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Paul Ruppert: Why The Mobile Phone Business Grew at Lightning Speeds

Paul Ruppert · February 11, 2022

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Interview with Paul Ruppert

Paul Ruppert: Why The Mobile Phone Business Grew at Lightning Speeds

Podcast: Science of CX

February 11, 2022

Paul Ruppert is a CPaaS veteran mobile services executive, consultant and holder of 2 tech patents enabling global text messaging. He is a skilled negotiator with 25 years of experience at C-Level messaging, mobile and tech sales. Graduated from Harvard in Public Policy, Paul…

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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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About this episode

Paul Ruppertis a CPaaS veteran mobile services executive, consultant and holder of 2 tech patents enabling global text messaging.

He is a skilled negotiator with 25 years of experience at C-Level messaging, mobile and tech sales.

Graduated from Harvard in Public Policy, Paul served over a decade as policy advisor in cabinet agencies, White House and US Senate.

Paul Ruppert has had an exceptional record in strategic partnerships forging connections and collaborations in private sector tech companies combined with senior legislative, policy and political experience at the highest levels of the public sector.

He has an executive career marked by talent mixing enabling his success in building startups to billion dollar valuations, globally scaling enterprises and forging cross border, cross functional and cross company negotiations.

Paul is now the President of Global Point View Ltd, a strategy consultancy providing insights and plans for commercial scaling, partnerships and acquisitions to companies looking to leverage mobile services.

His clients have included Facebook, MasterCard, Western Union, Liveperson, PE firms including HIG Capital, Warburg Pincus, and other firms looking to leverage mobile services as part of their plans for conversational commerce.

Key Takeaways.

Paul’s unlikely journey into the world of telephony.The rise and domination of mobile phones. Why phone technology has been spreading like wildfire over the years. The text messaging business. The connection between mobile tech, commerce and globalization. How to plan and implement your business strategies. The six factor analysis. How to leverage time, people, talent money, will and technology in the execution of your ideas.

Connect with Paul

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulruppertintl/

Company Website - http://www.globalpointview.com/

Personal Website - http://www.paulrruppert.com/

Guest: Paul Ruppert