Recently honored by his alma mater, Yeshiva University, Quantum’s CEO, Ari Zoldan sits down with his college paper to detail how it was that the small-town boy from Lawrence, NY became the founder and CEO of a media powerhouse.

His press credentials ranging from the United Nations, the Senate to the House of Representatives, Ari now holds the position as Senior Washington Correspondent of Talk Radio News Service, a Washington, D.C. newswire, as well as an habitual figure on networks such a Fox Business, CNN, and other news outlets nationwide. His seat in the White House, as well as his position as one of the movers and shakers in the New York media business, just shows how far he has come, the article goes on to say, from where he sat in ’00’01 on “his mother’s couch going on job interview after interview, waiting for a position in finance that never materialized”.

After graduating from Yeshiva University’s school of Buisness, Syms, he searched diligently for a job in finance but remained unsuccessful. Instead of being discouraged, Zoldan decided to forge his own path… a route that he would do several times throughout his career, the majority of which proving to be both lucrative and sucessful.

“At that point, I really had nothing to lose, so I decided to start my own company,” Zoldan asserted. “I researched emerging fields and hit upon voiceover technology. I identified certain niches in the industry that weren’t being served and pounced on them.”

Zoldan soon founded small startup Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, for companies all over the world, especially in Asia and Africa. In 2001, he officially established Launch 3 Communications, a VoIP, and then founded Launch 3 Ventures with his brother David in 2004, which bought distressed assets from telecommunications companies and sold the parts overseas. He sold both companies to his two brothers—Launch 3 Communications to Dani in 2004 and Launch 3 Ventures to David in 2007—and focused on starting a new company, Quantum Networks, a technology incubator focused on emerging and next generation technology.

“I had a bunch of failures in between selling the business to my brothers and founding Quantam, but entrepreneurs can’t be afraid of failure,” Zoldan said. “The experience of failing time and again before landing on something that succeeded was probably one of the greatest things I needed to master.” Quantum is not only a success story but a unique place to work; Zoldan and his management team have carefully developed an atmosphere that encourages an open and proactive work environment with a hands-off approach to management. With more than 25 employees, most are in their early twenties, intuitive decision-making is at the core of Quantum’s business model.

Zoldan’s co-partner and COO at Quantum is Eytan Wiener said of Zoldan “’He has astounding vision and foresight for what works and what will not. I sometimes think of Ari’s life as a chess game, because he is always planning moves ten steps ahead and then waits patiently as they play out according to plan.”

Zoldan’s next steps would include branching into media. A natural progression to Ari, given his love of writing and politics, he has appeared on Fox News Channel and Fox Business, NBC and CNN Money, among other national broadcast outlets. Although his time is limited, he manages to be a popular motivational speaker on the lecture circuit and has a book coming out next year, Startup Karma, a leadership and management manual which focuses on infusing the laws of karma into one’s business.

Speaking to current YU alumni who are struggling to find a job, Zoldan offers some sage advice. “Finding a job is a full-time job, and graduates need to be open to avenues other than what they initially intended.”

The article in its entirety is available on page 5 of the YUToday ’12 winter issue.

If you would like any first hand information about jobs, experience, media availabilities, connect to Ari Zoldan via his different social profiles—LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter…

Ari Zoldan, CEO of Quantum Wireless, was interviewed on Fox News’ Varney & Co program this morning. The topic of discussion was online movie and TV show merchant Netflix, and whether it was the target of a takeover by Verizon, the nation’s largest wireless services provider.

Ari maintained that voice providers are looking to fill their wireless pipes with content as well as data. Data providers like Verizon need to evolve in order to survive in a world where data and content are transferred via the same mechanism.

Netflix’s stock is down 59% this year, and the shares are going for $79 a pop. The other two contributors on the show stated they “wouldn’t touch it with a 10-foot pole”. But Ari stood his ground and said that a company with a customer base like Verizon could really benfeit by monetizing Netflix’s Market Share.

Ari Zoldan is an expert in 3G and 4G technologies, specifically WiMAX and LTE. prior to founding Quantum Wireless, Ari started Launch3, a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and fixed wireless service. Ari has contributed to CNN Money, Popular Science, and NBC as well as Fox News.

Watch the video of the interview for more information.

Ari Zoldan is the CEO of Quantum Networks, LLC, a service and product provider for the wireless industry, specializing in 3G and 4G technologies that include WiMax and Long Term Evolution. In an article titled “Cyber-Attacks Keep Coming – Are We Really Prepared?” on FoxNews.com, he writes about the daily cyber attacks on major U.S. infrastructures.

Government agencies such as the U.S. Department of State, National Security and Defense contractors, as well as major US banks and financial institutions are all threatened. These public and private infrastructures and many more are the daily target of sophisticated cyber attacks that threaten the way of life of the entire nation.

The latest cyber attack was publicized this Thursday when the Associated Press reported that, “hackers accessed the credit card information of North American customers, in an online security breach affecting about 200,000 accounts.” The year 2011 has already proven to be a record year for security cyber breaches, as the security systems of Citigroup Inc. (this past Thursday), Lockheed Martin, RSA and even the U.S. Department of State have all been hacked. In 2010 alone, more than 300,000 cyber attacks were reported on the U.S. Government digital infrastructures.

To respond to this threat, the U.S. Goverment will deliver a $13 billion budget over five years to secure the most sensitive and closely held data. Also, it has been developing a program in parallel called Einstein 2 & Einstein 3, as well anti-intrusion software designed to protect the government’s computer systems from foreign cyber attacks. Most of the current attacks originate in China, Russia and the Far East and are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, harder to detect and potentially more devastating to the U.S. civilian population.

