Bio

Biju Nair has a 26 year record of entrepreneurial and innovation leadership that has helped shape today’s wireless software industry. His inventions, the businesses he started and the products he pioneered have had a profound impact on the wireless software market. His innovative work on network analysis tool at SAFCO Technologies, his groundbreaking work on seamless roaming between wireless technologies at PCTEL have lead to widespread adoption of these products in the industry. His Big Data analytics work on subscriber churn reduction as well as innovation around next generation of connectivity solutions for LTE based devices lead to acquisition of his last start-up by Synchronoss. Biju presently serves as the President & CEO of Hyla Inc. (Previously eRecycling Corps), a Tier 1 VC backed technology company focused on sustainable mobile eco-systems &enabling connectivity for the 64% of humanity that does not have Internet access. At Hyla, Biju is focused on developing technology that will make it easier and cost-effective for mobile operators to acquire & process devices from early upgrade programs & convert them into profitable revenue streams, while promoting sustainable practices throughout mobile eco-system. Hyla serves F50 companies like AT&T, Verizon, Apple, Samsung, Google etc. In addition to driving board activities at Hyla, Biju also serves on the board of directors of tech start ups: 7Signals, a Cleveland Based connectivity solutions start up; JOGO Health, a New Jersey based medical informatics company; advisory board of Way.com, a Silicon Valley based Parking Solutions company Mr. Nair has 5 patents granted worldwide and has 11 patent applications pending. Mr. Nair is also a frequently invited speaker at most major wireless conferences, like Mobile World Congress, Mobile Future Forward etc.. Mr. Nair was a finalist for 2019 E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year award and won the 2018 IEEE Chairman's Award for use of disruptive technology to benefit humanity.