OUR MISSION
The Industry Cloud for Connectivity
Buying and selling network is broken and costs organizations billions of dollars per year. This is due to overreliance on poor data, manual efforts, and inferior technologies. Connectbase delivers trusted, fresh location-based insights that feed cutting-edge applications which are used by industry buyers and accelerate growth.
OUR STORY
The Convergence of Technology & Connectivity
Connectbase was founded in 2015 by Ben Edmond, who spent over 20 years in the fiber, telecom, and networking industry in a variety of executive leadership roles. Ben experienced firsthand the ways in which connectivity providers needed to position themselves for sustained growth and what was lacking in their current arsenal of capabilities. Among the most important revelations was the need for location context in everything they did – from identifying suppliers to quoting them and from prospecting buildings to pricing them. Connectbase was founded to specifically serve these buyers and sellers of network and deliver a level of precise decision-making and automation that was unrivaled.
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Meet our Leadership Team
Check out the leaders behind Connectbase’s success
Prior to founding Connectbase, Ben Edmond served as the Chief Revenue Officer at Global Capacity, where he was responsible for all aspects of the company’s customer go-to-market strategy and execution. Mr. Edmond has 20 years of experience in the fiber, telecom and networking industries, encompassing broad expertise in the areas of executive leadership, strategy, customer experience, sales, marketing, and operations.
Barbara Curran is a Senior HR Executive with over 20 years’ experience partnering with CEOs, Leadership teams, and VCs in emerging technology companies and mid-sized organizations at the inflection point of growth. Experienced across a wide range of HR areas including Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition and Employee Experience programs with a specific focus on creating and implementing programs to scale quickly and effectively. Deep expertise in creating global initiatives as well as integration responsibilities during multiple M&A events.
Steve Sincavage joined Connectbase with over 25 years of experience managing the finance, accounting and admin functions for high-growth technology companies. Prior to joining Connectbase, Steve served as the Chief Financial Officer for Socially Determined, a social risk data and analytics software company. Prior to that, Steve served as the Chief Financial Officer for SemaConnect, an electric vehicle charging company that more than doubled its revenues before it was acquired by Blink Charging. Prior to SemaConnect, Steve served as the Chief Financial Officer for Mobile Posse, a profitable mobile content discovery company that grew revenues 600% before it was successfully acquired by Digital Turbine. Steve also previously held financial leadership positions at Rivermine Software, Digital Paper and POMS Corporation. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from George Mason University.
As Chief Technology Officer, Trey leads the Connectbase Engineering and Development group. In addition to overseeing technology strategy, Trey helps to innovate by integrating new technologies with trusted systems and processes to ensure a modern and reliable approach to platform solutions. Trey has spent the majority of his career in managed IT services and supply chain technology services, developing and managing new product development processes and strategies, executing client-specific solution implementations for numerous IT services, driving major business process development and improvement activities, and directing personnel management and large-scale projects from concept to closeout. He holds an M.B.A. with a focus in Marketing / Product Management and Product Development from Lindenwood University, and a B.A. in International Studies with a Minor in Spanish from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Matt Clark brings over two decades of experience in leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategic growth to his role at Connectbase. Before assuming his current position, Matt served as President of MasterStream, a prominent telecom quoting software platform. Under his leadership, the team spearheaded initiatives to expand the platform’s reach and capabilities, while positioning MasterStream toward its successful acquisition by Connectbase.
Matt‘s journey in the telecommunications industry began as a co-founder of RNi, a pioneering fixed wireless company. During that time, RNi achieved significant milestones and ultimately secured a successful acquisition in 2007. Matt‘s continued dedication to the company’s growth led him to assume various executive roles within the acquiring company, where he played a pivotal role in integrating assets and driving expansion strategies, culminating in a successful exit to GTT. Matt earned his Executive MBA at the W.P. Carey School of Business in 2015.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Matt treasures spending quality time with his wife and three children. On weekends, you can often find him gathered around a fire, cooking delicious meals on the pit or grill, and enjoying the company of family and friends.
Prior to Connectbase, Andrew co-founded the UK-Based Telecoms Quoting Platform, LastMileXchange, in 2005 where he served as CTO. Andrew has 25 year’s experience building SaaS products, software teams and managing the operational procedures required to make them succeed. LastMileXchange was acquired by Connectbase in May 2023.
