The Whiskey and Wireless Podcast
The Whiskey and Wireless Podcast
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Join Ron Willett for spirited discussions about telecom with industry leaders, subject matter experts and more! New episodes posted monthly.
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Explores various aspects of the telecom industry, focusing on topics such as business development, technology innovation, and personal anecdotes, with episodes like the one with Eddie DeCurtis discussing business friendships and the challenges of launching a startup.
Join Ron Willett for spirited discussions about telecom with industry leaders, subject matter experts and more! New episodes posted monthly.
In Episode 11 of Whiskey and Wireless, Ron Willett sits down with Erik Levitt, CEO of Viper Networks, for a fast-moving, story-filled conversation about the wild road from rural Dominica to building a full-scale wireless carrier.
Erik shares how growing up in the Caribbean shaped his mindset, what it took to launch his first company at 21, and how he’s evolved across three decades of entrepreneurship, from data centers to messaging, and now full mobile network deployment.
They also cover:
-Building an independent wireless carrier in underserved markets
-The surprising resilience of wholesale voice
-Smart cities, solar energy, and what’s next for Viper Networks
-How music, risk, and reinvention fuel long-term success
Oh, and yes, Erik once sang the national anthem at Madison Square Garden.
Subscribe for more conversations with the people pushing the wireless world forward.
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