Greg Green is a visionary entrepreneur with decades of experience shaping the telecom industry in the Inland Northwest and beyond. A longtime supporter of Launchpad and advocate for innovation in our region, Greg brings a wealth of insight into what it takes to recognize opportunity, build with intention, and adapt through shifting markets.

In this episode of the Launchpad Innovators Podcast, Greg shares the story of how he went from sports and minor league football to building and scaling companies like Tel-West, Nextlink, 180 Communications, and Fatbeam. From taking a company public to bringing high-speed fiber networks to underserved school districts, Greg’s story is packed with lessons for founders at every stage.

We talk about strategic partnerships, anticipating market needs, knowing when to pivot, and why innovation—especially around AI—is more critical than ever.