
Partnerships Unraveled
The weekly podcast where we unravel the mysteries of partnerships and channel to help you become more successful.
Episodes
196 episodes
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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Michael E Crean - From Army Grit to Channel Greatness
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Crean, SVP Managed Security Services at SonicWall and former CEO of Solutions Granted, to unpack the strategic evolution of SonicWall into a global MSSP powerhouse. With decades of firsth...
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Sergio Farache - AI, Efficiency & Scale: Partner Enablement at the Next Level
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Sergio Farache, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer at TD SYNNEX, to explore how one of the industry’s largest distributors is navigating global complexity, AI disruption, ...
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Meaghan Moore - Scaling Across Every Route to Market
In this week’s Partnerships Unraveled episode, we sit down with Meaghan Moore, Vice President, Global Partner Marketing at ServiceNow, to explore what it takes to triple revenue from $10B to $30B in just two years. For Meaghan, the formu...
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Jessica McDowell - Redefining Distribution for the Digital Era
Distribution isn’t what it used to be and that’s a good thing. In this episode, we sit down with Jessica McDowell, VP, North America Marketing and Digital Customer Success at TD SYNNEX, to explore how distribution is transforming into a ...
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Alan Butler - Building Channel Buy-In from the Inside Out
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with one of the channel’s most seasoned transformation leaders Alan Butler, VP Global Channels & Alliances at OpenText, to explore what “good” really looks like in channel strate...
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Ana Carolina Cardoso Guilhen - Channeling Growth Through Specialization
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, Ana Carolina “Carol” Cardoso, Global Head of Channel Partner Programs at Schneider Electric, reveals how she led a bold reinvention of Schneider’s global partner strategy.We explore how ...
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Mary Beth Walker - Scaling AI Adoption Through Partner Enablement
In this episode, we sit down with Mary Beth Walker, VP & Global Head of Partner Experience and Enablement at HP, to explore how one of the world’s largest tech companies is turning curiosity into capability across its channel. Ma...
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Daniel Danielli - Scaling Growth Through Global Distribution
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Daniel Danielli, VP of Global Distribution at CrowdStrike, to explore how distribution can be transformed from a fulfillment engine into a true driver of growth.Daniel s...
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Anar Desai - Inside the Channel Evolution of Palo Alto Networks
This week on Partnerships Unraveled, we’re joined by Anar Desai, VP of Ecosystems at Palo Alto Networks, a company that’s grown from 5,600 to over 19,000 employees during his tenure. Anar shares a front-row perspective on leading chan...
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Bryce Grow - Building Channel Depth with SentinelOne
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we dive deep into what it takes to build a channel engine that scales intelligently.
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Phillip Privett - Inside TD SYNNEX's Al Strategy for the Channel
This week on Partnerships Unraveled, we’re joined by Phillip Privett, a 35-year distribution veteran leading the modern infrastructure strategy at TD SYNNEX. At a time when AI is reshaping every corner of the tech ecosystem, Phillip offe...
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Melissa K. Smith - Navigating Partnerships in Cybersecurity
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Melissa Smith, Head of Technology Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives at SentinelOne, to explore the evolving world of partnerships, particularly in the fast-paced cybersecur...
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Harish Natarahjan - Scaling AI Solutions with Practical Execution
This week on Partnerships Unraveled, Alex is joined by Harish Natarahjan, a leader in AI strategy at Accenture, to explore the complexities of scaling AI solutions in today’s fast-paced business world. They discuss the importance of p...
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Jason Beal & Andrew Warren -How Exclusive Networks Is Redefining Distribution
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Jason Beal and Andrew Warren of Exclusive Networks to explore the evolution of distribution from a transactional role to a strategic, service-driven engine for growth. With deca...
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Claudette Atkinson - Why Distribution Keeps Reinventing and Thriving
In this episode, we sit down with an industry veteran, Claudette Atkinson, whose journey spans vendors, partners, and distribution, offering a 360-degree view of the channel that’s rich with insight. Together, we unpack why distribution ...
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Stephanie Kee - The Rise of Women in Alliances
In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Stephanie Kee, co-founder of Women in Alliances, to explore the very real challenges, and untapped potential facing women in the pa...
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Justin Bradley - CrowdStrike’s Formula for MSP Trust
Brewed for Trust: How CrowdStrike and Pax8 Build Channel CredibilityIn this unique live episode, part channel deep dive, part beer tasting, Justin Bradley of CrowdStrike joins us to share battle-tested lessons on what it takes to ...
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Emmy Hellgren & Brittan Trembley - How Pax8 and Microsoft Are Powering Partner-Led AI
Live from Pax8 Beyond in Denver - The Future of MSPs and AIIn this special live edition of Partnerships Unraveled, we’re joined by Emmy from Microsoft’s Copilot Studio Go-to-Market team and Britt from Pax8 to explore how AI is...
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Brandon Knight - Scaling Partner Impact with Solution Selling and AI
What happens when a globally recognized brand decides to reinvent itself and invites its partners along for the ride?In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Brandon Knight, Zoom’s Chief CX Evangelist, to explo...
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Todd Hass & Williams Pineda - What Bitdefender Learned from Building with Pax8
Inside the Pax8-Bitdefender Partnership and What It Takes to Scale with MSPsIn this special live episode from the Pax8 Beyond event, we’re joined by Todd Haas and Williams Pineda from Bitdefender to unpack what it really t...
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Dux Raymond Sy - The Playbook for Building AI-Ready MSPs
As the AI revolution reshapes the technology landscape, MSPs stand at a crossroads. In this episode, we explore why the next wave of high-growth partners won’t just adopt AI, they’ll be born from it.We’re joined by a seasoned cha...
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Craig Donovan - Pax8 on Building Partner Experiences That Drive Growth
Live from Pax8 Beyond with Craig Donovan on Partner Experience, AI Enablement, and the Future of MSP GrowthIn this energizing live session from Pax8 Beyond, we sit down with Craig Donovan, Chief Experience Officer at Pax8, to exp...
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Eric Mink - How Pax8 Is Guiding MSPs to Adopt AI
Live from Pax8 Beyond with Eric Mink on AI Powered Transformation and the Rise of the MIPIn this electrifying live episode from Pax8 Beyond, we sit down with Eric Mink - one of the first to hold a dedicated AI role at Pax8...
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Jeff Skeldon - Turning Channel Complexity into Strategic Advantage
In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we dive deep with Jeff Skeldon, Head of Go-To-Market at ArmorCode, to explore the full spectrum of building and managing a channel-centric revenue engine.Jeff shares his decades o...
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