For more than 25 years, Whitey Bluestein has worked in strategy and business development in both corporate and start-up environments. Over the past decade, he has focused his creative and strategic thinking in the wireless prepaid, payments, applications and service, and broadband space, helping companies refine strategy, win deals and accelerate growth domestically and internationally.

As a strategic advisor and dealmaker, Bluestein has managed complex business relationships and negotiated joint ventures and alliances in the US, Europe, Asia and Canada. A former attorney, he has negotiated deals and managed strategic alliances with Verizon, Disney, Microsoft, Best Buy, Qualcomm, American Express, AT&T, Intel, T-Mobile, Kaiser Permanente, MetroPCS, British Telecom, RadioShack, Orange, Nokia, XO and other noteworthy companies. One industry veteran observed that, "Whitey Bluestein has negotiated more wireless deals in his career than anyone in the US."

Young technology companies seek Bluestein’s expertise in refining their product and business strategy and winning their first big deal. Established companies enlist Bluestein’s help thinking through strategy, developing new initiatives, working with operators, and navigating the mobile ecosystem. Companies in Europe and Asia-Pacific aimed at bringing successful mobile and telecoms businesses to the US market increasingly come to Bluestein. In addition to his strategic advisory business, executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and analysts seek his opinions and business perspectives. All of Bluestein’s business is through referrals based on his reputation and extensive network of industry contacts.

Recent engagements include mobile applications and services, prepaid services, mobile wallet and payments, entertainment and spectrum strategies. Recent clients include Disney, Ribbit, Jitterbug, XO, Mr. Number, Payfone, YouMail, 1-800-COLLECT and many others. Bluestein has also been a frequent contributor to ConnectedPlanet (formerly Telephony magazine.)

Bluestein was a senior corporate development executive reporting to CEOs and Presidents in several well-known and fast-growing companies for more than 20 years. He sat at the table and participated when important company decisions, strategies and deals were made. Having "been there," he brings a wealth of knowledge and senior executive experience to his clients and understands their needs and the world in which they operate. Bluestein is both a strategic thinker and someone who knows how to craft a deal, taking a pragmatic approach that answers the question, "How do we get this deal done?"