can be attributed to their culture of company-wide innovation and collaboration, fostered by CEO Lindon Hayes. Essentia has established a team of trusted experts to design and build turnkey networks, and provide tech-enabled infrastructure services that target real customer pain points and inefficiencies.Essentia believes that great people are at the core of successful networks and that they've found the best. Under Lindon's leadership, Essentia has been named a Great...
2022-10-1824 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesLeading in a Rapidly Changing World with Kelly Brewer of Crown CastleIf you don’t work in the telecom industry, you might not recognize that you’re indirectly interacting with Crown Castle every day. But as one of the largest providers of shared communications infrastructure in the US, Crown Castle’s impact on the shared infrastructure space is undeniable. With 40,000 cell phone towers, 85,000 route miles of fiber and over 115,000 small cells in some sort of deployment, Crown Castle’s network is always expanding. In this episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, Kelly Brewer shares her career journey leading to Crown Castle, her perspective on the c...
2022-10-1120 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe DataBank Difference: Behind the Curtain with Raul MartynekWith shifting markets easily weeding out the strong from the weak, DataBank has proven itself as a force in the data center sector. In today's episode, Carrie Charles sits down with none other than DataBank's CEO, Raul Martynek. DataBank had 6 data centers in 3 markets when it was acquired in 2016. Years later, Databank is now one of the largest private data center platforms in the US, with 65+ data centers located within 100 miles of more than 60% of the US population, modular/micro-data centers that can be placed beneath any 5G tower, and 20 major interconnect hubs.Raul takes...
2022-09-2727 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesUbicquia is Scaling and Deploying Public Wi-Fi and 5G Faster with Ian AaronUbicquia is on a mission to create smarter, safer and more connected cities. Their solutions leverage existing infrastructure such as streetlights and utility poles to provide critical services to communities globally. Ubicquia makes scaling and deploying WiFi and 5G faster and more efficient.Join Carrie Charles as she speaks with Ubicquia CEO, Ian Aaron and learn about the latest technology that is driving 5G and making a difference in our world.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
2022-09-0621 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesUnwavering Commitment to Craft Skilled Labor with Rob McGee of Quanta ServicesQuanta Services is committed to operating as a craft skilled labor company. Tune in as Carrie Charles talks with SVP of Telecom Operations Rob McGee about the impact this commitment has on company culture, as nearly 100% of leadership at Quanta has craft skilled labor on their resume at some point. At Quanta Services, people are the heart of everything they do, embracing differences and supporting an environment where all employees are valued. In this episode, Rob shares an industry perspective to help companies create effective solutions and develop fantastic teams in the organization. He shares valuable insights on understanding...
2022-08-2335 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesPrioritizing People Across All Network Technologies with Jessica Firestone of TempestWhile the technology industry continues to develop and evolve, it remains that the human element and leveraging a workforce's skills play an important role in allowing the industry to thrive. In today's episode, Jessica Firestone, CEO and President of Tempest shares her vision to provide complete management of maintenance programs, explore new relationships and to expand internationally. At the heart of her growth goals is the importance of prioritizing people and utilizing their strengths. Finally, in their conversation about a people-first culture, Jessica and our host Carrie Charles discuss how organizations can use hybrid work schedules to their advantages.
2022-08-1627 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesDeveloping and Retaining Talent with Larry Moore Jr. of Roaming NetworksBeing skilled in attracting and retaining talent is the standard organizations strive for – developing that talent into leaders is a separate feat few can achieve. How does Larry Moore Jr. do it? In this episode, Carrie Charles sits down with the Chief Operating Officer of Roaming Networks to discuss the “Roaming culture” they’ve developed and how it has paved the way for increasing retention. The two also discuss the servant leadership Larry practices, and how he mentors his employees into higher-level roles. Tune in to learn more about the healthy workplace practices infused in their culture that promote diversit...
2022-08-0918 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesCultivating a Growth Mindset to Make a Vision Reality with Kevin NolanThe key to growth begins with strong leadership. Joining your host Carrie Charles is the President of Vision Technologies, Kevin Nolan. Over twenty years since its humble beginnings of starting in a garage, Vision Technologies now proudly holds its own, boasting nearly 600 employees with annual revenues exceeding $153.1M in 2021. The successes of Vision Technologies can be attributed to direction from leadership and the commitment to fostering an effective work culture. In this episode, Kevin describes the guidance necessary for an organization to thrive, and the style of operating with a growth mindset with a drive to achieve goals.
