Rob Kurver

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My work focuses on AI strategy, Agentic AI, CPaaS, and Network APIs at the intersection of telecom, cloud communications, and intelligent engagement.With decades of experience across telecom, cloud communications and infrastructure, I help industry leaders turn disruption into opportunity. From the early days of high performance computing to today’s CPaaS, APIs, CX and AI-driven networks, I’ve always been at the forefront of what’s next.As Founder and CEO of The Next Cloud and Founding Partner of the CPaaS Acceleration Alliance, my work centers on turning vision into impact. I focus on helping organizations navigate transformation, align strategy and execution, and build ecosystems that deliver real results.This approach has led to tangible outcomes across the global communications landscape:• Built CPaaS Acceleration Alliance into a global alliance uniting over 100 companies driving innovation and intelligent engagement in telco and cloud comms.• Created CAVE and the CPaaS Acceleration Summit (CASA) one of the industry’s most respected gatherings for leaders shaping the future of communications.• Guided executive teams on strategies for AI, network APIs, and ecosystem growth.• Des

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