Joe Madden

Joe Madden is a distinguished figure leading a team of industry experts in the mobile sector, providing invaluable guidance for the development of cutting-edge technologies like 5G, Edge Cloud, IoT, and now delving into the prospective realm of 6G. His approach involves detailed technical analyses merged with precise economic forecasts to shape informed predictions concerning future technology trajectories.

His remarkable foresight in monitoring mobile traffic density trends enabled the early prediction of key industry shifts such as the emergence of Small Cells, even four years before their actual implementation. Back in 2014, he stood out as the sole analyst with spot-on forecasts concerning the success of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and the sluggish uptake of IoT within the 5G landscape. Furthermore, in 2019, his accurate foresight on the adoption of Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) during the 5G phase reinforced his reputation as a tech visionary.

Joe Madden's team successfully sells their research findings to a wide array of industry suppliers ranging from semiconductor firms to major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), offering critical insights that aid these enterprises in making informed decisions about embarking on new Research and Development (R&D) ventures.

His expertise spans across Mobile Infrastructure, Handset Technology, Product Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and Business Development, with a significant recognition as a Lightreading 'Leading Lights MVP' in 2022, underlining his pivotal role and influence within the tech and mobile communication realms.

His educational background includes studies at prestigious institutions such as the Stanford/AEA Executive Institute and a certificate from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he deepened his knowledge. He also pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and completed his high school education at Newbury Park High School.

Throughout his career, Joe Madden has held notable roles in various organizations, including being the Founder and President at Mobile Experts Inc., engaging in Strategic Corporate Development at Avago Technologies, serving as the Interim CEO at STI Government Products, and taking up leadership positions as General Manager in several technology-focused companies such as Spectrian Corp, Superconductor Technologies, and Watkins Johnson. Additionally, he gained valuable experience through internships at Rockwell Science Center early in his career.