Dawood Shahdad

I bridge the gap between cutting-edge wireless innovation and carrier-grade scale. As SVP of Hybrid MNO Network at Boost Mobile / EchoStar, I lead the integration and operation of the world’s first cloud-native 5G Open RAN network alongside multi-network hybrid partner ecosystems. As an advisor or board director, I help leadership teams de-risk complex infrastructure roadmaps, optimize capital allocation, and challenge legacy incumbents with agile, software-defined connectivity models.
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Why Dawood Shahdad: Board & Advisory Value

​Disruptive Architecture at Scale: Proven track record building and operating software-defined, cloud-native telecom architectures (Open RAN) from the ground up, moving past legacy hardware constraints.
​Hybrid Ecosystem & Multi-Network Integration: Deep operational expertise orchestrating multi-carrier roaming, core network slicing, and hybrid integration models across complex stakeholder networks.
Capital Efficiency & Strategic Governance: Hands-on experience balancing multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investments with aggressive unit economics, Capex optimization, and Opex efficiency.
​Go-To-Market & Vendor Strategy: Insight into how Tier-1 telecom operators evaluate, procure, and integrate emerging vendor solutions, providing founders with direct insider perspectives.
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Companies That Benefit Most
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Next-Gen Connectivity & Private Wireless (Series A–Growth): Startups building Private 5G, neutral host networks, hybrid MVNO platforms, or automated network orchestration software.
​Telecom SaaS, AI & Cloud Infrastructure Providers: B2B enterprise software companies targeting telecom operators that need strategic guidance on product-market fit, carrier integration, and enterprise sales cycles.
​Satellite & Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Innovators: Companies converging direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications with terrestrial mobile networks.
​Digital Infrastructure PE & Growth Equity Funds: Investment teams requiring commercial/technical due diligence, operational roadmapping, or post-acquisition technical oversight for wireless and fiber portfolio companies.