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Humans of Telecom

Humans of Telecom

A podcast that goes beyond our work lives to bring us closer to some of the brightest and most influential members of the telecom community!

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00:25:38

Episode 74: Andrey Anikin, CEO at Alaris Labs

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/12/09

“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 AggarwalWhat happens when a linguist…becomes a schoolteacher…accidentally lands in technical support…and ends up building one of the most trusted telecom software companies in the world?You get a story like no other!In this episode of Humans of Telecom, Andrey shares:⚡ How a random job interview became the spark for a 22-year telecom

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00:25:54

Episode 73: Polina Gardo, Roaming Wholesale Manager...

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/11/25

“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 AggarwalFrom studying analytical philosophy, logic, and existential risks…To navigating roaming wholesale at Rakuten Mobile…To finding grounding through nature, running, and the intimacy of Argentine tango…Polina’s journey is anything but ordinary!In this episode

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00:31:27

Episode 72: Craig Lennon, Global Partnerships Lead at...

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/11/11

“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 AggarwalFrom growing up on the Jersey Shore surrounded by the telecom greats…To shaping the way phone numbers are administered in the U.S.…To leading Google’s global partnerships in voice and messaging —Craig’s story is one of grit, gratitude, and grounded leadership!In this

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00:23:41

Episode 71: Carla Oliveira, Head of Sales (Wholesale)...

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/10/28

"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 AggarwalFrom being born in Angola and raised in Portugal…To finding her calling in telecom — first in retail, then wholesale…From interning at Portugal Telecom to leading global sales at Go4Mobility…To becoming one of the top three women leaders in the telco industry —this is the story of Carla Oliveira, a

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00:28:55

Episode 70: Rajdip Gupta, Founder & Managing Director...

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/10/07

“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 AggarwalFrom bootstrapping Route Mobile in 2004 with just $2,000 and a second-hand PC…To building a $1.2 billion publicly listed global 'proficorn' (profitable unicorn) that is proudly 'Made in India, Built for the World'…To leading one of the largest CPaaS exits ever, and now steering the company within

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00:23:09

Episode 69: Vimal Odedra, Founder and Director at...

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/09/16

“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 AggarwalFrom being born in Uganda and forced to flee as a child during Idi Amin’s expulsion…To starting over in England with nothing but resilience and hope…From building an IT career at British American Tobacco…To venturing into telecoms with Annecto, launching innovative companies, and now embracing World Mobile Group’s

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00:20:18

Episode 68: Mila Budylo, Chief Commercial Officer at BSG

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/09/02

"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 AggarwalFrom lecturing in linguistics to leading one of the industry’s most prominent A2P hubs…From juggling three jobs in Ukraine just to make ends meet…To stepping — almost by accident — into telecom, and never looking back…This is the story of Mila Budylo: fearless, vibrant, and impossible to miss (just look for the brightest hair in the

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00:24:10

Episode 67: Eva Gildum, Managing Director at Yaana...

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/08/19

"Curiosity, courage and listening — that's what being human is to me!" 🌟— Eva Gildum, Managing Director at Yaana Solutions, in conversation with Anurag AggarwalFrom a chance internship at Telia during Denmark’s GSM revolution…To learning the ropes in data & financial clearing at Dan Net…From employee #1 at NeuString (building analytics where none existed)…To today leading Yaana Solutions — supporting 130+ mobile operators worldwide.This is the story of Eva Gildum — a people-first

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00:23:07

Episode 66: Andreas Felke, Board Advisor at IDM and...

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/08/05

"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 telecom aggregators!From selling it to a global player… to the rare moment of buying it back years later!This is the story of Andreas Felke — a journey of vision, grit, and coming full circle!In this

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00:23:46

Episode 65: Simona Maga, Head of Sales and Operations...

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/07/22

"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 AggarwalFrom a small Italian town near the French border…To Brazil, Switzerland, the U.S., and back to Rome...From dreams of being a painter…To leading global telecom strategy at one of the most respected names in the business…This is the story of Simona Maga — and it's anything but ordinary.In this deeply personal

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00:26:35

Episode 64: Sam Evans, Senior Managing Director at...

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/07/07

“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, communities, and careers.In this new Humans of Telecom episode, we go beyond the polished boardrooms and industry roundtables to meet the rock band member turned marathon runner, the introvert who commands

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00:20:13

Episode 63: Gisselle Ramirez, Sales Executive at...

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/06/26

“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, AT&T, Altice USA, and The Telecom Company, Gisselle has walked the talk in telecom! 📶But that’s only one side of her incredible story!In this candid episode, Gisselle shares how her early love for tech

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00:21:03

Episode 62: Richard Kwabena Asare, CEO at We2Stars Ghana

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/06/10

“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 TelecomToday, we spotlight the story of man who’s lived many lives and stayed true through them all! In this candid episode, Richard shares how a childhood fascination with cars and traffic-lights led to a love for systems and communication! He talks about his time in healthcare and finance, and why telecom

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00:23:28

Episode 61: Raluca Berchiu, CEO & Founder of CXM

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/05/27

“If I show up, I show up fully — with truth in my voice, a heart wide open, and purpose in every step!”— Raluca Berchiu, CEO & Founder of CXM, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Founder of Humans of Telecom✨ From Transylvania to Dubai, from dredging coastlines to launching satellites — Raluca’s journey is anything but ordinary! ✨In this deeply human episode of Humans of Telecom, Raluca shares:📚 Lessons learned on her grandmother’s balcony, where effort earned value, and storytelling built

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00:21:55

Episode 60: Jason Bryan, CEO at ROCCO Group

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/05/15

"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, Jason shares the incredible journey of a man who has truly lived the telecom industry — and lived across the world while doing so!🌍 From working in the Twin Towers in NYC to living in 7

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00:24:47

Episode 59: Tina Donaldson, VP Strategy at netnumber

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/05/05

"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 TelecomIn this captivating episode, Tina — an early innovator in the world of 'platform communications' — shares how a chance encounter at her mother’s charity baseball game and a lost bet led her into the world of telecom!She walks us through a remarkable career that includes pioneering work

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00:23:03

Episode 58: Daniel Kurgan, CEO at Arelion

Humans of Telecom ·

2025/04/29

"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 telecom which spans over 25 years. Starting as an account manager and rising to top leadership role of CEO and Chairman, Daniel has an extremely inspiring story to share, which includes his days of

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00:21:20

Episode 57: Romina Kaboorani, Director at G729

Humans of Telecom ·

2024/11/16

"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 Officer (Enterprise) at GMS.In this engaging episode, Romina — a powerhouse in the telecom industry with nearly a decade of experience — shares her fascinating journey. Starting her career in the Middle East,

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00:21:54

Episode 56: Matthew Whalley, Co-Founder and Managing...

Humans of Telecom ·

2024/11/02

"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 this engaging episode, Matthew takes us on a journey through his life—from growing up in Vancouver to making his way to London, where a life-changing phone call at a club set him on a new path. He reflects

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00:24:40

Episode 55: Anzelle Robertson, Programme Director at...

Humans of Telecom ·

2024/10/19

"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 her unexpected start at a law firm specializing in road accident claims. Passionate about public speaking from childhood, she initially pursued law, but a new brief from her principle attorney brought telecom

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