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Our Mission

We want to revolutionize how tier 2 and tier 3 telcos, MSO's and incumbent telco players deliver communication services through our Al-powered virtualized solutions. Having worked in and around this industry for the past 70 years collectively and experienced it's highs and lows, we believe we have the vision and knowledge to transform and reimagine traditional telecom operations.

We are committed to democratizing access to next-generation network capabilities, enabling incumbents to compete with industry giants while enhancing global connectivity. Through strategic partnerships and continuous innovation, we're building a more connected future where every telecom provider, re-gardless of size, can deliver world-class communication services to their communities.

The Leardership Team

R. Srinivasan (Srini)

CEO, Visionary Technology Leader

  • Spearheading One Eight's innovation with hands-on expertise in global opera-tions and a profound understanding of transformative telecom technologies.
  • Combines technical mastery with strategic insight in legal and corporate affairs to develop our unique technological edge in the marketplace.

R. Venkatesh (RV)

President, Strategic Business Architect

  • Translates complex technical capabilities into compelling commercial oppor-tunities with unparalleled financial acumen.
  • A proven leader who has orchestrated multi-million dollar programs that dra-matically enhance operational efficiency while driving revenue growth.
  • Leverages extensive industry relationships to navigate regulatory landscapes with ease
  • Excels during critical situations as both crisis manager and innovative solution creator, consistently transforming challenges into opportunities.

Suguna V

VP-Ops, Operations Excellence Architect

  • Brings transformative leadership to complex supply chain systems with a proven track record of building high-performance teams
  • Masters the intricate balance between process optimization and program ex-ecution, having successfully delivered large-scale engineering initiatives across diverse environments.
  • Demonstrates exceptional poise under pressure, consistently converting op-erational crises into strategic advantages through methodical problem-solving and decisive action.

The Advisors

Sanjay Kapoor

Chief Mentor, Telecom Industry Titan

  • Former CEO of Airtel India who shaped the telecommunications landscape across global markets.
  • Distinguished board member of prestigious organizations including Bennett Coleman & Co., VLCC, PVR Cinemas, and Indus Towers.
  • Renowned strategist with unparalleled expertise in transforming ambitious visions into sustainable, profitable enterprises.
  • Brings invaluable industry insights and executive leadership that consistently delivers exceptional stakeholder value while navigating complex market dy-namics.

PG Ponnapa

Advisor to Board, Strategic Marketing Virtuoso

  • Distinguished corporate leader with CXO pedigree across multiple enter-prises, including former CEO of AOI India.
  • Brings exceptional insight into ISP market dynamics and competitive land-scapes.
  • Renowned for dissecting complex business challenges into actionable imple-mentation frameworks.
  • Trusted mentor guiding startups from vision to market success through stra-tegic guidance and operational excellence.
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