Gaurav Goel

CEO

Los Gatos, California, United States24 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Led multi-billion-dollar acquisitions through innovative product strategies.
Co-founded a successful communications software company with 40% YoY growth.
Pioneered AI and Edge Computing initiatives at Verizon.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Telecommunications and AI-driven Product Innovation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyData InsightsAiEdge ComputingProduct Management

Other Skills

Data AnalyticsAdTechData GovernanceCloud ApplicationsMarket ExpansionVoIPWireless NetworkingProduct Lifecycle ManagementMobile InternetNew VenturesGo-to-market StrategyMobile DevicesWirelessTelecommunicationsCloud Computing

About

I’m a Product Innovation and Strategy leader with over 25 years of experience transforming emerging technologies into market-defining platforms and measurable business growth. My passion lies at the intersection of AI / GenAI, Edge Computing, Data Analytics, and IoT—where new ideas become scalable products that shape industries. At Verizon, I’ve led the creation of the company’s first Data Insights and AdTech ecosystems, initiatives that powered multi-billion-dollar acquisitions (AOL, Yahoo) and redefined how data drives business outcomes. I’ve also spearheaded Edge AI strategies, embedding GPU/NPU intelligence into routers to enable real-time inference and next-generation digital services for both consumers and enterprises. Earlier, as Co-Founder of BayPackets, I built and exited a communications software company that served Tier-1 clients globally and achieved 40% YoY growth. I’m energized by leading high-performing teams, forging strategic partnerships, and turning breakthrough ideas into tangible impact. Always exploring what’s next—whether in AI innovation, digital ecosystems, or data-driven business models. Let’s connect if you’re driving innovation, building data-centric platforms, or looking to transform bold ideas into scalable value.

Experience

Verizon

Sr. Director - Product Strategy & Innovation

May 2013 – Dec 2025 · 12 yrs 7 mos · San Jose, California, United States

Drive Verizon’s strategic innovation agenda across consumer, SMB, and enterprise segments, blending Agentic AI, data, and connectivity to launch next-generation digital services.
Operated as GM for multiple internal incubation initiatives, owning vision, roadmap, operating model, and delivery from concept through commercial scale.
Led enterprise AI strategy, building a secure, policy-driven Agentic AI platform that orchestrated specialized agents to deliver measurable business and customer outcomes.
Applied GenAI and agent-based automation to streamline complex, multi-step workflows, reducing manual effort and improving consistency and experience.
Drove customer discovery and validation through enterprise marketer interviews, early adopter pilots, and alpha/beta programs.
Built and led cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Data, and GTM, delivering five commercial launches in under two years.
Balanced growth with financial discipline, managing revenue, cost, and margin trade-offs.
Built Verizon’s inaugural AdTech ecosystem, enabling campaign orchestration and monetization; foundational to the AOL and Yahoo acquisitions and $7B in top-line revenue.
Architected Verizon’s enterprise Data & Analytics platform and led Data Governance, establishing secure, governed data foundations enabling trusted AI/ML adoption.
SELECTED BUSINESS IMPACT
Directly accountable for $100M+ in incremental annual revenue through new product introduction, bundling, and monetization.
Architected Verizon’s enterprise-wide Data Insights Platform, the single source of truth for Network, Marketing, Product, and Sales.
Delivered measurable ARPU uplift, attach-rate expansion, and churn reduction.

Product ManagementAIData AnalyticsEdge ComputingAdTechData Governance+2

Nokia

Product Management Cloud services

Jan 2010 – Jun 2013 · 3 yrs 5 mos · 499 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Managed complete life cycle of innovative cloud based services for a full range of Nokia devices – from Smart phones to feature phones

Product ManagementCloud Applications

Ortiva wireless (acquired by allot communications)

Director, Product Management

Mar 2008 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos · Greater San Diego Area

Successful deployments in global mobile operators

Baypackets inc acquired by genband, now part of ribbon communications inc.

Co-Founder

Feb 2000 – Jun 2006 · 6 yrs 4 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Co-founded and scaled an advanced-communications software company from inception to successful acquisition. Directed product strategy, funding, and market expansion.
Secured multi-million-dollar contracts with AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, and SoftBank; powered ⅓ of Japan’s calling-card traffic.
Built strategic partnerships with Sonus Networks, Vodafone, and SoftBank Broadband — grew revenue 40% YoY.
Guided company vision, product roadmap, and technology evolution through three venture-funding rounds and global expansion.
Represented BayPackets at industry conferences, establishing thought leadership in VoIP and IMS architectures.

Product StrategyMarket ExpansionVoIP