During Richard’s 11 years at Nomura Securities, Richard focused on the equity coverage of the Global Technology sector in Equities. During that time, Richard began looking at Handset software and over a period of 5 years became an industry leader in the space. As a result, he was regularly consulted by small companies, start-ups, VCs etc. for strategic input and views on where both the mobile phone industry and the handset software space were headed. Richard has always strived to maintain an independent and objective view and does not pull any punches when concerns arose about the viability of a company or an idea.
Partnerships
Radio Free Mobile is in partnership with Counterpoint Research
Counterpoint Technology Market Research is a global research firm specializing in mobile & technology products in the TMT industry. It services major technology firms and financial firms with a mix of monthly reports, customized projects and detailed analysis of the mobile and technology markets. Its key analysts are experts in the industry with an average tenure of 13 years in the high tech industry having experience from companies like Nokia, Microsoft, Samsung, LG, NHN and Philips.
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Products
1) Daily Blog
A freely available blog that covers the Mobile Handset and handset software space but will also wander into the areas of internet, IPR and the like when relevant.
2) In Depth Research Publication
An in depth research product that helps clients to understand and evaluate the players in the digital ecosystem. This product is available on a subscription basis and is currently sold to a range of some of the largest players in the digital ecosystem. RFM has subscribers in the handset, telecom operator, semiconductor industry and internet industries.