2022-07-2621 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesBuilding a Better Network by Putting People First with Keith Casey of MotiveTo thrive in telecommunications, you must be a problem solver. Join your host Carrie Charles as she interviews Keith Casey, President of Motive Infrastructure Solutions, an organization known for setting the benchmark in excellence and continuous improvement. In this episode, listen along as the two discuss how previous military experience applies now to their roles as leaders in the telecommunications industry, the best practices for talent acquisition and retention, the importance of communication, and proven effective leadership strategies.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
2022-07-1942 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesAviation Safety in the 5G World with Vance Hilderman of AFuzionWe often associate 5G with the general understanding of how it affects telecommunications -- faster internet speed, widespread coverage, and the internet of things. We get to learn more about the important role 5G plays in the world of aviation in today's episode, as Carrie Charles sits down with Vance Hilderman, principal founder, CEO, and CTO of AFuzion. Listen along as the world-renowned safety-critical expert, speaker, author, and trainer share his journey in finding his passion for STEM and bringing diversity to technology, and the possible future of AFuzion. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, re...
2022-06-2829 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesBuilding Momentum with Customer Focus with Monnie McGaffigan of ExteNetPutting your customer first requires adding value to your customers and relationships every step of the way. Particularly in communications infrastructure, developing a customer-first culture is done through taking the complexity out of what is a very complex business. Joining Carrie Charles today is Monnie McGaffigan, the Chief Revenue Officer of ExteNet Systems, a leading national provider of converged communications infrastructure and services addressing outdoor, real estate, communities and enterprise advanced connectivity needs. For Monnie, removing the complexity means managing budgets, accelerating building plans and generally taking problems off of customers' hands. Listen along as Monnie shares her experience of...
2022-06-2029 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesDriving the Digital Workplace Through Employee Experience With Dwayne Allen of UnisysRising in popularity for years, the pandemic quickly pushed remote work and hybrid flexibility mainstream. With "work from home" options becoming widespread and now expected by job candidates, it's clear that businesses must adapt to the digital workplace. In this episode, Carrie Charles talks to the Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at Unisys, Dwayne Allen. Dwayne talks about the solutions and services they offer to their clients, particularly concerning the digital workplace and how they can transition to that along with the end-user experience. He also shares some emerging trends in tech and opportunities in IT services a...
2022-05-2441 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesFour Decades of Antenna Innovation With Minya GavrilovicFar superior than just possessing the technology to do something is possessing the ability to accomplish something. In the 5G space, ability is fundamental to innovation and being able to consistently grow and level up. In the latest episode, Minya Gavrilovic joins your host Carrie Charles as the two discuss how his company is changing the game when it comes to antenna innovation. Minya is the President and Chief Technology Officer of Galtronics USA -- a leading antenna company serving multiple markets including wireless operators, fiber connectivity companies and home automation. Discover how Minya is training his staff on...
2022-05-1735 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesCreating A Culture To Disrupt And Innovate With Christian Hillabrant Of TillmanWould you choose to join a startup that's still developing its culture over the well-established company? Christian Hillabrant picked Tillman Infrastructure over other massive opportunities, and it's paying off big time. In this episode, your host Carrie Charles sits down with the Chief Operating Officer of Tillman as they talk about all things culture development, having a customer-first mentality, and what it takes to nurture talent for the future of the industry. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
2022-05-1031 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Legal Side Of 5G — Collaboration Is Key With Kevin JonesSmart cities are the thing of the future, thanks to the immeasurable power of 5G. These advanced urban centers are built not just with a wide understanding of cutting-edge technology but also the legal side of the project. Proper collaboration with city heads and councils is a significant part of this process. Joining Carrie Charles is Kevin Jones, a partner at Zublatt & Jones. He explains the intricacies of building smart cities powered by 5G technology and the right approach when presenting proposed plans. Kevin also talks about the impact of smart city technology on various industries and what can...
2022-04-0525 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesWireless Infrastructure as a Service (WIaaS) with Justin Marron of SVPNicknamed the fourth utility, Wireless is an integral part of business and social connection today. Carrie Charles welcomes Justin Marron, the Chief Executive Officer at Strategic Venue Partners (SVP) - which offers Wireless Infrastructure as a Service (WIaaS). The goal is to deliver all-inclusive, turnkey, wireless infrastructure as a holistic managed service. We need to future-proof the old model into something people can buy into for the long term. Join in the conversation to learn about wireless opportunities across various industries—all the way from healthcare management systems to gaming and hospitality. You’ll also discover nuggets of wisdom on fi...
