# James Segil

> Co-founder of Openpath (acq. by Motorola) & EdgeCast (acq. by Verizon for $400M)

Co-founder and President of Openpath Security, acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2021.

Previously co-founded EdgeCast Networks, acquired by Verizon for $400M in 2013.

Built and sold 4 tech companies including KnowledgeBase (acq. by Talisma) and Virtualis (acq. by Allegiance Telecom).

Former CMO of Verizon Digital Media Services and Corporate VP at Motorola, leading global marketing & inside sales.

Graduate of Harvard Business School, with early career in product marketing at Mattel.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to validate a startup idea
✔️ Fundraising from VCs or strategics
✔️ Building & launching enterprise SaaS
✔️ Going from 0 to 1
✔️ Scaling operations post-product market fit
✔️ Strategic exits & M&A
✔️ Marketing & GTM for B2B
✔️ Building effective partnerships/alliances

Excited to share learnings from building and exiting multiple companies—let’s talk.

**Rating:** 5/5 (3 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $350.00

## Subscription Plans

- Validate & Fund Your Startup — 1:1 Strategic Partner (Full Access) ($2500.00/month)

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/JamesSegil)
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