Are the U.S. Government’s counter-efforts sufficient enough to combat these organized cyber saboteurs? Viruses, worms and modern day hacking techniques are the new weapons of mass destruction aimed directly at U.S. citizens and are as effective as traditional weapons at stirring up fear and panic among the population. The physical well-being of our citizens, while not under live fire, is threatened by the constant state of psychological bewilderment. While digital warfare will undoubtedly affect U.S. civilians’ way of life, are we adequately prepared to prevent its most devastating consequences? Only time will tell.

Read Quantum-Wireless CEO Ari Zoldan’s article on FoxNews.com here.

There has been some controversy regarding the legality of placing GPS tracking devices on vehicles that are in use by non-owners, and there are many arguments from both sides. We interviewed a bus driver who works for a company that utilizes GPS devices on their vehicles and asked her what she thinks of the whole situation. Watch the video below.

Back in February the wireless press and blogs were all over the cellphone booster story: Wireless carriers complained that the boosters threatened public safety. They blamed the boosters for interfering with networks. A leading manufacturer of boosters, Wilson Electronics, said hold on. Wilson, proud in making these boosters to the highest standards, said the boosters ensured public safety because they reduce the number of dropped calls and deliver connections for emergency responders in remote areas.

The FCC, considering a ban on boosters, invited comments from interested parties. Joe Banos, COO of Wilson Electronics, raised the controversy a mega-notch by proposing a detailed solution to carrier/vendor wars: Poor design leading to faulty boosters is the problem, said Banos, and the problem can be fixed by enforcing tight standards.

Wilson Electronics asked the FCC to raise certification standards and he offered specific criteria for setting those standards in place.

Banos also had a message for carriers: Why fight each other when you can make your customers happier and more loyal by sitting down with us and working out the technical solutions?

So that was back in February. This is September. Cellphone booster watchers still wait for the other shoe to drop. Where does the controversy sit now?

We got Joe Banos to answer. The man who stirred up the bees in the first place. The man who continues a crusade of awareness about cell-phone boosters to get us through dropped calls and dead zones–if and when boosters are designed and engineered to the highest standards.

As of February, the FCC was considering a ban on boosters. In September 2010 can we say the ban is likely or improbable?

Banos: The ban is improbable. I think Wilson has had moderate success in creating positive awareness within the FCC that, when properly designed, boosters are a necessary tool to improve the user’s service regardless of carrier or location.

You offered to have a discussion with the carriers to work problems out. Have you had any response from the carriers since making these overtures?

Banos: We see working with the carriers as really the only long-term solution. It will take time and, yes, there have been some somewhat positive exchanges with some carriers.

In your petition, you suggested design standards to the FCC to consider. Still under consideration?

Banos: Still under consideration. A device palatable to the carriers may require greater sophistication than we originally asked for. We have looked at some additional improvements and features which would give carriers more control over a booster's operation on the network that are attainable while keeping costs low to the consumers. Dialog with the carriers will eventually lead to this doable device.

What is Wilson’s worldwide market share in boosters? How much does the sale of boosters contribute to Wilson's total sales?

Banos: We estimate we have about 70% of the Booster market. Boosters are our business.

Worst-case scenario: A US. ban on boosters. What effect would this have on Wilson Electronics as a viable business?

Banos: This would certainly have an effect. The fallacy and sad side to a U.S. ban is that boosters of perhaps even lesser quality than available today will most likely remain available via Internet sales from low-key sellers here or abroad, which could worsen the problem.

Quantum Wireless caught up with Grant Whipple, National Sales Manager at Winegard Co., the leader in digital and HDTV reception.

How exactly does your HDTV antennas work?
Winegard HDTV antennas work by being specifically tuned to receive the signals being broadcast through the air that are carrying HDTV channels. Just like your cellphone has a small antenna that is designed to receive
signals being broadcast through the air that are carrying voice info.

Are converter boxes needed if you have an HDTV antenna?
No.  A converter box is only needed if your TV doesn’t have the correct tuner to decode DTV signals.  By U.S. law, flat Panel TV’s sold today have an ATSC or digital tuner built in.  If you have an older analog TV you may need a converter box to display the digital signal.

How long has Winegard been around for and what is its history in the antenna space?
Winegard Co., based in Burlington, Iowa, is one of the oldest TV antenna companies in America.  Incorporated in 1954,  Winegard prides itself on a long standing reputation for designing and building the best quality antennas and pre-amps in the U.S. with over 60 patents to date.  Founder John Winegard helped invent the TV antenna business by develping the first “all channel” yagi antenna.  He is recognized as a Pioneer by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).  In 2005, the CIA inducted Mr. Winegard into its Hall of Fame.

What products and markets does Winegard excel at?
Winegard Co. excels at various frequencies of antenna and amplifier design and manufacturing from 54 Mhz up to 20Ghz

What is Winegard’s vision for the future?
Winegard’s vision for the future is to bring Free HDTV to all Americans whether in a residential or rural area with a HDTV antenna that will provide the best quality signal.

Who is your target market for the new HD products?
Every one who watches TV!  TV received through an antenna provides many benefits. First of all, its FREE.  There are no monthly fees or contracts needed to receive the broadcast signal. Second, it has a higher quality picture than cable or satellite and has more channels available than ever.  Some markets are approaching 50 free digital channels. Third, The antenna keeps you connected to important emergency updates if your satellite or cable goes out during severe weather or other conditions. Fourth, want a simple set up to watch HDTV during a tailgate?  Just connect the FreeVision to your HDTV set and presto, you’ve got the game in brilliant 1080 resolution.

What are your best selling HDTV products?
Our FreeVision indoor/outdoor antenna is our best seller in the 0-30 mile range.  A close second is our Sensar III amplified antenna.  From 30 to 45 miles the HD7694P offers great performance in a small size, and from 45 miles and further the HD7697P and HD7698P consistently sell the most.