Microsoft’s Heather Deggans Joins Ultimate Partner® Join Vince Menzione in a captivating conversation with Heather Deggans, VP of Microsoft Partner Go-to-Market for the Americas. Learn about Microsoft’s FY24 priorities, AI focus, SMB opportunities, and the importance of partnerships. Discover the co-pilot program’s benefits, insights on differentiation, and ecosystem growth strategies. Don’t miss this deep dive into the tech industry’s evolving landscape with a seasoned leader at the forefront o...
Feb 04, 2024
Ultimate Partner Exclusive with Sharon Schoenborn Unlock the secrets of successful partnerships with Microsoft’s Corporate VP of Americas SMC, Sharon Schoenborn, on Ultimate Partner®. Join us as she shares strategic insights into SMC business segments, AI investments, growth strategies, and leadership tips. With over 20 years of global experience, Sharon empowers businesses to transform and thrive in the Microsoft ecosystem digitally. LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP What You’ll Lear n 1. Par...
Jan 28, 2024
An Ultimate Partner Exclusive with Thomas Abel Thomas Abel, the Microsoft 365 Business GTM Director, joins Ultimate Partner for this exclusive interview following Microsoft’s massive announcements, coming to you live from Microsoft Studios in Redmond, WA. Thomas spearheads the expansion of Microsoft 365 Business, focusing on suites and premium value within the CSP channel. A collaborative team player, he crafts compelling partner narratives and strategies. Thomas drives partner profitability by ...
Jan 21, 2024
Microsoft’s Nina Somerville Joins Ultimate Partner ® We are diving into the dynamic world of healthcare technology and partnership ecosystems with Microsoft’s Vice President, Nina Somerville. Explore Microsoft’s significant investments in healthcare, AI applications, and the keys to successful partnerships. Nina shares her extensive leadership experience, emphasizing the importance of transparency, empathy, and a growth mindset in the tech industry. Gain valuable insights on AI adoption, data re...
Jan 14, 2024•31 min
Sonic Wall’s Michelle Regusa McBain Joins Ultimate Partner ® Dive into Michelle Ragusa-McBain’s inspiring journey, from her tech career to her advocacy for women in technology and business. Listen as Michelle, SonicWall’s Global Channel Chief, speaks on cybersecurity partnerships, tech career growth, and the evolving role of MSPs. Join her and Vince Menzione as they discuss SonicWall’s innovative partner program and effective cybersecurity strategies. Discover key tips for successful partnership...
Jan 08, 2024
Listen as Vince Menzione Kicks Off LIVE in Dallas Building an event from scratch in 100 days is not for the faint of heart. I am incredibly grateful to everyone involved in the process. The friends who said “just do it”, the team in Las Colinas, the experts who came on the team, the sponsors who placed blind faith in my ability to fill the room, and the hundreds or perhaps thousands who cheered us on and helped fill the venue. I’m excited to release this keynote from Ultimate Partner LIVE. I wis...
Jan 04, 2024•24 min
Microsoft President Kevin Peesker, Joins Ultimate Partner ® We are bringing you some of the best episodes of 2023 to help you prepare for success in 2024 and recognize Kevin Peesker as the Ultimate Partner Leader of the Year for 2023. At Ultimate Partner, the top partnership podcast, we uniquely feature the leaders, the best in the business from leading tech organizations and hyperscalers who are driving the greatest impact in our world of ecosystems. Today, we have a very special guest, Kevin P...
Dec 19, 2023•48 min
We are bringing you some of the best episodes of 2023 to help you prepare for success in 2024; this one is an incredible example of a Top ISV Transforming to a Cloud Model . A Top Industry Executive Joins Ultimate Partner ® As a former executive at Microsoft and Google, John Jester knows a thing or two about driving transformative initiatives now, as the Chief Revenue Officer at Veeam – a Gartner Magic Quadrant leader in backup and data management – Jester is again bringing his expertise to the ...
Dec 17, 2023•26 min
Google’s Ecosystem Leader for North America Joins Ultimate Partner® We are bringing you some of the best episodes of 2023 to help you prepare for success in 2024; this one is part of a MASTERCLASS Series working with Google Cloud . Google Cloud is approaching a $30 billion business, ranking it number three of the leading cloud providers, or “hyperscalers.” Google Cloud creates a massive opportunity for partners to help Google’s customers take full advantage of their cloud environments by providi...
Dec 16, 2023•20 min
Insight President, Dee Burger, Joins Ultimate Partner ® We are bringing you some of the best episodes of 2023 to help you prepare for success in 2024; this one is a MASTERCLASS in Transformation . Note this interview was recorded well before Insight’s acquisition of SADA, stay tuned as we plan to bring Dee Burger back soon to discuss what’s next! In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses constantly seek innovative solutions to stay ahead of the competition. One of the biggest game-changers...
Dec 13, 2023•34 min
The CEO of Tackle Joins Ultimate Partner® Bringing you some of the top episodes of the year for this end-of-year round-up. Are you ready to learn to leverage the massive $200 billion cloud opportunity in Cloud GTM working with leading providers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google? Are you interested in learning how to leverage the power of marketplaces to grow your business and reach new customers effectively? Are you dealing with the economic headwinds we’ve all seen this last year? And if you w...
Dec 11, 2023•46 min
Are you ready to learn how to leverage the massive $200 billion cloud opportunity in Cloud GTM working with leading providers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google? Are you interested in learning how to leverage the power of marketplaces to grow your business and reach new customers effectively? Are you dealing with the economic headwinds we've all seen this last year? And if you want to hear from an expert, the CEO of a leading company driving effective, go-to-market strategies with the leading cl...
Jun 27, 2023•46 min
If you're a technology leader, looking to learn how to grow your business effectively, don't miss this exclusive Ultimate Guide to Partnering series Precision Partnering, where I'm joined by the Google Cloud leaders driving the partnership business to help define what it takes to partner with Google effectively.
May 07, 2023•20 min
Kevin leads a massive business responsible for driving go-to-market and sales across the world's lower enterprise, mid-market, and small and mid-sized business markets. In this exclusive interview, Kevin shares his insights on how his 7000-person organization is leading the charge with a partner-led and partner-assisted mindset during this rapid change and digital transformation.
Apr 18, 2023•48 min
In this Ultimate Guide to Partnering episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Dee Burger, President of Insight North America, who shares with us Insight's ride and how he is leveraging his vast experience to drive growth and success.
Apr 11, 2023•34 min