Tech Disruptors AT&T Ventures Bets on Future Telecom Trends
Dec 29, 2025
Vikram Taneja, Head of AT&T Ventures, dives into the evolving world of telecom and strategic investments. He discusses his journey to AT&T and the unique, founder-friendly approach of his venture arm. Taneja highlights current trends like physical AI, edge computing, and the promising future of 6G. The conversation touches on how AI optimizes network operations, AT&T's satellite partnerships, and the role of IoT in device management. He also shares insights on emerging investment themes in fintech and network-enabled experiences.
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Career Path Into AT&T Ventures
- Vikram Taneja described his career from databases and forensics to venture investing at AT&T over 11 years.
- He explained AT&T Ventures spun out to be more deliberate and focused on connectivity-related investments.
Scale And Founder-Friendly Terms Win Deals
- AT&T Ventures differentiates by being strategic and offering AT&T's unique scale in connectivity.
- The group also stays founder-friendly and keeps investment processes efficient to win deals.
Invest Where Connectivity Drives Value
- Focus investments where connectivity makes networks better, drives demand, or improves security.
- Prioritize adjacencies like IoT, XR, and autonomous systems that create new connectivity needs.