2022-03-2230 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesImplementing Strategic Change In A New Era With Paul FioravantiWith the rapid development of technology comes the need for strategic change. Businesses must be able to handle rising demands and changing customer behavior. Despite the many adjustments, one thing remains a constant: human capital must never be taken for granted. Joining Carrie Charles is the CEO and Managing Partner of QORVAL Partners, Paul Fioravanti. He shares his insights on helping telecommunication clients meet the expectations of the digital future. Paul explains how high profitability and a good business reputation can be achieved by building relationships, keeping a healthy workplace culture, and making your employees feel valued.
2022-03-0839 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Secret to 20 years Strong in Telecom Services with Andrew Herring and Kelly Lazuka of FullertonIt requires a strong training program and great leaders to focus on self-performance and doing everything in-house. Join Carrie Charles as she talks to Andrew Herring and Kelly Lazuka of Fullerton Engineering, a company doing just that. Andrew is the Sr. Vice President of Strategic Development and Kelly is the President of Wireless Services. Learn how Fullerton develops employees and leaders with their innovative model in the newest episode below.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
2022-02-2247 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Rebirth Of ExteNet: Bringing A CEO's Vision To Life With Rich CoyleEverything is fast-paced, and everything is accessible with a single click. This growth in connectivity has been made possible by high-performance network companies like ExteNet. ExteNet is the largest privately held communications infrastructure provider in North America. Their CEO, Richard Coyle, focuses on growing and improving the operational, financial, and market position of various types of businesses. Rich joins Carrie Charles to discuss his vision of building top-performing teams that exceed expectations and take personal responsibility for their career growth.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
2022-02-1532 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesSix Companies - One Vision With Chris Maguire Of NextEdge NetworksHow do you effectively bring six solution-oriented companies under one umbrella? The answer is clear: a shared vision. In this week’s episode, discover how Chris Maguire found one vision and managed to diversify with NextEdge Networks. Join your host Carrie Charles as she talks to its CEO, Chris. With NextEdge, Chris has built a nationwide, turn-key smart community infrastructure firm. Listen to learn about the roll-up strategy, how he attracts and keeps talent, charging stations, and more.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
2022-02-0135 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesTrends And Challenges In Digital Infrastructure With James Childs Of GeoLinksCalifornia has a lot of rural areas where there is not a lot of wired infrastructure. GeoLinks is in the business of solving the digital infrastructure problems of today. Carrie Charles welcomes James Childs, the Senior VP, Corporate Development & Spectrum at GeoLinks. James talks with Carrie about how GeoLinks supports the remote camera installations for the alert wildfire projects. Early detection of wildfire is a crucial early response measure. Do you want to know more about digital infrastructure trends and challenges? You’d love to listen to this episode. Tune in!Love the show? Subs...
2022-01-1129 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesBuilding And Leading Resilient Sales Teams With Kim Kerr Of US CellularRecruiting, retaining and developing exceptional sales talent has always been a challenge for leaders. It becomes even more complicated in the midst of our "Great Resignation". Tune in and learn how to build and lead resilient sales teams with your host Carrie Charles and her guest Kim Kerr. Kim is the Senior Vice President of Business Sales and Operations for US Cellular. She is responsible for driving revenue and building all-star sales teams. Discover Kim's winning leadership principles and how she attracts, develops and retains top salespeople in this hot job market. Learn all that and more in today’s episode...
2022-01-0536 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesRaising The Industry To New Heights With Heather Gastelum Of T-MobileJust because accidents in this industry are inevitable doesn't mean we should stop trying to add more safety measures. The Senior Manager for National Site Safety at T-Mobile, Heather Gastelum, refuses to accept construction-related fatalities as just part of the job. In this episode, she sits down with Carrie Charles to talk about tower safety. She also cites some specific challenges that both companies and the workforce face and some of their solutions. Heather then taps into the importance of training in creating safer workspaces, revising and raising industry standards, and keeping workers safe so we can continue to a...
