GCS Connect: Leaders

Leaders S3: E04 - Paul Ruppert (Global Point View)

Paul Ruppert · March 2, 2022

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Interview with Paul Ruppert

Leaders S3: E04 - Paul Ruppert (Global Point View)

Podcast: GCS Connect: Leaders

March 2, 2022

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

We discuss characteristics of great leaders withPaul Ruppert, Growth Strategy and Business Consultant at Global Point View, with reference to 'Mission, Mates, Self' and using military experience to become a better business leader. He talks about the sheer scale of innovation and change in telecoms, the building blocks of a great business from start-up to megacorp, and retaining passion over a long career. All in all, keep the answer simple and focus on the outcome in business.

Paul Ruppert has over two decade’s experience in commercializing telecommunications technology, specifically focusing on the global use of text messages by enterprises connecting with their end customers. He’s an “ambidextrous executive” having deep experience in start-ups as well as global Fortune 100 Enterprises, including “going global from the start” with a startup, and selling it five years later for $500M. As a strategic consultant to enterprises developing conversation commerce, his clients include Facebook, MasterCard, Western Union, Liveperson, as well as PE and VC firms. His functional skills span business development, award winning product development, global commercialization as well as framing M&A thesis on deals ranging from $5m to $60B. In addition, he’s co-authored two SMS related patents, as well as having been a professional ski instructor for 25 years.

Guest: Paul Ruppert