Partnerships Unraveled
The weekly podcast where we unravel the mysteries of partnerships and channel to help you become more successful.
Episodes
202 episodes
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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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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