Let's Get Digital with Carrie Charles
Let's Get Digital is your gateway to the innovators and ideas transforming the digital infrastructure industry. From wireless telecom to fiber networks and data centers, this podcast explores all things digital infrastructure—diving into the trends, technologies, and people shaping the future of connectivity.
Hosted by Broadstaff CEO Carrie Charles, each episode features candid conversations with top industry leaders, uncovering the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation. Discover the innovations, leadership strategies, and company cultures driving success in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Whether you’re a business leader, a professional aiming to grow, or simply passionate about digital innovation, Let's Get Digital is your go-to resource for staying ahead in this dynamic industry. Tune in and let’s get digital.
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Previously known as 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, the ‘Let’s Get Digital’ podcast is sponsored by Broadstaff in partnership with RCR Wireless News. Broadstaff is a full-service national staffing firm specializing in all areas of digital infrastructure. Since 1982, RCR Wireless News has been the leading media source for unparalleled news coverage, in-depth insights, and comprehensive analysis of the wireless and mobile technology industry.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 156
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Phil Shih of Structure Research on the Trends and Forecasts Shaping Digital Infrastructure
In this episode, Philbert Shih, Founder and Managing Director of Structure Research, offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure through the lens of market intelligence a…
Building the Internet’s Fast Lane: Ivo Ivanov on DE-CIX, Global Interconnection, and the Leap into Space”
In this episode, Ivo Ivanov, CEO and Chairman of DE-CIX, shares how his company is building the next generation of Internet infrastructure — from peering evolution to space-based exchanges. Ivo unpac…
Reimagining Data Center Energy: Gauri Potdar and the Natural Gas Revolution at GPC Infrastructure
In this episode, Gauri Potdar, Chief Commercial Officer of GPC Infrastructure, shares how her company is pioneering onsite natural gas power solutions for data centers — delivering scalable, efficien…
Scaling Smart: How DartPoints Is Redefining Regional Data Infrastructure with Clarity, Culture, and Control with Scott Willis
In this episode, Scott Willis, CEO of DartPoints, shares his leadership journey through long-distance telecom, wireless, and now data centers — and how DartPoints is meeting enterprise demands in non…
Edge Ahead: Digital Realty CTO Chris Sharp's Vision for the Next-Gen Data Universe
In this episode, Chris Sharp, Chief Technology Officer at Digital Realty, explores the evolving role of data centers in the age of AI and digital transformation. From demystifying inference vs. train…
Crosstown Vision: Mike Underdown on scaling Fiber in America cities
In this episode, Mike Underdown, Founder and CEO of Crosstown Fiber, shares his remarkable journey through the telecom industry — from pioneering CLECs to founding one of Chicago’s most unique underg…
Powering the AI Revolution: Zayo’s Bold Move to Lead the Future of Fiber and Digital Infrastructure
In this episode, Andrés Irlando, President and COO of Zayo Group, unpacks the transformative impact of Zayo’s acquisition of Crown Castle’s fiber assets and what it means for the future of digital in…
Engineering the Future: AI, Automation and the Tech Powering Telecom's Next Chapter with Sean Shahini of Inorsa
In this episode, Sean Shahini, Founder and CEO of Inorsa, shares how his company is using automation, AI, and cloud-based tools to streamline telecom engineering. From reducing tower site design time…
Riding the Wireless Wave: Big Moves, Bold Priorities and The Power of Community with Patrick Halley of WIA
In this episode of Let’s Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Patrick Halley, President & CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), to explore the bold moves and powerful commu…
How Brightspeed is shaping America's Digital Future with Tom Maguire
In this episode of Let’s Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Tom Maguire, CEO of Brightspeed, to explore how the company has rapidly become the third-largest fiber builder in the U.S. Tom…
Innovation as a Service: Rethinking Digital Solutions with Yazz Krdzalic of Equus
In this episode of Let's Get Digital, Carrie Charles interviews Yazz Krdzalic, Vice President of Market Development at Equus Compute Solutions (ECS). Yazz shares how ECS is transforming digital infra…
Bandwidth Builders: The People & Stories Behind the Fiber Revolution with Dan Caruso
In this episode of Let’s Get Digital with Carrie Charles, we sit down with Dan Caruso, a powerhouse in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Known as "The Bear" for his tenacity and drive, D…
From Data Centers to DeepSeek: Navigating the Future of Digital Infrastructure with Hunter Newby
In the premiere episode of Let’s Get Digital with Carrie Charles, we dive deep into the future of digital infrastructure with industry icon Hunter Newby of Newby Ventures. As a pioneer in carrier-neu…
Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: The Wireless Industry with Dennis McColl of PracticalRF
In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles speaks with Dennis McColl, founder of PracticalRF. Dennis shares his career journey, starting with his early fascination with wireless technology and…
Growth Strategies in a Challenging Market with Leighton Carroll of Baylin Technologies
In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Leighton Carroll, CEO of Baylin Technologies, about his leadership philosophy, experiences in turnarounds and integrations, and insights i…
Blueprints for Scalable Growth & Effective Leadership with Serghei Busmachiu of Utilities One
In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Serghei Busmachiu, CEO of Utilities One, about his inspiring journey and the rapid growth of his company. Originally from Moldova, Serghei…
Effective Strategies to Empower Remote Workers with Emir Aboulhosn of NetLync
In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Emir Aboulhosn, CEO of NetLync, about the evolving landscape of device technology and the challenges of fostering a successful remote cult…
Harnessing AI to Drive Business Optimization and Growth with Angus Ward of Beyond Now
In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles talks with Angus Ward, CEO of Beyond Now about the intersection of AI and Communication Service Providers (CSPs), exploring how AI can transform the …
The Role of Wireless in EV Innovation with Rich Berliner
In this episode, Carrie Charles speaks with Rich Berliner, CEO of Fifth Gen Media, to talk about the evolving opportunities in telecom and related sectors like EV charging. They discuss the transfera…
Mission Critical: Drive Efficiency & Engagement with Ruby Kolesky of Joyous
In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles welcomes Ruby Koleski, CEO of Joyous, to discuss her inspiring professional career and the innovative work of Joyous. Ruby shares her journey from gr…