In this episode of Innovation Unplugged, Jim sat downwith telecom visionary Glenn Lurie, whose leadership helped usher in one of the most transformative moments in technology history – the launch of the first iPhone with AT&T.

As a veteran of the wireless industry and now a General Partner at Stormbreaker Ventures, Glenn reflects on his remarkable journey – from negotiating with Steve Jobs and Apple’s team on a groundbreaking deal that reshaped the mobile ecosystem, to leading AT&T Mobility and pioneering the rise of Cricket Wireless and IoT connectivity.

Together, Jim and Glenn unpack the pivotal moments thatchanged how we connect, communicate, and live – and explore what’s next at the intersection of wireless, software, and venture innovation. Glenn offers an insider’s view on:

• How the original iPhone deal came together – and how it permanently redefined the carrier and device relationship.
• Why the App Store was the true game-changer that unlocked today's mobile-first society.
• The evolution of MVNO's and new connectivity models reshaping competition and consumer choice.
• The role of Stormbreaker Ventures in backing the next generation of innovators driving the, ”connected ecosystem.” And much more…

With candid reflections and forward-looking insights, Glennshares how wireless innovation has evolved from the early days of flip phones to a world of intelligent, connected everything – and what needs to happen next for the industry to keep leading the way.

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or technologist, thisepisode offers a masterclass in leadership, transformation, and the future of connectivity from someone who’s helped shape it at every stage.

Tune in to hear how Glenn Lurie helped move the world from the phone line to frontier tech – and where he believes the next wave of disruption will come from.