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Kaitki Agarwal

Founder & PresidentA5G Networks, Inc.

Nashua, NH

Member Since July 2023

Skills

General Management
Product Strategy
Entrepreneurship

About

Kaitki Agarwal is the co-founder & President of A5G Networks. A5G Networks is a leader in converged 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi autonomous mobile core software. Before A5G Networks, Kaitki co-founded Parallel Wireless in 2012. Kaitki was the Chief Product Officer at Parallel Wireless and led product and operations. She led the disruption of the traditional RAN market with the open RAN movement. She established global operations in the US, India, UK, and Israel and grew the team to 500+. Before founding Parallel Wireless, Kaitki was at Starent Networks/Cisco where she led the multimedia team and architecture for various packet gateways, VoLTE products, led customer engagements with several customer wins. She created a culture of innovation and has 50+ patents pending and granted. Kaitki has a strong track record of innovation and leading disruptions in the end-to-end telecom networks for RAN, Voice, and packet core. Kaitki holds MBA from Babson College, Product Strategy from Kellogg, and a BS in computer science from IIT Roorkee. As a woman in technology leader, Kaitki is driving several initiatives for women via forbeswomen, IEEE WIE, DWEN and women in tech forums. Her story is published by the government of India and the British high commissioner for SheIs – 75 women in STEAM, a book that will showcase women role models for youth, make visible the leadership of women, and generate interest in the SDGs. Kaitki is also recognized in CRN’s Women of the Channel list for 2023. Kaitki is a board member, strategic advisor, A member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and an official member of the Forbes technology council.

Published content

11 biz steps to embracing, promoting, and living the green life

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In the global marketplace, it is all or nothing—your brand's reputation is on the line. Before a company can adopt a green business values plan, the leadership team needs to be honest about their passion for sustainability in general because they will need to “walk the walk” if they want other stakeholders to buy into their green policies. Fast Company Executive Board members know all about following your North Star and what it will take to truly stick with it across every aspect of the establishment. Here, they offer 11 best practices for building a startup company with authentic green business practices. Demonstrating transparency and responsibility elevates a positive brand image in the local and global community.

15 business strategies to expand your audience

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Here's how to have a greater community impact in diverse markets—nationally and globally. If you're ready to expand your business into a new or unfamiliar market, proactive research is essential to assess what is currently missing and how your brand can offer the best solutions. In addition, collaborating with local partners or hiring staff from the targeted region enables you to keep your ear to the ground from day one and learn to speak the language.  Leading experts from Fast Company Executive Board have been there, and realize, it's not about simply setting up shop in a new location, it's about build meaningful relationships that will be beneficial for community and company growth. Consider the following 15 tips to grow your business successfully in diverse markets. 

AI-assisted balanced leadership

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Leadership is transforming and becoming more data-centric, so implementing AI into leadership could help us become more balanced leaders.

10 reasons why telling your brand's story matters

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Sharing relevant content can build stronger business-client connections. Becoming a better storyteller for your intended audience members will not boost your business’s profit margins overnight, but learning to regularly share relatable content with live audiences or through digital communications is one step in the right direction. Here, 10 experts from Fast Company Executive Board weigh in on why storytelling through brand marketing ads and consistent outreach has the potential to increase your bottom line in the long run.

18 ways for introverts to communicate more effectively on the job

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Here are key strategies to grow in confidence and strengthen business relationships.  Contrary to popular belief, a successful, savvy business person is not necessarily always the biggest extrovert in the room. Improving your active listening skills and post-meeting communication strategies also play a part in capturing the attention of peers or direct reports regularly. This is key to building stronger team relationships.  By leaning into what makes them a little different from their outspoken counterparts, introverts are likely to have a positive impact in their place of business. If you're an introvert in the workplace and unsure about how to leverage your "superpower" as a reserved business professional who wants to get ahead, below, 18 experts from Fast Company Executive Board offer their tips on how to build your comfort level in engaging with others and being an effective communicator.

20 innovative ways companies can contribute to their communities

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Modern companies should think beyond traditional philanthropic efforts and find ways to make a real difference for the people they serve. As consumers become more focused on brands that practice corporate social responsibility, more and more companies are finding impactful ways to make a positive mark on their local communities. Forward-thinking businesses are spearheading work programs, offering financial assistance, and nurturing entrepreneurial talents in their neighborhoods. Here, Fast Company Executive Board members discuss the strategies companies can adopt to contribute to their local communities in an impactful way. Follow their recommendations to create a lasting and meaningful change in your community beyond your bottom line.

Company details

A5G Networks, Inc.

Company bio

A5G Networks Inc. is a leader and innovator in autonomous (AI/ML) mobile core software. The company is headquartered in Nashua, NH, USA with offices in Pune MH, India. A5G Networks is pioneering secure and scalable 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi software to enable distributed network of networks for smart cities, private networks, connected cars and CSPs.

Industry

Technology

Area of focus

Wireless
Machine Learning
Software

Company size

11 - 50