Prior to joining Connectbase, James was one of the co-founders of LastMileXchange (LMX) where he was the Chief Commercial Officer for 18 years. He joined the telecoms industry in 1996 working at Telecom Italia, European Communication Services and then WorldCom before founding LMX in 2005. He has a wide range of experience in leadership, sales, marketing, product development and pricing strategies.
Maria Sterck is the Senior Vice President of Platform Operations at Connectbase. She joined Connectbase in March of 2023 and is responsible for Product, Customer Operations, and Data Strategy. Maria brings over 15 years of experience in the financial industry and telecom sector leading product development, digital transformation, operations, and organizational design efforts. She is committed to driving transformative change and embracing new technologies and strategies to meet ever-evolving customer needs.
With over 25 years of experience in the technology space, Mary Ann Rose is a solution selling expert and a managed services leader, helping customers modernize their environment, lower their cost, and increase their revenue. Mary Ann is passionate about providing the best overall customer experience and building long-term relationships based on trust and value.
As the Senior Vice President of Sales Americas, Mary Ann Rose an amazing team that helps customers automate and transform the buying and selling of network, using the industry-leading platform, The Connected World. Mary Ann is responsible for generating new business, expanding existing accounts, and developing strategic partnerships across the Americas region. Mary Ann Rose also a co-founder of Unitas Global Connectivity Line of Business, where she created and launched two innovative solutions, Unitas Nexus and Unitas Reach, that connect enterprise edge locations to everywhere. Mary An is proud to be recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology in 2021.
Prior to her role as VP of Product, Carrie Ferrero spent most recent years at Connectbase as a Sr. Sales Engineer & Customer Success engaging and solutioning with customers to improve the user experience. Her expertise in consulting on lead to cash processes improvement, automation and building ecosystems dates back to her time at MasterStream where she was the Solutions Architect, focused on getting to know customer process, where it broke down and finding solutions that would help build efficiency and visibility in the marketplace. Carrie concentrates on the user experience at every layer while driving workflow driven solutions with a hyperfocus on connection gave her the right experience to help grow the Connectbase ecosystem. Through the years Carrie’s passion for her craft, the tech industry and leadership has led her to support women in the industry through building authentic leadership and mentor programs with Achieve Unite, Alliance of Channel Women and more. Carrie is now known as the trusted advisor and innovator, making a positive impact in a complex industry.
Craig Magerkurth is the Vice President of Data and Analytics, leading the research, acquisition, curation and maintenance of platform market data as well as market analysis and decision support reporting for Connectbase. Craig has 23 years experience in the telecom, vehicular traffic and public safety surveillance industries, focusing on complex program management, data center builds and migrations, and developing pricing software and data repositories. Craig is a former US Army Corps of Engineers officer, a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point and earned a masters degree in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri.
As VP of Solutions for Connectbase, Don Roots has over twenty years of experience in Telecom. Don has gained leadership experience in the Direct, Indirect and Wholesale distribution Channels along with leadership roles in both Telecom Sales and SaaS Quoting Automation, previously for MasterStream and currently with Connectbase.
Don is excited about helping to advance improvements in the Lead to Order automation process and being part of the team that will provide a better experience for Telecom Commercial and Wholesale buyers and sellers.
Outside of the office, Don enjoys time with his wife and three children and as a fifth generation Texan, Don can also be found working on his “Pit Master” skills on his smoker and grill which his family and friends are eternally grateful.
An experienced commercial leader with 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and cloud industries. Prior to Connectbase, Edison served in senior commercial roles at Telnyx, PacketFabric, and Megaport, leading successful global market expansions for each of these companies. His career is marked by exceptional leadership skills, a deep understanding of international business dynamics, and a proven track record in sales management and strategy. Edison is recognized for his ability to drive rapid revenue growth and successful market entries across complex global regions.
Heidi Juarez brings over 25 years of experience in Account Management, Implementations, Customer Success, and Customer Experience to her role at Connectbase. Before assuming her current position, Heidi served as VP of Customer Experience at MasterStream, the industry leader in complex quoting automation between telecom advisors and service providers doing business within the telecom ecosystem. During her tenure at MasterStream, she held many roles focused around providing amazing customer experience on the platform while building strong partnerships with the human side of her customers outside of the platform.
While at Connectbase, Heidi will be focused on taking her learnings and replicating her approach to customers within a large ecosystem of buyers and sellers. Her challenge will be to help educate and spread tried and true principles that help build true customer experience and partnership. In doing so, she will help both Connectbase and our Customers grow and flourish.
