The Connectivity Matters Podcasts

The Connectivity Matters Podcast

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.

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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.