713 Cork's Leadership Shake-Up: Dan Candee and Carlson Choi
Uncle Marv sits down with Dan Candee and Carlson Choi from Cork to discuss the company's recent leadership changes, rapid growth, and innovative approach to cybersecurity for Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) · Dan Candee, Carlson Choi
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Show Notes
Uncle Marv explores Cork's evolution with Dan Candee, the new CEO, and Carlson Choi, co-founder and Chief Product Technology Officer. They discuss Cork's meteoric rise in the MSP space, attributing it to their ability to listen to and implement partner feedback.
The conversation covers Cork's unique approach to cybersecurity, including their agentless platform that integrates with nearly 40 different cybersecurity vendors. Dan and Carlson emphasize Cork's focus on empowering MSPs with insights and financial backing through their warranty program.
A key highlight is Cork's partnership with DataStream, offering discounted cyber insurance policies to MSPs and their clients. This collaboration acknowledges the security measures implemented by MSPs using Cork's platform, resulting in premium reductions of 20-50%.
Dan shares his vision for Cork, emphasizing core values like "love plus performance" and the importance of listening to partners. He discusses his commitment to spending eight hours a week on the front lines with partners and customers to gather feedback.
Carlson reveals upcoming features, including a Business Email Compromise (BEC) reporting compliance report, showcasing Cork's commitment to continuous improvement based on MSP feedback.
The episode concludes with insights into Cork's field presence at industry conferences and their dedication to community engagement.
=== Links
- Cork Website: https://corkinc.com/
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