Partnerships Unraveled
The weekly podcast where we unravel the mysteries of partnerships and channel to help you become more successful.
Episodes
219 episodes
Jessica McDowell - The 2026 Channel Forecast
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we welcome back Jessica McDowell, VP of North America Marketing and Digital Strategy at TD SYNNEX, to unpack the findings of the newly released Direction of Technology 2026 Report. Drawing on ins...
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Rebecca Javens - The Framework for Partner Focus
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Rebecca Javens, Director of Channels for the Americas at Cisco’s ThousandEyes, to explore her journey from direct sales into the complex world of channel partnerships. With decades of ...
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Olivia Donnell - Channel Growth Lessons
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Olivia, Channel Director at 1Password and a seasoned channel leader with over 25 years of experience across distribution, vendors, and MSP ecosystems. Olivia brings a multi-dimen...
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Signe Holm - Driving Co-Sell Success with Microsoft
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Signe Holm, Partner Solution Sales Manager at Microsoft, to explore what it takes to drive successful co-sell motions between ISVs and Microsoft. Signe shares proven insights into sell...
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Bilel Kouider - The Future of MDF Lessons from Web3 Models
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we dive into the future of channel incentives with Bilel Kouider, Global Director of Marketing Development at HP and author of a forward-thinking white paper on Web3 in the channel. Bilel brings deep e...
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Didem Kindstrand - Navigating the Cisco–Splunk Partner Shift
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Didem Kindstrand, EMEA North Channel Lead at Splunk, now part of Cisco. With nearly three decades of industry experience, Didem offers a candid look into how her team is navigating the...
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Jason Myers - MSP 3.0 Architecture
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Jason Myers, Cybersecurity Strategist for MSP Partnerships at OpenText, to unpack the evolution of the managed services space and what he calls the shift to “MSP 3.0.” With de...
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Bill Hentschell - Rebuilding a Key Partnership
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Bill Hentschell, Global Director of Partnerships at Fortinet, to explore how he successfully rebuilt and revitalized a strategic partnership with World Wide Technology (WWT) one of For...
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Scott Strubel - Scaling Partner Revenue at Smartsheet
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Scott Strubel, Head of Americas Partner Organization at Smartsheet, to uncover the strategic playbook behind scaling partner-driven revenue in a rapidly evolving landscape. With decade...
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Holiday Special 2025 Highlights
200+ Conversations Later: Here’s What’s Shaping the ChannelOver the course of 200+ episodes, we’ve had the chance to sit down with some of the smartest voices in the partner ecosystem. And one thing is clear: this space is evolvi...
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Jana O'Connor - ROI, MDF, and the Modern Partner Marketing Mandate
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Jana O'Connor, AVP of Global Strategic Partner Marketing at SentinelOne, to dissect the evolving role of partner marketing and what it takes to drive measurable impact in today’s lands...
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Carilu Melander - Redefining the Role of Partner Marketers
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Carilu Melander, Senior Director of Americas Partner Marketing at Zscaler, whose impressive track record spans AWS, AppDynamics, and now leading a high-performing team focused on strat...
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Meg Brennan - Mapping Your Career Growth in the Channel
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we’re joined by Meg Brennan, Global Head of Partner Strategy, Programs, and Experience at HP Inc. With over three decades of channel experience from taking partner calls in the '90s to leading global s...
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Scott Eaton - Redefining Trusted Advisors in the Modern Channel
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Scott Eaton, Senior Director of Partner Management at Lumen Technologies, for an insightful conversation about the evolving definition and strategic role of trusted advisors in the mod...
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Miguel Carrero - Meeting Partners Where They Are with WatchGuard
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Miguel Carrero, VP of Global Partner Ecosystem Growth at WatchGuard, a seasoned leader with a rare blend of experience across startups, private equity-backed firms, and large enterpris...
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Rasmus Holst - Zensai’s Microsoft-First Channel Strategy
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Rasmus Holst, CEO of Zensai an HR tech company that’s going all-in on Microsoft and MSPs to scale its human success platform. Rasmus shares why focus beats breadth when it com...
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Nihil Morjaria - Scaling Human Risk Management at usecure
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Nihil Morjaria, Chief Revenue Officer at usecure — a UK-based cybersecurity vendor that has built its go-to-market strategy around managed service providers (MSPs) and distribution par...
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Cindy Willems - Value-Led Selling in SMB
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we’re joined by Cindy Willems, Head of Channel for SMB at Lenovo in the BeLux region. With a unique lens on partner transformation, Cindy is leading complex go-to-market integration across Lenovo’s Inf...
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Michelle Hodges - Build the Channel You Want
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Michelle Hodges, SVP of Global Channels and Alliances at Barracuda, whose experience spans global channel leadership and transformational partner strategies for some of the world’s mos...
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Theresa Caragol - The Science of Partnering Success
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Theresa Caragol, founder and CEO of AchieveUnite, and bestselling author of Partnering Success. With decades of experience leading global channel strategies and integrations at firms l...
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Keith Norbie - Inside NetApp’s AI Partner Strategy
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Keith Norbie, Global Partner AI GTM Lead at NetApp, to unpack the evolving role of the channel in the era of artificial intelligence. With deep experience in partnering with global eco...
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Maciek Szcześniak - Transforming Resellers into MSPs
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Maciek Szczesniak (Magic), founder of Go With Magic and a longtime channel veteran, to dig into one of the toughest transitions in the IT channel: moving from reselle...
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Amy Avalos - Partner Marketing That Works
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Amy Avalos, Director of Partner Marketing at Zendesk, who brings over 15 years of experience across nearly every role in the partner ecosystem. With a rich background spanning startups...
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Arsalan Eizadirad & Cassie Jeppson - Inside Lenovo 360 for MSPs
In this episode, we dive into Lenovo’s channel transformation through the lens of its evolving MSP strategy—with two of the key leaders behind the shift.Cassie Jeppson, who oversees channel programs, tools, and partner enablement for Nor...
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