2021-12-1424 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesTalent Retention In A Hot Market With DISH Wireless' Nichole Thomas and Katie FlynnTalent retention can be a difficult matter for many businesses. One company, however, seems to have found a formula for success. In this episode, Carrie Charles is joined by the Head of Wireless Talent Acquisition for DISH Network, Katie Flynn, and the Regional VP for the Central Region, Nichole Thomas in a discussion about finding and retaining the best talent. Nichole and Katie talk about how they got their start at DISH, their expansion and focus on a culture of excellence, and plans for talent moving forward. Learn more about how the industry is leveraging talent by tuning in.
2021-12-0744 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesDiversity Drives 5G: Empowering Women In Tech With Amy Wheelus Of AT&TWhile gender inequality is present in every industry, it seems particularly prevalent in the male-dominated tech world. Women continue to leave the tech industry at unprecedented rates with the pandemic fueling the fire. In our new world of work, how do we encourage more women to enter tech fields — and stay? How can companies design a culture that supports and empowers women? Listen to our host Carrie Charles and guest, Amy Wheelus, as they dive deep into the "why and how" behind the gender gap challenge. In this engaging episode, Amy shares valuable tips for leaders to navigate our new tal...
2021-11-3027 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe GSS Way: Design For Compliance With Steve Blazenko And Alexander NovakDesign for compliance separates GSS from its competitors. Host Carrie Charles introduces Steve Blazenko, the CEO at GSS, and Alexander Novak, the General Manager at GSS. Steve and Alexander explain how GSS does everything in-house, starting with site acquisition. With other acquisition firms, they’ll have to outsource environmental compliance. So if you want a seamless experience, go for the GSS way. Join in the conversation to discover more about GSS and its family-oriented culture. Tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
2021-11-2333 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie Charles5G Marketing Trends and Insights With Peter Linder Of EricssonWith the pandemic, the trend right now is that everything is video-related. From video calls to video games, everyone is, at some point, looking at a video screen. Discover how video plays a big role in the future of 5G marketing. Learn more insights on 5G with your host Carrie Charles and her guest Peter Linder. Peter is the Head of the 5G Marketing of Ericsson in North America. Learn what the latest trends are in marketing and how important personal branding is. Tune in and learn more about use cases and how a 5G enterprise works.
2021-08-3141 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Green Behind 5G: Caban Systems' Intelligent Clean Power Solutions With Alexandra Rasch"Any infrastructure that uses fuel is an opportunity to remove and improve the conditions of the infrastructure." This is what Alexandra Rasch Castillo, the founder and CEO of Caban Systems, believes. Having been enamored with the idea of removing contaminants from the environment, she has set off to create clean power infrastructures. In this episode, she joins Carrie Charles to talk about green 5G. She explores what is called carbon neutral and how they are working on minimizing and eliminating fossil fuel use on sites. What is more, Alexandra also discusses decarbonize data, why it is important, and what sh...
2021-08-1023 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesBuilding Small Cells The Fast And Easy Way: The Story Of Helicore With Kevin Russ And Josh DotsonWhile 5G services are in demand, the deployment of this technology can often cause disruption. The Helicore team has found a fast and easy solution to the disruptions caused by 5G densification and deployment – building small cells. In this episode, Carrie Charles interviews Co-founders Kevin Russ and Josh Dotson on the progress done by their company and the patented technology they use. Kevin and Josh talk about getting their start in the telecoms industry and their future goals. An interesting discussion that people looking into deploying 5G services should not miss out on.Love the show...
2021-08-0322 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Convergence of Communication and Computation with Dr. Vida IlderemWhat type of talent is essential for the future of wireless communications? We need people with a systems mindset. The guest for today’s episode is Dr. Vida Ilderem, Vice President at Intel Labs. Vida discusses with Carrie Charles how wireless communications require a plethora of expertise to succeed in the future. All the way from engineering to social science. That’s why we need talents who know how to bring multiple disciplines together and work as one. Join in the conversation to discover the future of wireless communications and why we need to have a systems mindset.
2021-07-2735 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Opportunity Of Municipal Broadband With CobbFendleyMunicipal broadband is one of the areas where there is a massive opportunity on the horizon. Cobb, Fendley & Associates leads the charge in this development. Carrie Charles chats with Monica Silver, the President, and Vineeta Ram, the Executive Vice President of CobbFendley. The company’s executive pair talk to Carrie about recognizing opportunities, utilizing projects and different aspects of municipal broadband. They dive into the company’s initiatives for professional development. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
2021-07-1333 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Business Of Digital Infrastructure And What Lies Ahead With Jennifer FritzscheThere are a lot of things happening right now in the business of digital infrastructure. Tune in as Carrie Charles sits down with Jennifer Fritzsche as she breaks down how she foresees telecom and tech will intersect and what lies ahead for the future of the communications infrastructure. Jennifer is the Managing Director of North American telecom and communications infrastructure, Greenhill. She also shares what it's like to be a female leader in a male-dominated industry and just how diversity has changed for women over the years. Check out her blog, Fritzsche's Forum, for more on what's new in the...