When Heidi is not working, you will find her focused on being a wife & mother who loves to cook and host gatherings while enjoying quality time with her family and friends.
Prior to leading the Sales Team at Connectbase, Steve Leavitt was the VP of Sales at Legendary Applied Analytics. While there, Steve was responsible for designing and executing their go-to-market strategy targeting net new market segments for the company. Steve has 20 years of diverse experience in SaaS sales serving in both Sales Leadership and General Management roles for both pre and post IPO companies. His prior experience also includes working for companies such as Connected Corporation, Imperva, Exact Software, Iron Mountain and HP.
Board of Directors
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Michael Coleman is a Director at Wafra, focusing on real assets and infrastructure investments.
Previously, Mr. Coleman was an Associate at American Infrastructure Funds where he focused on real asset private equity investments. Mr. Coleman began his career as an Analyst in the Energy& Power Investment Banking Group at Wells Fargo Securities.
Mr. Coleman earned a BA in Economics from Yale University.
Sean is Principal at Osage Venture Partners. He received his MBA after spending five years at Monitor Group where he focused on integrating marketing strategy and organizational design. He has enabled Fortune 500 multinational companies to achieve sustainable growth, primarily in the consumer-packaged goods and life sciences industries.
Results-focused leader with diverse experience within the telecom industry. Demonstrated acumen in strategic planning, sales team development, leadership, business planning, product management, execution and market development.
As a Founder and General Partner at Pulse Ventures, Matt is involved in all aspects of the firm including sourcing, researching, negotiating and leading investments in early stage technology businesses. Matt works closely with a handful of companies where he is an active board member and adviser to the senior management team.
Mr. Roberts is a founding member of venture capital fund Harbert Growth Partners, providing growth capital to emerging entrepreneurial leaders for the last nineteen years. He has spent the last 30 years as a principal in creating and investing in new businesses and as an advisor to entrepreneurs and corporate executives on operating growth, financing and exit strategies.
Tony Rossabi is an IT industry executive and board member active in advisory, networking, and industry speaking. Tony is co-founder of OCOLO, LLC, a dynamic marketplace for the sale of colocation products and services. Tony most recently was CEO of Recovery Point Systems Group Holding Company, a leader in Disaster Recovery services. Prior positions include Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of TierPoint, Managing Director for Digital Realty Trust’s colocation and connectivity business unit (Telx, LLC), and Senior Vice President of Global Carrier Solutions at TATA Communications. A talented and seasoned executive, Rossabi brings over twenty years of experience with technology, communications, and data center infrastructure firms in the functional areas of sales, marketing, operations, and strategic planning.
Mr. Shutt’s leadership career spans more than two decades in strategic leadership positions having held the roles of Executive Officer, President and Board member of several high profile and fast-growing technology companies in the telecommunications and technology industries in both public and privately held companies.
Alexandre Villela
Senior Vice President, Head of Ventures - DigitalBridge
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Senior Vice President, Head of Ventures - DigitalBridge
View Alexandre Villela on LinkedInAlexandre Villela is a Senior Vice President and Head of Venture Capital at DigitalBridge Investment Management with a focus on privately held, high-growth companies in digital infrastructure technology sectors. Mr. Villela has spent over 25 years working and investing in the Technology, Media and Telecom sector, with a particular focus on communications, infrastructure software, and networking domains.
Prior to joining DigitalBridge in 2021, Mr. Villela was a Managing Director at Qualcomm Ventures where he was responsible for
investments in 5G, networking and digital infrastructure. At Qualcomm, Mr. Villela oversaw the Qualcomm Ventures 5G Fund, a
$200M global allocation to accelerate adoption worldwide. Prior to Qualcomm, he spent seven years at Intel Capital as a Senior Investment Director, focused on Latin America and digital infrastructure deals in the U.S. Mr. Villela has extensive experience in corporate governance and transaction management, having participated on more than 20 boards as a director or observer.
Before working in venture capital, Mr. Villela was a General Manager at Gradiente Eletronica in Brazil, leading procurement and product development, and an Operations Manager at Samsung Electronics in South Korea, Mexico and Brazil. Mr. Villela received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at UNICAMP (Brazil) and attained his MBA at INSEAD (France).
Advisory Board
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A Global Technology Leader with a core finance background that has been leveraged to drive significant revenue growth and cost efficiencies. Successfully leads large organizations including; global sales, finance, procurement, and product management/marketing. Aptitude to assess and drive strategic investments that maximize the firms economic value and drive revenue growth.
