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Paul R. Ruppert, Mobility Renaissance Man, Technology Revenue Whisperer and Aspiring Mandalorian.

Paul Ruppert · April 4, 2023

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Interview with Paul Ruppert

Paul R. Ruppert, Mobility Renaissance Man, Technology Revenue Whisperer and Aspiring Mandalorian. — Paul Ruppert

Podcast: The Wireless Way, with Chris Whitaker

April 4, 2023

Great conversation with Paul, we cover CPaaS, mobility, IoT, revenue creation, adoption rates in technology, pivoting and advice for technologist looking to expand their offerings. This is the way. In addition, a student of the Stoics. If you are not familiar with the Stoics…

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Key topicsKey Trends in Private Equity:Technology-focused investments: The technological landscape is rapidly evolving, and private equity firms are seeking investment opportunities in cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things. Lessons Learned from 20 years of Cross Border Partnership StrategiesHarvard University Master in Public Administration with a background in both the private and public sectors, Paul has honed a unique combination of skills that allow him to approach strategy consulting with a multidisciplinary perspective. Expertise in CPaaS and Mobile ServicesThe global CPaaS market is expected to grow from $3.1 billion in 2020 to $10.7 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 27.3% during the forecast period (Source: MarketsandMarkets, 'Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) Market by Component, Organization Size, Deployment Model, Vertical, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025'). View all topics →

About Paul Ruppert

CPaaS, Mobile Services expert, Start up scaler and Global Revenue expert with $400+ million in sales

$300M+ Growth revenue driven2 SMS interoperability patents co-authored25+ Years Mobile-industry leadership experienceHarvard Master’s degree

Paul Ruppert is an experienced executive in the field of CPaaS and mobile services, with a background in strategy consulting and holding two patents in global text messaging. He has worked in both the private and public sectors, utilizing a variety of skills at the highest levels of both. He has generated over $400 million in direct sales, is a skilled negotiator, and has experience leading global commercial, product, and marketing teams. He has also been involved in M&A deals in B2B SaaS sales.

Prior to entering the private sector, Paul received a master's degree from Harvard and served in policy and political roles in the US government. In the private sector, Paul has a proven track record of success, including scaling startups to billion-dollar valuations, forming global partnerships, and managing $130 million business P&Ls. He currently serves as the President of Global Point View Ltd, a strategy consulting firm that provides insights to technology companies.

His clients include Facebook, MasterCard, Western Union, and private equity firms looking to leverage mobile services in their digital plans for conversational commerce. He also provides PE advisory services to clients such as the National Bank of Kuwait, HIG Capital, Warburg Pincus, and One Equity Partners.

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Paul ask a great question you need to ponder, even answer at the end of the episode. And he gives some great advice on how to handle your answer.

CEO Global Point View – CPaaS, Mobile Services expert, Start up scaler, Global Sales expert, Negotiator, Strategic Partnerships

Paul Ruppertis a veteran CPaaS and mobile services executive, strategy consultant and holder of 2 tech patents enabling global text messaging, with career experience in both the private and public sectors applying a range of multidisciplinary skills exercised at the highest levels of both arenas–from corporate boardrooms to the White House.

He has generated over $400M in direct sales, is a skilled cross border negotiator, technology innovator and strategic partnership driver with two decades leading global commercial, product, marketing teams and M&A deals in B2B SaaS sales. Prior to entering the private sector, with a Harvard masters graduate degree Paul served over a decade in policy and political roles as an legislative assistant to a US Senator, economic development advisor to a cabinet Secretary, a technology industry lobbyist and White House staffer.

His private sector achievements are exceptional including scaling startups from $0 to $Billion valuations, forging global strategic partnerships, doing business in 80 countries, working with private equity and $B enterprises managing $130M business P&Ls, and managing cross border, cross cultural teams of teams having lived in the US, France and China. Paul is the President of Global Point View Ltd, a strategy consulting firm providing insights to technology companies seeking guidance on focus, strategies and plans via scaling, partnerships and acquisitions.

His international clients have included Facebook, MasterCard, Western Union, Liveperson, Infobip, private equity and venture firms looking to leverage mobile services in their digital plans for conversational commerce.

More on Paul- https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulruppertintl/

Infographic on Paul-https://www.slideshare.net/pruppert/paul-r-ruppert-mobile-exec-graphic

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