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Four Decades of Antenna Innovation with Minya Gavrilovic

Far 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...

Creating a Culture to Disrupt and Innovate with Chris Hillabrant of Tillman

Would 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...

Rethinking Talent Management in the New World of Work with Carolina Milanesi

As workforce trends shift, companies have begun rethinking talent management strategy. With the youngest generations entering the workforce, companies are tasked with finding a way to keep them engaged and employed. In this episode, The Heart of Tech founder Carolina Milanesi discusses workforce trends...

Laying the Foundation for a Connected Future with Steve Smith of Zayo

Tower companies, data centers, fiber businesses -- communications infrastructure are like "internet plumbers." Communications infrastructure is crucial for preparing the world for digital transformation. As cloud technology evolves and moves out from the core markets to the "edge" where people live, hyperscalers rely on...

The Legal Side of 5G — Collaboration is Key with Kevin Jones

Smart 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...

Wireless Infrastructure as a Service (WIaaS) with Justin Marron of SVP

Nicknamed 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,...

Implementing Strategic Change in a New Era with Paul Fioravanti

With 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...

The Secret to 20 years Strong in Telecom Services with Andrew Herring and Kelly Lazuka of Fullerton

It 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, a company doing just that. Andrew is the Sr. Vice President of Strategic...

The Rebirth of ExteNet: Bringing a CEO’s Vision to Life with Rich Coyle

Our world is fast-paced, with everything accessible in a single click. The growth in connectivity is 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...

Six Companies – One Vision with Chris Maguire of NextEdge Networks

How 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...

Welcome to the Future of Shared Digital Infrastructure with Rod Hanson of Cityside Networks

When it comes to broadband, the monopoly system is expensive to build. Rod Hanson, the Chief Executive Officer of Cityside Networks, talks with Carrie Charles about how a wholesale shared digital infrastructure is a cost-effective solution to the problem. Wholesale shared networks allow other carriers...

Trends and Challenges in Digital Infrastructure with James Childs of GeoLinks

GeoLinks is in the business of solving the digital infrastructure problems of today. In this episode, Carrie Charles welcomes James Childs, GeoLinks' Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Spectrum Strategy. GeoLinks services both primary and redundant connectivity, disaster preparedness and anchor institutions. To...

Building and Leading Resilient Sales Teams with Kim Kerr of US Cellular

Recruiting, 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...

Raising the Industry to New Heights with Heather Gastelum of T-Mobile

Just 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...

Talent Retention in a Hot Market with DISH Wireless’ Nichole Thomas and Katie Flynn

Talent 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...

Diversity Drives 5G: Empowering Women in Tech with Amy Wheelus of AT&T

While 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...

The GSS Way: Design for Compliance with Steve Blazenko and Alex Novak

Design 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...

5G Marketing Trends and Insights with Peter Linder of Ericsson

With 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...

Essential Leadership in the 5G Era with Josh Broder, CEO of Tilson

In the military, leadership is essential and something that every soldier must learn. You have to go through leadership training so that you can apply that to your life in the military and after. This is exactly what Josh Broder did. He always knew he...

The 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 she thinks is the future of clean power infrastructure. Join this conversation and discover the possibilities of having a greener world.

Building Small Cells the Fast and Easy Way: The Story of Helicore with Kevin Russ and Josh Dotson

While 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...

The Convergence of Communication and Computation with Dr. Vida Ilderem

What 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...

The Opportunity of Municipal Broadband with Cobb Fendley

Municipal 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...

The Business of Digital Infrastructure and What Lies Ahead with Jennifer Fritzsche

There 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...