Conference Recap: ASCII, IT Nation & Swag (EP 934)
Uncle Marv recaps a whirlwind stretch of ASCII and IT Nation-related travel, conference sessions, and vendor swag. A guest appearance by Sean Lardo adds insider perspectives on event execution and the PitchIT program.
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Show Notes
In this live IT Nation recap episode, Uncle Marv threads travel anecdotes, conference takeaways, and practical MSP automation into a cohesive narrative. He shares a whirlwind tour that included Lakeland, Philly, and Orlando, culminating in conference reflections and a candid look at the event’s content breadth. The episode doubles as a field report on vendor engagement, with attention to the PitchIT competition and the reality that large conferences often overwhelm attendees with sessions; the solution is deliberate planning and team division to maximize value.
IT Nation’s PitchIT Finalists:
- 1st place, Strategy Overview: https://www.strategyoverview.com/
- 2nd place: Mizo: https://mizo.tech/
- Steak Knives: ThreatCaptain: https://threatcaptain.com/
Companies, Products & Books:
- IT Nation: https://itnation.connectwise.com/
- ConnectWise: https://www.connectwise.com
- ASCII Edge / ASCII Cup: https://events.ascii.com/
- Domotz: https://www.domotz.com
- HP iLO: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/hpe-integrated-lights-out-ilo.html
- Action One: https://www.action1.com
- Disney (travel context): https://www.disney.com
Vendor Swag Shoutouts:
- Pure Storage: https://www.purestorage.com
- DriveSavers: https://drivesavers.com
- MSP CFO: https://mspcfo.com (branding referenced)
- SuperOps: https://www.superops.com
- MSP Camp: https://msp-camp.com/
- ThreatDown: https://www.threatdown.com/
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