Name: Broadband Nation Start-Up Pitch Contest
Start: 2024-10-10T10:40:00-0400
End: 2024-10-10T11:20:00-0400

Thursday October 10, 2024 10:40am - 11:20am EDT

Join us for the Broadband Nation Start-Up Pitch Contest, where innovative ideas meet the future of connectivity! This exciting event brings together entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and industry experts to showcase groundbreaking solutions aimed at enhancing broadband access and technology.

October 10^th
10:40am -10:55am ARPU, Take Rates, & Net Adds — How AI Software is Boosting Broadband Sales
Join us for a lightning-round introduction to the AI technology that has redefined broadband’s benchmarks for website and phone sales over the past three years. This session offers a straightforward breakdown of how traditional sales methods limit provider growth—and how AI software is transforming the way providers like Astound, WCTEL, Alaska Communications, and Breezeline maximize subscriber sales.
Speaker: Joel Silverman, Chief Customer Officer, Actifai

10:55am-11:10am Presentation - K&A IT Solutions
Speaker: Kirkland Cureton is the CEO of K&A IT Solutions

11:10-11:20 am Feedback from judges

Speakers

Joel Silverman

Chief Customer Officer, Actif.ai

As Chief Customer Officer of Actifai, Joel leads the AI company's customer and commercial strategy and is responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer development. He previously served as the CRO of Kasisto, focused on customer service AI applications. Prior to that, Joel held... Read More →

Kirkland Cureton

CEO, K&A IT Solutions

Kirkland Cureton is the CEO of K&A IT Solutions, bringing a wealth of experience in the telecommunications sector. Known for implementing strategies that drive cost reductions and improve operational efficiencies, Kirkland is committed to helping businesses optimize their communication... Read More →

Adrienne Ramsay

Founder, Delphi Strategies

Adrienne Ramsay is the founder of Delphi Strategies and has a proven track record in public policy, government service, and high-technology start-ups. Her career spans leadership roles in government, aerospace and defense firms, and technology start-ups. She has established strong... Read More →

Ariana Batori

Principal, Boundary Street Capital

Ariana Batori is a Principal at Boundary Street Capital, a private credit fund focused on providing flexible capital solutions to lower middle market technology and telecommunications businesses. Prior to Boundary Street, Ariana was a Senior Investment Officer and Global Lead for... Read More →

Bill Stueber

Telecom Partners Group, Founder & Senior Partner

Rajesh John

Partner, New Media IV Holdings

Thursday October 10, 2024 10:40am - 11:20am EDT
Spotlight Stage - Expo Hall

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