2021-07-0628 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesBridging The Digital Divide and Expanding The Network With Staffan GöjerydAmong other lessons, this pandemic has made us realize the need to bridge the existing digital divide that holds back a lot of people. Expanding the network is a lot of work, but it holds a lot of promise or the future of work, business, and even personal life. In this episode, Carrie Charles talks with Staffan Gojeryd, the CEO of Telia Carrier, who further elaborates about bridging the digital divide and expanding the network. Staffan also shares how the pandemic affected the telecom industry. He also discusses empowerment, learning and identifying that silver lining even during this pandemic.
2021-06-2925 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Future Of Telecom Is Digital With Google's Kevin ShatzkamerTelecom has not been maximizing the power of 5G enough, and not because the technology is not ready. With digital innovation already set, telecom transformation must start with organizations and goals themselves. Carrie Charles brings back her first-ever guest, Kevin Shatzkamer of Google, to discuss how service operators must utilize 5G technology to elevate their industries. Kevin explains why this must start with huge shifts in workplace culture and employee development. He also talks about the telecom talent shortage, as skilled workers look for experiences that aren't typically offered in this particular scene.Love t...
2021-06-2221 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie Charles5G For All: Creating An Inclusive Future With Mike Simpson, Chief Procurement Officer Of T-MobileMike Simpson is the Chief Procurement Officer of T-Mobile and he believes that 5G for all is the best way to create an inclusive future. Being inclusive could mean several things both on the business side and in the culture side. Find out the work culture of T-Mobile post-merger with Sprint. Join your host, Carrie Charles as she sits down with Mike to talk about the 5G future, sustainable energy projects, work diversity, and much more. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
2021-06-0819 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesBringing Transformation And Evolution To Business With Paul FettuciaTo survive and succeed in business, you need to be ready to change. You need to be ready to start evolving your business, and Paul Fettucia knows the way. Paul, the President and General Manager of ANS Advanced Network Services, joins our Carrie Charles in this episode to talk about business change and transformations. Paul traces the beginnings of ANS, their pivots to different technologies on the market, and their use of work from home model, even before work from home became a necessity. Paul also shares his leadership philosophy and why he treats everyone in ANS as family.
2021-06-0152 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesUnlocking Human Potential In A Mobile World With MD7's Tom LeddoLeading a group of employees while managing a company isn’t easy. But for Tom Leddo, Chief Strategy Officer at MD7, it’s all about unlocking human potential, creating that connection and providing opportunities for growth. He tells Carrie Charles that the secret to maintaining their position at the top of the mobile world is the fact they focus on their employees. Through their core values, they have this visible guide that leads them to the direction they want to be, while bringing everyone on top and maximizing their full potential for more opportunities for growth. ...
2021-05-2538 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesLeadership Built Right With Verizon's Phillip FrenchTo you future great leaders, here’s advice from someone who knows what it means to have leadership built right.This show’s guest today is Phillip French, the Vice President of Network Engineering at Verizon Wireless.Phillip shares valuable insights with Carrie Charles on how to create a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. He reveals strategies that help make everyone feel valued and connected to reach their full potential.Listen and learn how one of telecom's grea...
2021-05-1843 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesScaling 5G: Sound Advice For Strategic Growth With Michael Faraone And Michael DevineStrategic growth for every company and industry is necessary for survival. When it comes to the telecom industry, while we have seen continuous improvement for the past couple of years, some hindrances are stopping it from reaching its full potential. Carrie Charles sits down with Michael Faraone and Michael Devine, Senior Managing Director and Managing Director of Skyway Capital Markets, respectively, as they share their thoughts on factors that drive the growth downwards. Offering solutions, they then discuss how companies and business owners can overcome their pain points from finding talent to retaining employees.Love...
