
I am the Founder and Principal of InBounce, Inc. We build companies from idea to successful exit. Previously, I was the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Cartiza, a company founded in 2006 with Comcast. Prior, I founded Movaz Networks. When I sold Movaz, we had over $100 million revenue. In 1998 I co-founded Siara Systems which we sold to Redback for $4.3 billion. I’ll be writing about how to build a startup from just an idea into a multi-billion dollar company.
The key to developing a solid company culture is to build it into the initial business plan. Culture should be inclusive and celebrate diversity and it should be driven from the top down. Some of the best ideas and companies don’t make it because of lack of leadership. Build a winning culture and your chances will significantly increase tobring about success.
One of the key drivers to bringing these technologies to life is 5G. 5G promises to connect everything around us to a network that offers the speed, responsiveness and reach to unlock the full capabilities of virtual reality, artificial intelligence and the internet of things. Once 5G happens, the question isn’t how these technologies will launch—it is when.
Technologies to reduce cost and increase the quality of care in the U.S. and worldwide are critical—and not far off. Entrepreneurs, major tech companies and VCs alike are investing in the latest healthcare technology. We are on the cusp of a revolution that will change our lives for generations to come.
An increasing number of programs aim to change this by encouraging women and minorities to participate in STEM and startups. Still, none of them go far enough. Startups should make diversity and inclusion part of their business plans. As a society, we need to demand and follow through on change. The true difference will come when society puts equal effort into cultivating the careers of all people regardless of gender or ethnic background.