Operating at the Intersection of Telecom Infrastructure, Capital Allocation, and Innovation Systems

Operating Scope

Work spans global telecommunications operators, venture-backed technology companies, and enterprise stakeholders operating within capital-intensive, infrastructure-driven environments.

  • Active engagement with 15+ global telecom operators

  • Direct exposure to investment committees, venture ecosystems, and operating units

  • Experience across AI, IoT, network infrastructure, and emerging platform models

  • Regular interaction with C-level executives, board advisors, and business unit leadership

Core Capabilities

  • Ecosystem Signal Interpretation — Interpret and synthesize signals across startups, vendors, and operators, distinguishing technically viable innovation from scalable capability

  • Capital Allocation & Investment Framing — Support investment decisions and strategic prioritization through structured evaluation and cross-functional synthesis

  • Governance-Aligned Innovation — Align venture-stage innovation with enterprise risk thresholds, incentives, and operational accountability

  • Operator Engagement & Strategic Alignment — Act as a coordination layer across operators and partners to align priorities and accelerate decision-making

  • Partnership Structuring & Commercial Strategy — Structure partnerships and validation pathways that bridge innovation with enterprise deployment

Selected Experience

Telecom Council — Executive Director
Lead a global consortium of telecommunications operators and strategic partners focused on structured evaluation of emerging technologies and innovation adoption.

  • Convene leadership across global operators to evaluate technology priorities, risk, and deployment pathways

  • Architect innovation cohorts connecting venture-backed companies with operator decision-makers

  • Establish governance-aligned forums enabling business units to assess emerging capabilities within capital and operational constraints

Conatus Advisors — Managing Partner
Advise technology companies and leadership teams on capital positioning, governance readiness, and enterprise integration.

  • Guide founders and executives in aligning innovation with enterprise adoption requirements

  • Structure validation strategies that improve investor conviction and commercial outcomes

Verizon Ventures — Investment Principal
Evaluate and supporte strategic investments across telecommunications, AI, and infrastructure technologies within a corporate venture framework.

  • Contributed to investment decisions through structured technical and commercial evaluation

  • Facilitated enterprise engagement across 20+ portfolio companies

  • Initiated executive forums to translate venture innovation into operational pilots

Verizon Labs — Business Development
Advanced IoT and emerging technology initiatives through ecosystem partnerships and early-stage validation.

Verizon Enterprise — Strategic Accounts
Managed complex infrastructure relationships with global technology companies including Google and Netflix.