2021-05-1130 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie Charles5G Solutions For Business Excellence With AT&T's Jason InskeepThe further advancements in technology can often alienate those who are not within the industry. As we are pushing for the future, it helps to learn how to bridge that gap among our end-users and customers so we can take the advancements to them and head on to what's next together. Only then can we achieve business excellence. With his way of making everything clear, Jason Inskeep, the Director of the 5G Center of Excellence for AT&T, sits down with Carrie Charles to talk about how they are bringing 5G solutions for business excellence. He shares his insights ab...
2021-05-0434 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesM-Comm Sets The Benchmark In Quality And People With Graham EllisonThe quality of your service is only as good as the people you bring into your team. With this in mind, in-building wireless integration specialist M-Comm hires for the “who,” not for the “what.” This attitude towards people has allowed the company to build a team and culture that set it apart from the rest of the industry. Holding the reins is the company’s founder and CEO, Graham Ellison, who catches up with Carrie Charles in this conversation. Join in and learn about M-Comm’s vision for growth, its secret sauce for differentiation, its team’s obsession with quality and at...
2021-04-2725 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesOracle Culture Is Driving The Cloud Native Future With Andrew MorawskiThe future has already arrived, and it is in the form of 5G. But Oracle brings the cloud native future into the next level with the 5G Next Gen Core. Diving deep into this monumental invention with Carrie Charles is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Oracle, Andrew Morawski. He shares what this improved cloud means for both customers and operators, how to use it for network slicing, and how it impacts various 5G products today. Andrew also talks about his professional experiences in behavioral interviews, explaining the best practices to make applicant screening more about in-depth...
2021-04-2029 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Future Of Telecom Project Management In A Digitized World With Dan ZygmuntDigital transformation seeps into every aspect of business nowadays, even in the field of telecom project management. This development is a reflection of the larger phenomenon of IT-telecom convergence that is happening today. Dan Zygmunt is in the forefront of this crucial development as the VP of Telecom for Sitetracker, a B2B SaaS project management platform. He joins Carrie Charles in this conversation to discuss what Sitetracker uniquely offers to the telecom industry and what sets it apart from its competitors. He also shares a bit about his own transition to the tech side of telecom, which very m...
2021-04-1333 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesA Company With Heart: Building A Culture Of Empowerment With Kenny BlakesleeAbove every marketing strategy and brand building is an effective team that can work together towards a specific goal. And nothing can bring you closer to the results you've been targeting than instilling a culture of empowerment within your workplace. Carrie Charles talks with Kenny Blakeslee to share how he implemented such a culture that spelled success for both Apex Site Solutions and Pulse Signal Solutions. He explains how core values must always come into play in real life and helping employees understand why through various programs gives them a bigger professional purpose than they could ever imagine. Kenny also...
2021-04-0637 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesVerizon Is Moving The World Forward Together With Abby KnowlesWhat does diversity and inclusion have to do with the world of 5G technology? For Verizon Global Network and Technology Vice President Abby Knowles, equity, diversity and inclusion are going to allow companies to make better and stronger technological innovations. This point of view very much mirrors the telecommunication giant’s stance towards social justice, which serves as a model for the rest of the industry to follow. In the spirit of Women’s Month, Abby joins Carrie Charles to explain why Verizon is not only leading the world in wireless technology, but also in promoting social justice within its r...
2021-03-1623 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesEverstream Walks The Talk With CEO Brett LindseyThe kind of culture a company has is reflective of the kind of leaders it has. When leaders walk their talk and get involved in the overall business processes, the company walks alongside it too. In this episode, Carrie Charles brings over someone who has shown tremendous passion, realness, and involvement to his company. She sits down with the President and CEO of Everstream, Brett Lindsey. Brett shares with us how he has built a culture around authenticity, inclusivity, and diversity. He talks about how he empowers his employees and leaders to lead effectively and powerfully. Moreover, Brett then te...
2021-02-2227 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesSegra Offers The Freedom To Grow With CEO Tim BiltzEvery company must have a proper workplace culture in order to succeed. But for it to be truly effective, it must not only focus on hitting the goals but also give employees a chance to grow. Carrie Charles is joined by Timothy Biltz, CEO of Segra, to share the secrets of doing an extraordinary workplace culture shift. He explains how starting with the core values made everything fall into place, giving their people a clear idea of how their work impacts the target market and even the entire industry. Tim also discusses the importance of empowering your employees by...
