Humans of Telecom

"I want to live to 150, and make every year to count — full of passion, gratitude, and laughter!” ❤️ — Carla Oliveira, Head of Sales (Wholesale) at Go4Mobility, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From being born in Angola and raised in Portugal… To finding her calling in telecom — first in retail, then wholesale… From interning at Portugal Telecom to leading global sales at Go4Mobility… 𝗧𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 (— this is the story of Carla Oliveira, a woman whose energy, authenticity, and zest for life light up every room she walks into! In this episode of Humans of Telecom, Carla opens up about: 💫 How telco “found her” and why she fell in love with connecting people 🏆 The role of teamwork and purpose in creating lasting impact 💔 The deeply personal story of losing her mother mid-conference — and honoring her legacy through strength and professionalism 💃 The power of dance, discipline, and daily joy 🏋️♀️ Why her 7 a.m. gym routine keeps her grounded and sane 💰 That one time she won €10,000 on a TV contest ❤️ And her life’s mission — to live to 150 with passion, gratitude, and purpose! 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 — 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀! 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, and follow Humans of Telecom for more extraordinary voices shaping the industry and inspiring the human spirit! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dxdt_3Pc Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dt8GBhN4 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/dTe4JhNB Audible: https://lnkd.in/dfPgbgnH YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dww5ye9f Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dGrHpubw X: https://lnkd.in/dBUHpXg8 #HumansOfTelecom #Podcast #Telecom #WomenInTech #HumanStories

🎙️ 𝟳𝟬 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🚀 Humans of Telecom has proudly crossed the milestone of #SEVENTY episodes! 🙌 What started as a simple idea to celebrate the people behind telecom has evolved into a thriving global community — one that continues to inspire, connect, and share stories that truly matter! 𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to every listener, supporter, and especially to the 70 incredible guests who’ve shared their journeys with us! ❤️ A warm welcome to the newest voices joining this ever-growing family: Rajdip Gupta, Vimal Odedra, Mila Budylo, Eva Heinze Gildum, Andreas Felke, Simona Maga, Sam Evans, Gisselle Ramirez, Richard Kwabena Asare, CRB and Raluca Berchiu! 🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺, and follow Humans of Telecom for more engaging and insightful conversations that go beyond networks and technology — exploring the human side of telecom with Podcast Host Anurag Aggarwal! 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://lnkd.in/dxdt_3Pc 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: https://lnkd.in/dt8GBhN4 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰: https://lnkd.in/dTe4JhNB 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dfPgbgnH 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dww5ye9f 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: https://lnkd.in/dGrHpubw 𝗫: https://lnkd.in/dBUHpXg8 #HumansOfTelecom #Podcast #Telecom #HumanStories

It was a pleasure to be part of the Humans of Telecom podcast.Thank you, Anurag Aggarwal, for bringing out some untold sides of my journey. Route Mobile Limited SanRaj Family Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

“Scale sensibly to sustain — that’s the only way to build a lasting company!” 🚀 — Rajdip Gupta, Founder & Managing Director at Route Mobile Limited, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From bootstrapping Route Mobile Limited in 2004 with just $2,000 and a second-hand PC… To building a $𝟭.𝟮 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 '𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻' (profitable unicorn) that is proudly 'Made in India, Built for the World'… To leading one of the largest CPaaS exits ever, and now steering the company within Proximus Group, along with Telesign and BICS as the newly formed Proximus Global… Rajdip’s journey is a rare story of vision, resilience, and people-first leadership! In this episode of Humans of Telecom, Rajdip opens up about: 💻 The early days of coding Route Mobile Limited on a 486 second-hand PC 📈 The rollercoaster ride from bootstrapped startup to IPO on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) in 2020 🌍 Scaling globally while staying rooted in values of profitability & sustainability 🏏 His unreal cricket story — 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 $𝟯𝟬 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 ❤️ His most emotional moment: when office boys and drivers became shareholders and cried seeing life-changing money in their accounts 🌿 And - along with his brother Sandip - diversifying through SanRaj Family Ventures Pvt. Ltd. which spans across telecom, hospitality, renewable energy, sports, and even a 350-bed charitable cancer hospital in Mumbai Rajdip’s story reminds us that 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆! 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, and follow Humans of Telecom for more extraordinary voices shaping the industry and inspiring the human spirit! 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://lnkd.in/dxdt_3Pc 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: https://lnkd.in/dt8GBhN4 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰: https://lnkd.in/dTe4JhNB 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dfPgbgnH 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dww5ye9f 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: https://lnkd.in/dGrHpubw 𝗫: https://lnkd.in/dBUHpXg8 #HumansOfTelecom #Podcast #Telecom #HumanStories

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🏆✨ A huge congratulations to Vladimir Smal on being honored as the ‘𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱’ at the dazzling red carpet ceremony of the coveted Antonio Meucci Global Telco Awards! 🎉 From his inspiring career journey to his vision for the future, Vladimir’s story is one that truly embodies resilience, leadership, and a strong human connection in the world of telecom! 🎙️ Dive into his journey with podcast host Anurag Aggarwal on 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟱𝟰 of Humans of Telecom → https://lnkd.in/gPnGXK-D 🎧 Tune into Humans of Telecom on your favorite podcast platform for more extraordinary voices shaping the industry and inspiring the human spirit! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dxdt_3Pc Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dt8GBhN4 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/dTe4JhNB Audible: https://lnkd.in/dfPgbgnH YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dww5ye9f #HumansOfTelecom #Podcast #Telecom #HumanStories

