Alaa Negeda Interview – CEO of ALXTEL

Posted by Tom Blue on December 23, 2009 under Companies, Executives, Profiles | Be the First to Comment

AlxlogoHere is a recent interview with Alaa Negada – the CEO of ALXTel.

1. What do you do? 2 sentences max
We provide wholesale and retail international telecommunications services and solutions, and Broadband Satellite Internet services.
2. Who are your competitors? (just the names)
Long distance wholesale carriers are our competitors; however, they are also our customers, as is the nature of the business. They include companies like Tata communicaitons, IDT, Fusion, Banaki Group, Phonetime, etc.
3. What makes you different than your competitors?
We sell our own direct routes; as a result, the rates we offer are very competitive, much cheaper than the rest of the market. Additionally, we guarantee the quality we are offering.
4. What are your or your ceo’s biggest challenges?
I guess it would be balancing between the continual development of the company while refraining from ‘biting off more than we can chew’ so to speak. We have so many ideas and services, but the challenge lies in pacing ourselves.
5. Which marketing tactic/strategy has produced the most leads/revenue for your company?  E.G. A PR Campaign, Please be specific as our users want to know how to grow their own business.
One of the best, most fruitful strategies for us are exhibitions, particularly the ITW 2009.
6. How long have you been in business?
About 2 years now.
7. How many employees do you have?
14 hard-working, dedicated employees.
8. What are your revenue estimates for 2009? Is that an increase from 2008?
Our expected revenue estimate for 2009 is $1.4 million, which is an increase from last year.
9. (Optional) Have you had any new press recently?  E.G. Announced a partnership, a new big customer, etc.
Yes, we we’re very pleased to finalize deals with two new customers: Telecom Argentina and IDT.

1. What do you do?

We provide wholesale and retail international telecommunications services and solutions, and Broadband Satellite Internet services.

2. Who are your competitors?

Long distance wholesale carriers are our competitors; however, they are also our customers, as is the nature of the business. They include companies like Tata communicaitons, IDT, Fusion, Banaki Group, Phonetime, etc.

3. What makes you different than your competitors?

We sell our own direct routes; as a result, the rates we offer are very competitive, much cheaper than the rest of the market. Additionally, we guarantee the quality we are offering.

4. What are your or your ceo’s biggest challenges?

I guess it would be balancing between the continual development of the company while refraining from ‘biting off more than we can chew’ so to speak. We have so many ideas and services, but the challenge lies in pacing ourselves.

5. Which marketing tactic/strategy has produced the most leads/revenue for your company?  E.G. A PR Campaign, Please be specific as our users want to know how to grow their own business.

One of the best, most fruitful strategies for us are exhibitions, particularly the ITW 2009.

6. How long have you been in business?

About 2 years now.

7. How many employees do you have?

14 hard-working, dedicated employees.

8. What are your revenue estimates for 2009? Is that an increase from 2008?

Our expected revenue estimate for 2009 is $1.4 million, which is an increase from last year.

9. (Optional) Have you had any new press recently?  E.G. Announced a partnership, a new big customer, etc.

Yes, we we’re very pleased to finalize deals with two new customers: Telecom Argentina and IDT.

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