Was Charter’s Disney deal precedent setting? Let’s watch the next big deal. I do think it changes the landscape.
The last thing AI got wrong was… texts about voting for a political party I’m not affiliated with, and calling me Christopher.
My prediction for the $42 billion BEAD program: Many moving parts and players between federal and state, so it will be a long slog, but ultimately an important and great opportunity.
TV series everyone should binge: “Succession” is still my favorite. Sad it is over.
Business speak phrase or buzzword I find most annoying: “per my last email” or “just following up.”
What’s your position on Stanley Cups (not the NHL kind)? I’m a convert.
What emerging industry trend are you most excited by and why? Mobile–quite excited to further deepen our product relationship with our customers and boost revenues.
Do you personally still have a traditional cable video package? Yep
If you were a social media influencer, what product would you peddle? I could honestly be a Disney Parks vlogger. I’m an AP holder and could give a VIP tour guide a run for their money.
Book, movie or TV series that greatly influenced my leadership style: As a product leader, the coach from Netflix’s series “Cheer” said something that I repeat a lot–unrelated to telecom but totally relateable: “We’re going to do it until we get it right, and then we’ll do it until we can’t get it wrong.” This is the mindset I want us to bring to our product readiness and G2M strategies.
Favorite way to destress? Hanging with my kids on the beach, Peloton, mindless TV or reading a good book.
Fast food guilty pleasure: Starb’s (Starbucks for those of you who don’t have teenagers who give cute abbreviated names to everything.)
Summer Olympics event you most want to see in person? Swimming & gymnastics.