“Even when life strips you of everything familiar, you still carry the power to rise again!” 🌍 — Vimal Odedra, Founder & Director at LiYF • Advanced solutions for your health; your business; your life!, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From being born in Uganda and forced to flee as a child during Idi Amin’s expulsion… To starting over in England with nothing but resilience and hope… From building an IT career at British American Tobacco… To venturing into telecoms with Annecto Telecom, launching innovative companies, and now embracing World Mobile Group’s mission to connect the unconnected… This is the story of Vimal Odedra — a journey of grit, reinvention, and purpose! In this episode of Humans of Telecom, Vimal opens up about: 🚢 His family’s steamboat voyage from Uganda to the UK 👬 His brother Vj Odedra - one of the world’s leading breathwork masters — pioneering the use of CO₂ science to help unlock peak performance through the power of breath 📱 The moment a woman begging with two mobile phones made him see telecom as a life-changing force 💡 Why innovation is his constant north star 💃 Launching a fashion label at London Fashion Week and producing his first dance album 🌿 His grounding practices in Reiki, nature, and energy alignment ❤ How his company LIYF supports women’s health — tackling PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, and more Vimal’s story is proof that technology is at its best when it serves humanity. It’s about balancing ambition with empathy, finding harmony in chaos, and choosing courage — every single time! 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, and follow Humans of Telecom for more extraordinary voices shaping the industry and inspiring the human spirit! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dxdt_3Pc Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dt8GBhN4 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/dTe4JhNB Audible: https://lnkd.in/dfPgbgnH YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dww5ye9f Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dGrHpubw X: https://lnkd.in/dBUHpXg8 #HumansOfTelecom #Podcast #Telecom #HumanStories #WomenHealth

Thank you, Anurag Aggarwal, for inviting me to your podcast! It was a real pleasure to have this conversation😊. What makes Humans of Telecom so special is that Anurag doesn’t just ask about your career - he also dives into your personal traits, values, and what really drives you☝️. Communication is at the heart of our industry, and this podcast shows it perfectly. With over 60 telecom professionals already featured, each episode offers a unique and engaging perspective. Highly recommend following Anurag’s work if you haven’t yet! 🎙️✨ #HumansOfTelecom #Podcast #Telecom

"My wow moment hasn’t happened yet — and that’s what keeps me moving!" 🌟 — Mila Budylo, Chief Commercial Officer at BSG, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From lecturing in linguistics to leading one of the industry’s most prominent A2P hubs… From juggling three jobs in Ukraine just to make ends meet… To stepping — almost by accident — into telecom, and never looking back… 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 Mila Budylo: 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 (𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 💜💗💙)! In this episode of Humans of Telecom, Mila opens up about: 🌍 Growing up and working in Western Ukraine during wartime, and the resilience it takes to keep building 📡 Navigating 19 years in telecom — from branded content to SMS, alternative messaging, AI voice & beyond 💡 Why her most “wow” career moment is still to come 🐕 Finding calm in mountain walks with her three quirky Chinese-crested dogs 🎬 Her second life as a movie blogger with 80k followers 🎉 And why she embraces color, rebellion, and a little irreverence in everything she does Mila’s journey is a reminder that telecom isn’t just about connections between devices — it’s about courage, joy, humor, and the human drive to keep showing up! 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, and follow Humans of Telecom for more extraordinary voices that shape the industry and inspire the human spirit! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dxdt_3Pc Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dt8GBhN4 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/dTe4JhNB Audible: https://lnkd.in/dfPgbgnH YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dww5ye9f Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dGrHpubw X: https://lnkd.in/dBUHpXg8 #HumansOfTelecom #Podcast #Telecom #CPaaS #HumanStories

"Curiosity, courage and listening — that's what being human is to me!" 🌟 — Eva Heinze Gildum, Managing Director at Yaana, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal From a chance internship at Telia during Denmark’s GSM revolution… To learning the ropes in data & financial clearing at Dan Net… From employee #1 at NeuString (building analytics where none existed)… To today leading Yaana — supporting 130+ mobile operators worldwide. This is the story of Eva Heinze Gildum — a people-first leader who turned questions into products, and products into impact. In this candid episode of Humans of Telecom, Eva explains how she: 🔎 Challenged the status quo by putting autonomy and real decision-making back in the hands of telecom professionals 📊 Built analytics that translate complex roaming data into actionable value (and proved customers would pay for it) 💡 Gained her masterclass in customer experience from none other than The Walt Disney Company! Plus — the human side you’ll love: 🏃♀️ A “meditative runner” who clears her head on the road 🎷 A saxophone player who learned to perform for hundreds (and survived the stage nerves) 🧩 Quiet moments: puzzles, knitting and the introvert who also lights up the after-party Eva’s story is a reminder that innovation is equal parts tech and trust — and that curiosity + courage + listening make the best product teams. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, and follow Humans of Telecom for more extraordinary voices that shape the industry and inspire the human spirit! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dxdt_3Pc Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dt8GBhN4 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/dTe4JhNB Audible: https://lnkd.in/dfPgbgnH YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dww5ye9f Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dGrHpubw X: https://lnkd.in/dBUHpXg8 #HumansOfTelecom #Podcast #Telecom #CPaaS #HumanStories