Master Your Pitch: IT Nation's PitchIT 2025 (EP 790)
Sean Lardo, VP of IT Nation Communities, discusses the transformative PitchIT program and ConnectWise's vision for uniting the IT service provider community. The conversation explores how the competition helps startups refine their message, gain exposure, and achieve significant business growth while benefiting the entire MSP ecosystem.
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) · Sean Lardo
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Show Notes
Uncle Marv welcomes Sean Lardo, the newly appointed VP of IT Nation Communities at ConnectWise. Sean shares his insights on the upcoming PitchIT competition and the broader vision for IT Nation as the "community of communities" in the IT service provider space.
Pitch It Competition Overview: Sean breaks down the PitchIT program structure, including the application process, 16-week boot camp, and final pitch event. He explains how the competition helps startups refine their message and gain exposure in the MSP community.
IT Nation's Community Vision: Sean discusses ConnectWise's goal of becoming the "community of communities" in the IT service provider space. He explains how this approach benefits both vendors and MSPs by creating a more connected and navigable ecosystem.
Impact on Participating Vendors: The conversation highlights the significant growth experienced by Pitch It participants, including increased website traffic, demo requests, and revenue. Sean shares success stories and statistics demonstrating the program's effectiveness.
Why Listen: This episode provides valuable insights into the IT service provider ecosystem and how programs like PitchIT are driving innovation and growth. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by IT startups and the opportunities available through community-driven initiatives.
=== Links
- ConnectWise (https://www.connectwise.com/)
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- Senteon (https://www.senteon.com/)
- Alert Ops (https://www.alertops.com/)
- Thread (https://www.getthread.com/)
- CRN (https://www.crn.com/)
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