Marc Dyman
Senior Vice President of Kinetic Wholesale and Public Private Partnerships - Windstream
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Senior Vice President of Kinetic Wholesale and Public Private Partnerships - Windstream
View Marc Dyman on LinkedInExecutive sales leader who creates results through his experience in executing successful sales strategies; and driving sustainable long-term results. His ability to resolve and simplify complex problems has allowed him to expand the growth of productive organizations. A high energy individual committed to elevating the brand reputation of talented sales organizations and corporations.
A driven leader with a passion for directing growth stage businesses. Strategic thinker with diverse experience in all phases of the telecommunication industry. Proven track record of delivering strong consistent revenue growth. Steve has been a Public Company CEO, has led several start-ups to profitable exits and was a senior executive at Charter Communications responsible for the launch and early-stage growth of their Business Service division. Stephen has also raised millions of dollars in early and mid-stage funding, provided M&A advisory services and has overseen several mergers & acquisitions.
A strategically focused senior telecom executive with over thirty years of experience building and leading successful teams in sales, marketing and operations. A broad comprehension of the ever-changing landscape of telecommunications and the ability to lead through it. Exposure on the customer side lending insight into end user priorities.
John Nolan joined Bluebird Network in April of 2023 as Chief Development Officer. Nolan is a telecommunications veteran with experience transforming large spend and supplier ecosystems, while leading expansive, global teams during his 20+ years in the industry. As CDO he is responsible for all aspects of corporate development, including M&A, business development, corporate strategy and innovation.
In his recent position as Vice President of Global Connections & Alliance Management with AT&T, Nolan was responsible for the company’s voice, data and performance relationships with other telecommunications providers in support of AT&T wireless and wireline business objectives around the world. Prior to that position, Nolan led the Wholesale Operations Center of Excellence including regulatory operations and various sales units responsible for more than one billion dollars in revenue.
Nolan earned his MBA from Saint Louis University and an undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Missouri- Columbia. He served as Vice-Chairman of the Board for Capacity Media’s Global leaders Forum and on the MEF Board of Directors. He has also served on the Advisory Board for the Robert J. Trulaske Sr. School of Business at the University of Missouri and in various capacities supporting United Way of Dallas and the Boy Scouts of America Circle 10 Council.
Top performing executive telecom leader with over two decades of industry experience. Mr. Ortega has been credited with driving sales revenues in excess of several hundred million dollars each year. As a former CRO he has a thorough comprehension of strategic wholesale capital markets, as well as the requisites of successful marketing, brand and sales enablement teams.
Sreenivas Rachamadugu
Senior Vice President, e-commerce - Expedia Group
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Senior Vice President, e-commerce - Expedia Group
View Sreenivas Rachamadugu on LinkedInSreenivas Rachamadugu is Senior Vice President Product & Engineering, Core Services at Expedia. The mission of Expedia is to power global travel for everyone, everywhere. In his role, Sreenivas is leading the development of the “Core Services” that power the travel platform for Expedia. He heads up the product, engineering and operations organizations for Checkout, Payments, Fraud & Risk, Loyalty, Ordering, Coupons, Conversations, Affiliate, One Messaging, and Finance platforms. Sreenivas has over 25 years of experience leading product, engineering, and operations organizations at leading global companies.
Prior to Expedia, Sreenivas was with Verizon for nearly 17 years, where held several executive roles in Product, Engineering, Operations, Business Transformation, Sales, Business Development and Strategic Ventures and Alliances. He was most recently VP of Product & Engineering for ecommerce at Verizon Media, where he led the development of the ecommerce capabilities for Verizon Media. Prior to Verizon, Sreenivas held leadership roles in engineering and project management at IBM/Candle Corporation, espire communications and First Consulting Group.
Sreenivas has a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Madras, a M.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Virginia and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management. He is a curious engineer and problem solver. He has more than a dozen patents that range from video to cost optimization using edge networks.
Sreenivas lives in the Washington D.C. metro area.
Prior to leading the Finance Team at Connectbase, Mr. Hazan served as the CFO at Invoke, ModoLabs, PeerApp (acquired by ESW Capital) and Enigma (acquired by PTC). Mr. Hazan has over 20 years of hands-on experience with software and services companies serving as a senior financial executive with experience in corporate finance and controllership, financial reporting, planning & analysis, operations, business development and M&A. Mr. Hazan led $80M M&A acquisitions for several software companies and raised $125M+ equity from global Equity Funds, VC’s and financial institutions through several rounds of financing.