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Openwave

Openwave (born from the merger of Software.com and Phone.com) built the essential software stack that powered the first generation of the mobile internet.

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Under Don’s leadership (2000–2004), Openwave merged global teams, navigated the dot-com crash, and refocused on durable carrier-grade infrastructure.
Technology shipped on more than a billion devices, defined early mobile browsing/messaging standards, and set the foundation for today’s mobile data services.
The experience reshaped Don’s leadership philosophy—balancing innovation with pragmatic execution for founders building next-gen networked technologies.