Company Stats

• Capital Raised: Just over $60 million.
• Number of Employees: 146.
• Year Founded: 2015.

Episode Highlights

• ✅ Connectbase simplifies the connectivity industry by providing a comprehensive platform that helps providers buy and sell connectivity with ease.
• ✅ The connectivity industry involves over 50,000 providers worldwide, all working together to make the digital world function seamlessly.
• ✅ Connectbase’s growth strategy focuses on proving value step by step, leading to milestones that attract both customers and investors.

Episode Summary

In this episode, Ben Edmond, founder of Connectbase, delves into the complexities of the connectivity industry and how his platform is revolutionizing the way providers buy and sell connectivity. With over $60 million raised and a team of 146 employees, Connectbase has established itself as a critical player in a fragmented and complex market. Ben shares insights into the iterative approach he used to build the business, starting with a bootstrap model and evolving through strategic funding and customer acquisition. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the market's intricacies and addressing the inefficiencies that have long plagued the industry.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:30 Company Stats

00:46 Understanding the Connectivity Industry

01:28 How Connectbase Transforms Connectivity

03:27 The Inspiration Behind Connectbase

04:19 Raising Capital for Connectbase

06:14 Connectbase's Market and Clients

07:49 Connect With Connectbase

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