2024 Book List For the Startup Leader
A sci-fi thriller, a memoir doubling as a history of AI, two how-tos to build gen AI apps, a leadership memoir, two business manuals that…
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2024 Book List For the Startup Leader
My Best Advice — Dan Hesse
In late 2007, when Dan Hesse became CEO of Sprint, the company was months away from bankruptcy. The economy was starting to falter, heading toward…
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My Best Advice — Dan Hesse
Shopify Merchants Break Records with $5B in Black Friday Sales, Peaking at $4.6M Per Minute
Shopify merchants smashed records with $5 billion in Black Friday sales, peaking at $4.6 million per minute. If Shopify had a banner season, you can…
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Shopify Merchants Break Records with $5B in Black Friday Sales, Peaking at $4.6M Per Minute
One Expert, One Topic — Anurag Aggarwal Talks Conversational AI
In 2022, Anurag Aggarwal was recognized as the #1 Most Influential Person in the Industry by ROCCO—a testament to his significant impact on telecommunications. Known…
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One Expert, One Topic — Anurag Aggarwal Talks Conversational AI
A New FCC Chair Faces an Old Problem
One of the most pressing issues on incoming FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s plate is the stalled spectrum allocation program, which has paralyzed the FCC and…
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A New FCC Chair Faces an Old Problem
Sinch Hosts Its First-Ever Investor Day
Sinch recently held its first-ever capital markets day—a major milestone for any company. This event is a chance for leadership to present the company as…
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Sinch Hosts Its First-Ever Investor Day
A 10DLC Origin Story
Some unsolicited career advice: When the platform owner invites you to partner with them, say yes. In telecom, if an operator asks for your help,…
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A 10DLC Origin Story
One Expert, One Topic — Melissa Blassingame Talks Branded Calling
She studied piano at age four, sang with the Houston Children’s Chorus, was in musical theater, studied cello in grade school and college, and monetized…
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One Expert, One Topic — Melissa Blassingame Talks Branded Calling
Sinch, LINK, Klaviyo, and Upland Report on 2024 Progress
With the exception of Klaviyo, sustaining momentum within increasingly demanding markets remains a challenge for the cohort. Over 80% of Klaviyo’s top fifty customers use…
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Sinch, LINK, Klaviyo, and Upland Report on 2024 Progress
One Expert, One Topic — Anna Quint Talks Political Sender ID Verification
From the Australian outback to Washington, D.C., Anna Quint has always been drawn to work that bridges diverse communities. Early in her career, she worked…
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One Expert, One Topic — Anna Quint Talks Political Sender ID Verification
Twilio and Bandwidth Deliver a Stellar Q3 2024
Not only did the two companies outperform their Q3 targets, but Twilio and Bandwidth also raised their FY 2024 guidance. RCS was top of mind…
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Twilio and Bandwidth Deliver a Stellar Q3 2024
The WSJ Calls Out Political Spam
The WSJ's Joanna Stern recently highlighted the frustrations many of us share around text messaging spam, and the tools and tactics she covered were spot-on—some…
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The WSJ Calls Out Political Spam