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  Meet the trailblazers in Network Authentication

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Our story

Shush was co-founded by Eddie DeCurtis and Daryl Carlough who have been thought leaders in telco business for over 30 years. Both saw an opportunity to offer mobile operators a better solution to network authentication at a global scale.   We aim to not only stay ahead in the competitive race but to redefine industry standards. This is a testament to our forward-thinking strategies and the thoughtful planning that drives Shush Inc. towards achieving unmatched success.

Our Mission

Shush is dedicated to the delivery of exceptional value to network operations. Additionally, we are dedicated to eliminating mobile authentication fraud and saving consumers from the financial hardship of mobile identity fraud. Our mission is to redefine the standards of convenience and reliability in this domain, a testament to our dedication to excellence and innovation. Our solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly without the need for additional network hardware, ensuring a smooth and integrated experience for all.

 

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How we work

Shush stands as a trailblazer in the Network Auth space, embodying ubiquity and innovation. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our supply-side exclusive approach, offering a whitelabel and white glove experience. With a distinctive focus on Mobile Identity, Shush Inc requires no additional network equipment, ensuring a seamless integration process. We pride ourselves on being a trustworthy and secure foundation for our clients. Our solutions are designed to be effortlessly implemented, offering out-of-the-box plug-and-play compatibility with API frameworks like APIGee or direct connections via diameter. At Shush Inc, we redefine convenience and reliability in the realm of Network Auth solutions.

World of Experience

The Shush team has been impacting the mobile ecosystem for over 20 years. We are active members of several organization
including the GSMA, Mobile Marketing Association and other groups.

Our team

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Eddie DeCurtis
CEO and Co-Founder 

 

Eddie is a veteran executive with over 30 years of experience driving growth and innovation in the technology and telecommunications sectors. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Shush, Eddie is at the helm of a company transforming Network Authentication, partnering with mobile network operators (MNOs) worldwide to combat mobile fraud. Under his leadership, Shush’s cloud-based solution, Sherlock, unlocks new revenue streams for MNOs by enabling seamless network authentication transactions.

Before founding Shush, Eddie was Regional CEO - Americas at Sekura.id, leading the company's expansion in the Americas and Asia. He has held senior roles at Mavenir, LivePerson, and Tyntec, consistently exceeding targets and building strong customer and partner relationships.


 

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Daryl Carlough
CFO and Co-Founder

 

Daryl Carlough, Co-Founder and CFO of Shush, is a highly accomplished financial leader recognized as one of the Top 20 CFOs in the U.S. by Crunchbase and Best CFO at "The Strategist - 2024 Awards." With extensive experience in both public and private sectors, he has excelled in financial strategy, revenue generation, and capitalization, including taking a company public on the NYSE and handling over $4B in capital market transactions. Prior to Shush Daryl held high-level positions at LivePerson, Gain Capital, L-1 Identity Solutions and  Ernst & Young .
 
Daryl holds impressive academic credentials, including a CPA, a Chartered Global Management Accountant designation, a Master of Science in Accounting, an MBA from Northeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Stonehill College.

 

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Jon Morrow
Chief Product Officer

 

Jonathan is an experienced professional focused on revenue generation and enhancing mobile user experience. With over 20 years in Product Management, including 11 years at T-Mobile USA, he has expertise in various business areas. He led advanced Carrier Network Authentication services at T-Mobile, achieving sustained growth. In addition to T-Mobile, Jon has held product leadership roles at Milwaukee Electric and Honeywell.
 
Jonathan holds a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management.

 

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Wesam Qaqish
Chief Technology Officer

 

Wesam Qaqish is a senior leader with expertise in corporate strategy, product alignment, and innovation for Fortune 500 companies. At TeleSign, he developed key verification and intelligence products for major enterprises like Microsoft and Meta. Previously Wesam has held roles at LegalZoom and ARAMEX. 
 
He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from George Washington University and various professional certifications. Known for his interpersonal skills and collaborative approach, Wesam is a driving force for growth and innovation.

 

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David Galante
VP, Customer Experience & Marketing

 

David is a seasoned SaaS executive with over 17 years of experience. At Shush, he leads the Customer Experience team and oversees marketing strategies. Before joining Shush, David made notable contributions to the tech industry, including launching ConnectPlus at data.ai, expanding Salesforce Mobile Studio's ARR to $33M, and leading a pioneering RCS campaigns at Mobivity. David's experience in SaaS product leadership stems from roles at ExactTarget, Salesforce, Emarsys (SAP), Oracle and data.ai (Sensor Tower).

David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.