25 Most Influential People in Mobile Tech

Consumers and businesses are feeling the economic squeeze. New gadgets, technologies, software, and services must be the absolute cream of the crop with instrumental front men—and women—to get any traction. It takes a special type of leader to execute in a economy that is just beginning to rebound. Today, more than ever, so much rests on the shoulders of a handful of movers and shakers whom we count on to lead us toward a brighter and better wireless tomorrow.

With this criteria in mind, we set out to identify the most influential people in the mobile tech industry. We considered dozens of candidates from all manner of categories. And while we recognize that innovation is a team effort, at the end of the day, it’s the vision of these 25 individuals that gives their teams purpose, focus, and—most important—inspiration.