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Nick Ring

Principal Advisor & Managing Director · Ring Strategic Partners

Technology executive and strategic advisor supporting companies, infrastructure operators, and investors navigating the intersection of mobile communications, digital infrastructure, and emerging technology ecosystems.

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A Distinctive Specialization

Bridging U.S. and Global Markets

Ring Strategic Partners has deep, hands-on experience helping U.S. companies expand internationally — and helping international companies establish a foothold in the United States. With transactions executed across Europe, Latin America, and Asia, this practice brings the relationships, regulatory fluency, and cross-border execution experience that most advisors simply don't have.

20+
Countries
3
Continents
30+
Years in Global Markets

About

Decades at the Frontier of Wireless & Digital Infrastructure

Ring Strategic Partners is an independent advisory practice founded by Nick Ring — a technology executive with two decades of leadership across mobile broadband, digital infrastructure, spectrum strategy, and international growth. The practice serves technology companies, infrastructure operators, and investors seeking experienced, senior-level strategic guidance.

Nick's background spans early-stage ventures and global enterprises, with a proven record of executing complex transactions, building commercial partnerships, and delivering growth initiatives across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Engagements range from strategic advisory and fractional executive leadership to special projects focused on accelerating commercialization, market entry, and ecosystem development.

Whether you are evaluating a transaction, entering a new market, developing a 5G business model, or building a go-to-market strategy, Ring Strategic Partners brings the depth, network, and execution experience to move with you from concept through completion.

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20+
Countries with executed strategic transactions
$14B
Scale of Clearwire's landmark acquisition by Sprint
280M+
POPs covered through international spectrum acquisitions
10+
Years leading corporate development at Clearwire

Services

What We Advise On

Ring Strategic Partners offers senior-level advisory across strategy, corporate development, and commercialization — tailored to the complex, fast-moving realities of digital infrastructure and technology markets.

Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
Identify, structure, and execute high-impact commercial partnerships and business development initiatives that accelerate growth and expand market presence.
Corporate Development & M&A
Support M&A strategy, target evaluation, transaction structuring, and integration planning for companies pursuing inorganic growth or navigating complex divestitures.
International Expansion
Navigate market entry, regulatory environments, and operational build-out across international markets — drawing on firsthand experience executing transactions in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
5G & Digital Infrastructure Strategy
Develop go-to-market strategies, business models, and partnership frameworks for neutral-host networks, private 5G deployments, and next-generation connectivity platforms.
Technology Circular Economy
Advise on device lifecycle ecosystems, recommerce platforms, and B2B models at the intersection of sustainability and technology infrastructure — informed by executive leadership at ecoATM Gazelle.
AI-Enabled Strategy & Commercialization
Incorporate AI and automation into strategic planning, operational models, and commercialization roadmaps to sharpen competitive positioning and accelerate execution.

Areas of Focus

Deep Expertise Across Key Domains

Strategic Partnerships
Corporate Development & M&A
Business Development
International Operations
Digital Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband
5G & Wireless Technology
Spectrum Strategy
Technology Circular Economy
AI Strategy
Neutral Host Networks
Fractional Executive Leadership

Experience

Career History

Ring Strategic Partners
Principal Advisor & Managing Director
Independent advisory practice supporting technology companies, digital infrastructure operators, and investors on strategy, commercialization, and growth across global telecommunications and emerging technology markets. Engagements span strategic advisory, fractional executive leadership, and special projects.
ecoATM Gazelle
SVP, Corporate & Business Development
Executive leadership team member at a PE-backed technology recommerce company leveraging robotics and AI to power device acquisition, reuse, and resale platforms. Led corporate development, strategic partnerships, M&A evaluation, and new business initiatives including commercialization of a B2B kiosk-as-a-service offering.
Dense Air (acquired by Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners)
VP, Corporate & Business Development
Led global corporate development and partnerships for a neutral-host mobile infrastructure platform focused on shared network densification and private 5G. Closed an $18.5M spectrum acquisition in New Zealand, established commercial partnerships with major mobile network operators, and supported the strategic initiative leading to the company's acquisition.
Clearwire Corporation
VP, Strategic Development – Strategy Group
A leading provider of wireless broadband services, Clearwire marketed its 4G service under the CLEAR® brand and through wholesale relationships with Sprint, Comcast, and Time Warner Cable. In July 2013, the company completed its sale to Sprint at approximately $14 billion.
  • Developed strategic roaming partnerships including completion of an agreement with China Mobile, the world's largest mobile operator; drove TD-LTE ecosystem adoption via the GTI Consortium.
  • Led corporate development initiatives including asset monetization, strategic planning, and cost transformation — including a project delivering over $35M in savings.
  • Supported multiple strategic transactions leading to the $14B sale of the business to Sprint.
  • Served as Interim ePMO Lead during the sale transaction, reporting to CEO, CTO, and Audit Committee and overseeing key company initiatives including the 2013 LTE build.
VP, Corporate Development – International
Early member of Clearwire International, leading acquisition of spectrum licenses — through company acquisitions, strategic investments, and government auctions — covering more than 280 million people.
  • Led multiple M&A deals and spectrum auctions in Europe and Latin America with full responsibility for planning, valuation, deal structure, negotiations, and due diligence; individual deal values exceeded $40M.
  • Spearheaded sale of German subsidiary to a major mobile operator via a complex three-way transaction, navigating significant technology advocacy and regulatory approvals to deliver a profitable exit.
  • Managed divestiture of seven European companies including complex markets such as Poland and Romania, achieving favorable terms during an extremely difficult economic climate.
  • Served as Interim Managing Director post-acquisition, leading integration and formation of local management team.
  • Board Director: MVS Net, Imagine Communications, and Danske Telecom.
Head of Wholesale – Interim
Led formation of Clearwire's initial Wholesale organization, developing the strategic roadmap, governance structure, and operational support model. Managed partner relationships with Sprint, Comcast, Time Warner, and Bright House. Sprint's wholesale business ultimately reached over 9 million subscribers.
Earlier Career
Covestic, Inc.
VP, Engagement Management
Led business development, staffing, service delivery, and P&L for the company's largest account (AT&T Wireless), growing revenue 2,500% while managing a large consulting team.
Terabeam Corporation
VP, Business Development – International
Developed international business strategy and led corporate and business development across Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Directed enterprise program management for the commercial launch of Terabeam's network.
T-Mobile
Program Director, Information Technology
Independent consulting engagement supporting IT program management.
AT&T Wireless Services
Director, Information Technology & Enterprise Program Management – Taiwan
Member of the expatriate launch team that established FarEastone's Taiwan operations from inception.

Contact

Let's Start a Conversation

I welcome conversations with technology leaders, investors, and organizations exploring strategic advisory engagements, fractional executive leadership, or longer-term opportunities. Reach out directly — no forms, no intake queues.

Email nick@ringadvise.com Phone 206-369-2570 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nickring

Based in Seattle, WA  ·  Serving clients globally