The Connectivity Matters Podcasts

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A series of interviews with key leaders through the Connectivity industry. All brought to you by the Connectivity team at neuco a specialist global recruitment and executive search firm.

  1. Scaling IoT Teams Globally - Episode 30 - Alexis Susset, CTO at UnaBiz

    09/06/2025

    Scaling IoT Teams Globally - Episode 30 - Alexis Susset, CTO at UnaBiz

    Join us for an incredible conversation with Alexis Susset, CTO of UnaBiz, as he shares his remarkable journey from an 18-year-old intern in Paris to leading global IoT connectivity solutions. In this episode, Alexis reveals the secrets behind successful international expansion, from his pioneering work bringing cloud technology to Vodafone, to co-founding Enerbrain, scaling Soracom across Europe, and ultimately helping save Sigfox through UnaBiz's strategic acquisition. Key Topics Covered: Breaking into new international markets with cultural intelligenceBuilding and scaling technical teams across different regionsThe evolution of recruitment processes from startup to scaleWhy recruitment agencies are essential for cultural fit assessmentRegional differences in buyer behaviour (Japan vs Europe vs US)The unique challenges of IoT hardware developmentStrategic approaches to international business development Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Connectivity Matters Podcast00:53 Alexis Susset's Early Career Journey01:39 Transition to the UK and Career Growth04:41 Exploring Cloud Technologies at Vodafone07:32 Founding Enerbrain and IoT Innovations20:33 Challenges and Successes in Recruitment26:56 Building a Strong Marketing and HR Foundation27:50 Overcoming Brand Perception Challenges28:15 Strategies for Global Business Expansion28:38 Understanding Cultural Differences in Market Entry35:28 Scaling Teams in New Regions42:04 Navigating Regulatory Challenges47:23 Personal Experiences and Advice51:43 Final Thoughts and Conclusion About Our Guest: Alexis Susset is CTO of UnaBiz and Executive Vice President for Japan and South Korea. With over 20 years of experience in telecommunications and IoT, he has led international expansion efforts across Europe, Asia, and North America. Previously, he was instrumental in building Soracom's European operations and co-founded Enerbrain, an IoT energy optimisation company. About Connectivity Matters: The Connectivity Matters podcast brings you conversations with key leaders throughout the connectivity and IoT industry, brought to you by the connectivity team at neuco, a specialist global recruitment and executive search firm.

    55 min
  2. Retaining Talent in the IoT Sector - Episode 29 - Torsten John, SVP of Sales, EMEA at Icomera

    27/01/2025

    Retaining Talent in the IoT Sector - Episode 29 - Torsten John, SVP of Sales, EMEA at Icomera

    Listen in as Torsten John, the SVP of Sales, EMEA at Icomera, explains the ongoing challenges of connecting the railway industry with IoT technologies.  Torsten also discusses the challenges of hiring and retaining top technical talent in the railway industry, as well as his strategies for promoting a healthy working culture at Icomera.  The Connectivity Matters Podcast is sponsored by neuco, a global search firm that is advancing careers across the technology industry. Learn more about neuco and neuco Executive Search here: neuco & neuco Executive Search

    37 min

  3. 21/11/2024

    Reducing Your Time to Value - Episode 28 - Paddy Gogin,  SVP of Sales at Blues

    Join us to find out how Paddy Gogin, the  SVP of Sales at Blues, took the leap from a professional rugby player to a leadership position in the IoT industry.  This fascinating conversation covers everything from how Paddy got into the industry to his advice for other people who are on a similar path, touching on simplifying your challenges, finding the right talent, and reducing your time-to-value along the way.  The Connectivity Matters Podcast is sponsored by neuco, a global search firm that is advancing careers across the technology industry. Learn more about neuco and neuco Executive Search here: neuco & neuco Executive Search

    47 min

  4. 04/11/2024

    Changing Career Priorities - Episode 27 - Ryan Carlson, Head of Digital Marketing at Soracom

    How do you transition from philosophy to connectivity? Find out in this conversation with Ryan Carlson, the Head of Digital Marketing at Soracom, as he discusses the changes he’s seen in the IoT sector throughout his career.  We also touched on talent topics, including the importance of tailoring your job search to a specific personality, and Ryan’s story of entering the industry.  The Connectivity Matters Podcast is sponsored by neuco, a global search firm that is advancing careers across the technology industry. Learn more about neuco and neuco Executive Search here: neuco & neuco Executive Search

    1h 4m

  5. 26/09/2024

    Automating Zero-Touch Operations - Episode 26 - Wim te Niet, VP Global Sales - Service Assurance Solutions

    Automation continues to have a wide-reaching impact on organisations across the connectivity industry. To help us understand the role of data, specialists and automation, we spoke to Wim te Niet, the VP of EMEA at EXFO, about his work to bring automation into the company.  The conversation also touched on topics like retention strategies, psychological barriers and Wim’s own professional journey into the connectivity sector.  The Connectivity Matters Podcast is sponsored by neuco, a global search firm that is advancing careers across the technology industry. Learn more about neuco and neuco Executive Search here: neuco & neuco Executive Search

    40 min

  6. 09/08/2024

    Creating Collaborative Marketing & Sales - Episode 25 - Jennifer Montague, VP of Growth at Onomondo

    Growth is an important aspect of any business, whether that’s growing your customer base or internal team. In this episode, we spoke with the VP of Growth at Onomondo, Jennifer Montague, about the ways that she is growing the business.  We touched on topics like the importance of diversity, advice for applicants and hiring managers, and the role that marketing and brand building play in growth.  The Connectivity Matters Podcast is sponsored by neuco, a global search firm that is advancing careers across the technology industry. Learn more about neuco and neuco Executive Search here: neuco & neuco Executive Search

    38 min

  7. 17/07/2024

    Prioritising Connectivity in IoT - Episode 24 - Märt Kroodo, Founder & CEO at 1oT

    Connectivity in IoT comes with a whole host of challenges. To help us navigate them, we spoke with Märt Kroodo, the Founder & CEO at 1oT, a company that is modernising the IoT market with telecom-independent eSIM connectivity services.  In this episode, Märt talked about the importance of partnerships in the IoT sector, as well as the technological and logistical developments that he has seen in the industry. The Connectivity Matters Podcast is sponsored by neuco, a global search firm that is advancing careers across the technology industry. Learn more about neuco and neuco Executive Search here: neuco & neuco Executive Search

    40 min

  8. 18/03/2024

    Retaining Talent Through Constant Innovation - Episode 23 - Bruno Santos, Global Business Development Director at Celfocus

    Generative AI is one of the biggest technological developments of recent years. Join us as we explore its impact and applications in the connectivity industry with Bruno Santos, the Global Business Development Director at Celfocus.  In this episode, we discussed Bruno’s path into the industry, his perspectives on the talent shortage in the connectivity sector and the importance of work-life balance in high-innovation companies.  The Connectivity Matters Podcast is sponsored by neuco, a global search firm that is advancing careers across the technology industry. Learn more about neuco and neuco Executive Search here: neuco & neuco Executive Search

    39 min
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A series of interviews with key leaders through the Connectivity industry. All brought to you by the Connectivity team at neuco a specialist global recruitment and executive search firm.

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    2022 - 2025
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