Glenn Lurie
Glenn Lurie (Synchronoss, AT&T Mobility & Stormbreaker Ventures)
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About Me
As a telecommunications visionary with nearly three decades of experience, Glenn Lurie has been at the forefront of mobile innovation and digital transformation. His career spans the evolution of wireless technology from its early days at McCaw Cellular, through his rise to President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Operations, his tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer of Synchronoss Technologies, and his current role as General Partner at Stormbreaker Ventures — encompassing the launch of Cricket Wireless, the rise of the modern smartphone era, and the leading edge of AI-driven connectivity.
His leadership philosophy centers on what he calls the "Three P's": People, Purpose, and Passion. Surrounding yourself with talented people, establishing a clear purpose, and maintaining passion for innovation are the cornerstones of business success.
At AT&T, Glenn Lurie led initiatives that revolutionized the telecommunications industry, including negotiating the exclusive partnership with Apple to launch the first iPhone in 2007 and establishing AT&T's Internet of Things division. These groundbreaking businesses transformed not only AT&T but the entire mobile landscape, setting the foundation for today's smartphone-centric world.
As President and Chief Executive Officer of Synchronoss Technologies, Lurie guided the company's evolution in cloud services and digital solutions for telecommunications providers, enhancing how carriers manage their subscribers' digital experiences and advancing Synchronoss's position as a global leader in the telecommunications and wireless industries.
Currently, as General Partner at Stormbreaker Ventures, Glenn Lurie mentors and invests in startups at the intersection of technology and mobility, helping the next generation of innovators shape the future of wireless connectivity.
Passionate about the potential of 5G, IoT, and AI to create smarter, more connected environments, Lurie believes we're only at the beginning of a transformational era where technology will enhance how people live, work, and interact with their surroundings.
Throughout his career, he has maintained that success comes from hard work, competitiveness, self-reflection, and passion — principles developed during his earlier years as a professional soccer player. He remains committed to fostering inclusive innovation that bridges the digital divide and creates technology that truly makes life better for everyone.
His leadership philosophy centers on what he calls the "Three P's": People, Purpose, and Passion. Surrounding yourself with talented people, establishing a clear purpose, and maintaining passion for innovation are the cornerstones of business success.
At AT&T, Glenn Lurie led initiatives that revolutionized the telecommunications industry, including negotiating the exclusive partnership with Apple to launch the first iPhone in 2007 and establishing AT&T's Internet of Things division. These groundbreaking businesses transformed not only AT&T but the entire mobile landscape, setting the foundation for today's smartphone-centric world.
As President and Chief Executive Officer of Synchronoss Technologies, Lurie guided the company's evolution in cloud services and digital solutions for telecommunications providers, enhancing how carriers manage their subscribers' digital experiences and advancing Synchronoss's position as a global leader in the telecommunications and wireless industries.
Currently, as General Partner at Stormbreaker Ventures, Glenn Lurie mentors and invests in startups at the intersection of technology and mobility, helping the next generation of innovators shape the future of wireless connectivity.
Passionate about the potential of 5G, IoT, and AI to create smarter, more connected environments, Lurie believes we're only at the beginning of a transformational era where technology will enhance how people live, work, and interact with their surroundings.
Throughout his career, he has maintained that success comes from hard work, competitiveness, self-reflection, and passion — principles developed during his earlier years as a professional soccer player. He remains committed to fostering inclusive innovation that bridges the digital divide and creates technology that truly makes life better for everyone.
As carriers spend billions to deploy 5G networks, Synchronoss President and CEO Glenn Lurie doesn't see a "direct and simple" path to ROI. Enhanced services like Synchronoss' personal cloud product are the type of features that will add value for consumers in the context of 5G.
