Bandwidth: Neil Hobbs and Brady Rafuse, euNetworks

The Bear Roars Special edition series Bandwidth serves as a platform to celebrate the people and stories of Dan’s book, Bandwidth: The Untold Story of Ambition, Deception, and Innovation that Shaped the Internet Age and Dot-Com Boom. Head to dan-caruso.com/book for more details. In this episode of The Bear Roars, Dan Caruso is joined by Neil Hobbs, Neil Hobbs, Partner at L5 Capital Partners and former Chairman of EuNetworks, and Brady Rafuse, former CEO and Chairman of EuNetworks—two industry titans with careers that span continents and decades of innovation. Neil and Brady share their incredible journeys from shaping the telecom industry in the UK at British Telecom to making waves in the U.S. at Level 3. Together, they reflect on pivotal moments like the failed BT-MCI merger, the highs and lows of the telecom boom and bust, and the transitions that led them to new leadership roles shaping the future of connectivity. The conversation dives into how they navigated major industry shifts, built resilient global digital infrastructure, and embraced cross-continental challenges. Whether you’re curious about the history of telecom, their leadership philosophies, or the future of connectivity in Europe and beyond, this episode is a must-listen. Highlights: - The untold story of the BT-MCI merger and its ripple effects. - Lessons in resilience from the telecom boom and bust. - Neil and Brady’s evolution from Level 3 to new leadership opportunities. - The evolving role of digital infrastructure in Europe and the U.S.

Links: - Learn more about Eu Networks: https://eunetworks.com/about/ Explore L5 Capital Partners: https://www.lfivecapital.com/ To nominate a founder or yourself as a future guest speaker, email us at contact@loudbearproductions.com.