2010 HPA Tech RetreatTM Speaker Biographies
Thomas Ellsworth
Thomas Ellsworth brings over 20 years of strategic experience, knowledge
and insight of the wireless industry to GoTV Networks as its Chief Executive
Officer. Ellsworth's drive, determination and leadership is responsible for
GoTV's place as the largest mobile media network in the industry today.
Before joining GoTV, Ellsworth served as Executive Vice President, Marketing
and Corporate Development at JAMDAT Mobile. Inc. (NASDAQ: JMDT) where he
helped drive the company to its highly successful IPO in 2004.
Prior to JAMDAT he was Vice President of Incubator Development and Senior
Director of Business Development in the wireless division of Sprint. This
strategic Sprint incubator joint venture directly led to the formation of
new wireless companies - including JAMDAT Mobile and Boingo. During his
tenure at Sprint, Ellsworth also launched the 1st CDMA market in the US and
developed what became the "Free and Clear" rate plans - a pioneering change
in the wireless industry.
Earlier in his career Ellsworth held senior marketing and strategy roles at
California Amplifier, Inc., L.A. Cellular (acquired by AT&T) and IBM.
Ellsworth received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration - Marketing from California State University, Northridge and
an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University. Ellsworth is active in the wireless
industry and currently serves as a senior advisor to GOGII, Flexilis and
Digital Sidebar.
Ellsworth is also the author of acclaimed book, "The Rat The Race And The
Cage" a practical roadmap to finding a better career.
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