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Recent Work

IdealWave is very proud of the work we do, and appreciate thoroughly the tremendous success of our clients. Some recent examples of work are:    
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Client: Telscape
   
  • Chief Privacy Officer
  • Client: Feeva
   
  • VP of Business Development
  • Client: io Global
   
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Client: LOC-AID
   
  • Director of Market Segmentation
  • Client: Verizon
   
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Client: Scanbuy
   
  • Engagement: VP Sales
  • Client: Palm

Executive Search

Inc. magazine, in their annual review of fastest growing companies, stated that "The number one reason Inc. 500 companies grew so fast was due to the strong talent within the company" and went on to say that "the number one challenge of Inc. 500 companies to sustain their growth is obtaining strong talent."

BSG's mobile and convergence practice, IdealWave, brings a refreshing and unique philosophy to their clients as they innovate and drive the future of mobility. IdealWave's philosophy combines the singular commitment and investment in the mobile marketplace with the core values of trust, confidentiality, integrity, and knowledge. IdealWave celebrates that it is not a generalist search practice. The majority of our repeat clients are dedicated to one marketplace just as we are at IdealWave and this shared focus creates successful search results.

IdealWave is respected as the most experienced team in executive search for the mobile industry with over 8 years of combined expertise in mobile executive search. IdealWave's clients range from the mobile carrier community to start-ups with engagements typically including Vice President and C-level roles. IdealWave excels in finding uniquely qualified leaders in this dynamic field and marketplace as the convergence of digital media and telecom significantly alters traditional business models, content rights management models, and the fundamental perception of the "phone."

 

 How We Work

The BSG Team Ventures search methodology leverages our primary market research, substantial strategic market insights, a deep understanding of executive achievements "in market", and being able to "ask the right questions." BSG Team Ventures approaches each search engagement as a team capable of delivering exceptional results based on industry relationships, category expertise, functional expertise, and global insights. By fully utilizing the significant size of BSG Team Ventures' network of relationships and industry expertise, each search engagement team quickly identifies key executives and works on matching, due diligence, references, and screening. An unwaivering commitment to the mobile industry produces deeper, more insightful relationships that translate into a trusting and genuine circle of introductions, market insights, and expertise. The BSG Team Ventures 'culture of excellence' pervades every engagement and interaction.

        Market Knowledge

In the process of a search engagement, BSG Team Ventures mobile practice, IdealWave, is often thought of as 'much more than an executive search firm' because of our dedication and focus on the global mobile marketplace. Over 8 years of this specialization and focus gives IdealWave much greater insight and marketplace understanding, a greater appreciation of the achievements of the executives in market, deeper and long-standing relationships with executives, faster search completion times, more efficient search strategies, and more satisfied clients. IdealWave is a known and trusted quantity by executives in the mobile industry, treated as equals in discussions about the market, trend analysis, insights, and conclusions.

 

Thought Leadership

Since the founding of IdealWave in January 2001, the global mobile marketplace has changed dramatically, and the Principals of IdealWave have been a part of each and every evolution. They have been quoted in national newspapers, periodicals, and trade magazines on topics such as executive development, the strength of the job market, MVNOs, content distribution, carrier consolidation, etc. They were written up in Wireless Review as the "go to guys" in wireless, were engaged in frequent commentary in the "Lowenstein Lens", and have moderated conference panel about mobility for AlwaysOn, NATPE, NEMS, etc.