Andy Abramson

Throughout his career, Andy Abramson has been involved in all facets of marketing communications and the digital world through his marketing services agency, Comunicano, which operates globally as an all virtual agency.  Since 2000, Andy and his company, Comunicano, have propelled 56 company exits in the fintech, web, Internet, mobile, telecom, media, pharma, financial services, and IT infrastructure sectors, generating more than **$6 billion** for the investors, founders, and employees via M&A or IPOs. In addition to leading Comunicano, he most recently served as Global Chief Marketing Officer of AEHRA], the Milan based Italian electric vehicle startup, while also being cofounder of wineTOURia, a wine marketing and communications agency. Some of the other companies that have been acquired or went public include StubHub, GrandCentral, Telesphere, Boingo, CounterPath, GIPS, SimpleSignal, SightSpeed, Dynamicsoft, WebDialogs, HiDef Conferencing, Arcot Systems, BridgePort Networks, Verseon and Comgates. He has previously served as Senior Advisor to Counterpath, Dialpad, AT&T, Nokia, AOL, and many other companies on a global basis on matters related to the telecom industry, marketing, communications and crisis management. More impressive than the numbers are who has done the acquiring. Google and Vonage each have acquired two, while eBay, IBM, Cisco, Nokia, Yahoo, Symantec, Logitech, Citrix, RIM and Computer Associates are some of the more recognizable names. A pioneer in remote work and virtual team leadership, Andy Abramson recently served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Fonative, the Lowell, MA-based CPaaS company focused on compliant communications for regulated industries including healthcare, government, and financial institutions. He joined the company in May 2019. Andy guided the company in strategy and implementation of marketing, demand generation, special events, corporate communications, public relations, influencer development, social media, and reputation management. Additionally, he held a similar CMO role with SkySwitch, the leading white-label and channel only UCaaS provider in North America, redefining their marketing and brand initiatives and serving as Executive Producer of their annual conference, Vectors. SkySwitch was acquired in 2021 by BCMOne. He initially rejoined the agency world in 1992 after guiding sports marketing and public relations for The Upper Deck Company that followed serving within Account Management for Los Angeles based FCB/Impact. There he supervised sports marketing and sponsorship and client account management for leading brands, including Spalding and Dr. Scholls’, while overseeing the Celebrity All Star Hockey Team account as General Manager. In addition to his work with clients, Andy has spent over 24 years in sports marketing and management in a series of executive and managerial positions with The Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Wings, and Denver Nuggets and serving as General Manager of The Celebrity All-Star Hockey Team. He is credited with establishing the Flyers youth hockey and fan development program, Hockey Central in 1976, and over 25 other programs that established a future fan base for the National Hockey League team. He began his sports industry career at age 14 in the Public Relations Department of The Philadelphia Wings Pro Lacrosse Club. An avid wine collector, accidental winemaker, and global traveler Andy is the North American Ambassador for the International Grenache Association. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Temple University. In the past he has served as a Commissioner for multiple amateur sports leagues, and was the youngest ever Registrar for the Amateur Hockey Association of the United States. He has also been an appointed Commissioner for both Public Safety and Parks and Recreation in the City of Solana Beach, CA and served as President of The Saratoga West HOA. Currently, Andy is a member of the board of directors of More Too Life, a leading anti-human trafficking organization, and is a Director Emeritus of The Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association, where he is also an honored first-ballot inductee in their Hall of Fame, as well as on the board of advisors of multiple technology startups.

The Breakneck Speed of AI: A Revolution Unfolding Before Our Eyes

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Let’s be clear: The artificial intelligence revolution is moving at a pace that makes the early days of the internet look like a horse-and-buggy era. We’re witnessing a technological transformation that’s not just incremental—it’s seismic. Companies like Den and Dabe are reimagining how we interact with technology. These AI agents aren’t just tools; they’re sophisticated … Read more

The AI Market Is Splitting Into Two Distinct Paths

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After diving into the merged findings from Bessemer’s “State of AI 2025” and Janelle Tang’s Next Big Teng’s analysis, I’m struck by how the AI startup landscape is crystallizing into a fascinating dichotomy. Three years post-ChatGPT, we’re seeing the market mature in ways that tell us a lot about where things are headed. What’s immediately … Read more

Why the HIPAA Conduit Exemption Should Be Dead and Gone

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The HIPAA conduit exemption is a narrow carve-out in the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. It says that if an entity merely transports protected health information (PHI) from point A to point B without storing it or having routine access to it, they’re not considered a business associate and therefore don’t need a Business Associate … Read more

“We’re Who We Are”

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Here’s the thing. Most people spend their whole lives trying to look like they belong. They dress the part. They talk the talk. They buy the props. But deep down… they’re tourists. We’re not tourists. We never have been. Yeah, we’ve heard the voice too — You don’t belong here. You’re not from here. The … Read more

When the Team Plays Together, the Scoreboard Lights Up : Lessons from Sports for Business “Partnerships”

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In sports, teamwork isn’t a slogan; it’s survival. Whether it’s a defenseman threading a pass to the open forward or a midfielder laying the perfect ball into space, great teams operate in rhythm. Timing, trust, and anticipation keep the play alive. Now, swap the jerseys for business suits, the court or pitch for your company’s … Read more

Why We Must Move Beyond Gigabit Internet in the Next Decade

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There was a time when “gigabit” sounded like science fiction. The idea that you could move a billion bits per second to your home or office was the stuff of press releases and futurist conference keynotes. Fast-forward to today, and “gigabit” is like a high-performance sports car you only drive in school zones—more capacity than … Read more

The Digital Dinosaur’s Final Roar: What AOL’s Dial-Up Death Tells Us About Tomorrow’s Internet

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The iconic screech of AOL’s dial-up modem—that distinctive digital handshake that welcomed millions to the internet—will finally fall silent on September 30, 2025. I find this moment oddly poignant, not for nostalgic reasons, but because it perfectly illustrates how dramatically our connectivity landscape has evolved. Taking a step back, I think there are a few … Read more

Agentic AI Has Arrived — And It’s Not Waiting for You to Catch Up

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A few weeks back, I shared my early take on Agentic AI and why it matters. At the time, it felt like I was seeing around corners. This week confirmed it: Agentic AI isn’t just coming. It’s already here, and the pace of activity is dizzying. Let’s start with security. CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform helped bring … Read more