Kyle Whitehill on Connecting the Unconnected, CEO Truths—and a Surprise Cameo from Lucy

What happens when a global CEO decides that leadership isn’t just about contracts and growth, but about education, dignity, and connection?

In this conversation, I sit down with Kyle Whitehill, CEO of Avanti Communications, to explore the human side of telecom leadership. From sober karaoke nights in India, to making the tough call to keep 300,000 African schoolgirls connected to online education, Kyle shares how courage and compassion shape the future of global connectivity.

And just when you think you’ve heard it all, his assistant Lucy jumps in for a surprise cameo, offering a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to work alongside a visionary CEO. Together, they deliver insights that are strategic, heartfelt, and surprisingly fun.

In This Episode:

• Why the future of connectivity is about people, not satellites
• Kyle’s global journey: from Vodafone in Ghana, Qatar, and India to leading Avanti
• The multi-orbit strategy explained in plain English: “the right capacity, at the right price”
• Project iMlango: why Kyle refused to cut off education for 300,000 children in Kenya
• Stories of culture and growth: dancing sober to Hotel California with his Indian team
• The lonely truth of being a CEO—and why calling out hidden issues builds trust
• Kyle’s trusted inner circle of advisors and how they keep him honest
• Lucy’s surprise cameo: how she sees Kyle’s leadership, his quirks, and the lighter side of running a global business

Guest Links:
🌍 Avanti Communications
💼 Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn

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