2021-02-0822 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesThe Impact Of 5G On Job Growth With Sal D'Itri, Chairman Of The National Spectrum ConsortiumThe demands of the human race will only continue to grow as time passes, with technology continuously keeping up and evolving. And with 5G starting to rise in popularity, a surge in job growth is expected thanks to this innovation. Carrie Charles talks with Sal D'Itri, the Chairman of the National Spectrum Consortium and Vice President and General Manager of Federal for Federated Wireless. Together, they talk about how employment can be impacted by 5G in the future, how it will reach domestic homes, and what to expect when integrating it to our everyday lives. Sal also discusses what p...
2021-01-1821 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesUnderstanding And Solving The 5G Skills Gap With Dr. Rikin ThakkerA fast and efficient wireless system is truly an excellent tool to use in today's digital world as it opens a lot of opportunities. With everything almost done digital, having a proper connection is a must. However, without a well-targeted plan and strategy, bridging the 5G skills gap would be impossible. Dr. Rikin Thakker saw this opening as an opportunity to help others through the smart use of technology. Carrie Charles interviews the Chief Technology Officer of the Wireless Infrastructure Association to explain how they are using wireless technology to provide utmost convenience to everyone. Dr. Thakker also discusses ho...
2021-01-1126 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesZenFi Leading The Way In Fiber Deployment With Pat O'HareAt some point, wireless technology ends up in a network of wires somewhere. ZenFi Networks leads the way in this crucial part of 5G development as a disruptive force in fiber deployment in New York City and New Jersey. Even at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ZenFi team continues to tirelessly transform the metropolitan region’s connectivity landscape. Leading the charge in this massive undertaking is Pat O’Hare, the company’s Senior Vice President of Operations and Engineering. Joining Carrie Charles on the show, he speaks about the company’s phenomenal growth in 2020, its prospects for 2021, the team’...
2021-01-0418 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesIt's All Systems Go for DISH Wireless with Dave MayoThe challenges of building a virtualized, software-driven network from scratch are real. On today’s podcast, Carrie Charles is joined by Dave Mayo, the Executive Vice President of Network Deployment at DISH Network. Dave talks about some of the challenges they’re facing and how they plan on overcoming them. He also shares the secret sauce to building a network and improving the process of creating a smart, motivated team over time. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the 5G Talent Talk Community today:
2020-12-0120 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesFuture Talk With Data Center Industry Icon, Datagryd With Tom BrownWith the world thrust into going virtual by the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is no doubt that the data and technology space is seeing an uptick. In fact, they may probably be one of the industries seeing unbelievable growth now. So what does the future look for the data center industry from here on out? Carrie Charles sits down with none other than Tom Brown, the president and CEO of DataGryd—the single largest data center in New York City. Here, Tom shares with us how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the business and how it is affecting them in bo...
2020-11-1320 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesWhy Now Is The Perfect Time For Women In Tech With Carrie GoetzDiversity of thought breeds innovation. For many tech companies, it may not be unheard of that they’re mostly composed of a male workforce. Carrie Goetz defies the statistics by being one of the most successful women in tech. Carrie is the Principal and CTO of StrategITcom, a company covering a range of services from strategic planning to design and project implementation, technical writing, or just some help through a procurement cycle. She chats with host Carrie Charles on the show today to share her journey, the current state of women in tech, and why now is the perfect time...
2020-09-2839 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesVertical Bridge's Generosity Fuels Innovation With Alex GellmanFor a tower company to be meaningful and to be at scale, it has to stay private and be permanent. Most of all, it has to partner with the customers, not squeeze them. One such tower company is Vertical Bridge, the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the US. Alex Gellman, its CEO and Cofounder, joins Carrie Charles on today’s show to share what Vertical Bridge is all about and what makes them different from everyone else. Alex also touches on his personal and professional journey to becoming the leader of Vertical Bridge....
2020-09-1628 minLet's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesHow Nokia Is Hiring For The Next Generation Of Technology with Marianne StrobelNokia is one of the biggest 5G players, not only in the US but in the whole world. As it embraces the next generation of technology, it is going to need to upscale its talent pool to meet new challenges. How does Nokia replenish its talent well, externally and internally? Joining Carrie Charles to talk about this is Marianne Strobel, the tech giant’s Head of North America Customer Marketing and Communication. Marianne shares how the company chooses and accepts new hires and how it develops leaders and employees internally. She also gives us a glimpse of Nokia’s glob...
2020-09-0922 min