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Twins Talk It Up, Pittsburgh, PA (2025)

07/11/2025

🔒 Remove the Guesswork: Protect & Position Your Organization for Success.

In a world of constant cyber threats and operational complexity, how can leaders truly know if their organization is protected and set up to thrive?

🎙️ Recorded live at the Pax8 Beyond Conference, we sit down with 3 amazing leaders who are helping to drive innovation and resilience in cybersecurity and SaaS:
✅ Marco La Vecchia, CRO of Produce8, sharing how organizations can uncover and address inefficiencies that impact productivity.
✅ Kim Simmonds, CEO & Founder of Cloud Contracts 365, bringing her expertise in protecting businesses through smarter contracts and compliance practices.
✅ Shlomi Gian, CRO of INKY Technology, highlighting critical strategies for staying ahead of phishing attacks and strengthening cybersecurity posture.

Don’t leave success to chance—equip yourself with actionable strategies from top experts.

🎧 Tune in on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/2kvua2yb or Apple https://tinyurl.com/hmxw2436

07/10/2025

🚀 Regain focus. Accelerate success. Transform your outcomes.

Is it time to regain control and accelerate outcomes that move the needle? Recorded live during Pax8 Beyond 25 in Denver, Colorado, we sit down with two dynamic leaders helping to shape the narrative and growth of data protection and security:

🎙️ Anna Griffin, Chief Marketing Officer at Commvault, shares insight into branding and how organizations can confidently navigate data recovery and build resilience in a rapidly evolving landscape.

🎙️ Colin Britton, Chief Operating Officer at Devicie, unpacks strategies to regain control over your security posture and accelerate operational outcomes without compromise.

✨ Key takeaways:
✅ How to turn disruption into opportunity and fuel innovation.
✅ Strategies to secure your organization while driving success.
✅ Why aligning leadership focus is critical to accelerating results.

Don’t miss this empowering conversation designed to help leaders regain momentum and deliver outcomes that matter.

🎧 Tune in on Spotify rebrand.ly/ddb9s36 or Apple https://rebrand.ly/17w81zk

07/02/2025

🌟 Exploring endless opportunities starts with the right mindset — and the latest Twins Talk Tech Leadership episode proves just that!

Another live conversation during the Pax8 Beyond 2025 Conference. We sat down with Jeffrey Newton, Co-Founder of Cyft, podcast host, and author, and Kathleen Lord, Chief Revenue Officer at Zensai, to uncover how innovation and leadership intersect when you commit to growth and curiosity.

🎙️ Here’s what you’ll learn:
💡 The power of a mindset shift in unlocking new paths in leadership and technology
🚀 How leaders need to "push to fail"
📚 Advocating for a smarter, AI-powered, personalized learning experience
🤝 A special announcement and why collaboration fuels innovation in today’s rapidly evolving tech space

Whether you're a founder, revenue leader, or just looking to elevate your thinking — this episode will inspire and challenge you.

🎧 Tune in on Spotify https://rebrand.ly/402822e or Apple https://rebrand.ly/l0jf2be

06/27/2025

🚀 What does it really take to achieve Operational Maturity in today’s tech landscape?

Recorded live during Beyond 2025 Conference, David Schafran, Vice President of Partner Enablement at Pax8, helps to define what operational maturity is and why the community matters 🎙️

🔐 Key Takeaways include:
🔍 Why Operational Maturity isn’t just a metric — it’s a mindset
🤝 What Pax8 is doing to empower MSPs through community and advisory partnerships
📈 Steps MSPs can take today to build more resilient, high-performing businesses
🗣️ Capturing opportunities in the Marketplace as well as in Nature through photography

If you're leading in the channel or building a service-driven organization, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/2jpn8s8u or Apple https://tinyurl.com/2w6wbe57

06/24/2025

💡 “Meet people where they are.” This powerful leadership principle is more than a phrase — it’s a call to action for anyone committed to building people-first organizations.

Deon MacMillan, Chief People Officer at Pax8, shares powerful insights on how to scale talent within a mission-driven organization..

Takeaways:
🎯 Talent Development and retention starts with Listening and understanding each individual’s growth journey.
🧠 Empowered to thrive and Creating Space for Growth – Talent development and the 5 Generation Workforce.
🌍 Global Success – "Organizations that can balance hi tech and high touch will win".

🎧 Tune in on Spotify https://rb.gy/3qwhyc or Apple https://rb.gy/lqd66c
👉 Listen Now

06/20/2025

How can aligning vision from the top down and building with intention fuel smarter, faster growth for today’s tech leaders? Listen in as we sit down with Lane Brannan, EVP & GM - Americas at Pax8, to talk about bold leadership, strategic growth, and enabling the future of the MSP channel.

His leadership mantra?
👉 “Maximize, scare yourself, and embrace as you become.”

Key takeaways:
🛠️ How Pax8 is equipping MSPs to grow efficiently while reducing risk
📈 Why strategic alignment and internal onboarding are key to long-term success.
🤝 Why trust and relationship-building are the foundation of channel excellence
🌎 Texas Twinkies and the Best BBQ

🎧 Tune in on Spotify https://shorturl.at/NR0cy or Apple https://rb.gy/2u1fsf

06/17/2025

Owning your success journey means taking full responsibility for your growth—your actions, your mindset, your goals, and your results. It’s also about recognizing that challenges are part of the process. You bounce back, adapt, and use setbacks as fuel. You gain clarity and become more resilient.

Ryan Walsh, Chief Strategic Officer at Pax8, joins the conversation live from the Beyond 2025 Conference and unpacks what it takes to lead with purpose in today’s fast-paced tech world.

🧭 Leadership Lessons – Learn how curiosity, humility, and bold decision-making shape strong leadership.
🎯 Strategic Growth – Insights on how developing a niche and leveraging a team can drive success.
💡 From Startup to Scale – Hear how Pax8 evolved into a market leader by fostering innovation and investing in people.

Lead with intention and own your path.

🎙️ Tune in on Spotify https://rb.gy/2usxp5 or Apple https://rb.gy/2lioch

06/13/2025

🚨 Who’s creating the next generation of heroes in the tech community?

At ConnectWise IT Nation Secure 25, we sat down with true innovators who are reshaping cybersecurity and leadership from the inside out. Our latest episode, “Creating Heroes,” dives deep into the heart of what it means to empower organizations in today’s digital age.

🎙️Whether you're leading a startup or an established organization, you will enjoy hearing from:

Dexter Caffey, CEO, Smart Eye Technology
Jean Templin, Co-Founder, Nayak.ai (Techstars '23)
Jared Casner, Co-Founder, Blacksmith InfoSec
Michael Zbarsky, Co-Founder, Blacksmith InfoSec

🛡️ Cybersecurity isn’t just about tools—it’s about trust and people-first leadership
🧠 Inspiration behind the brand and how experts are developing solutions to transform organizations
🤝 Real stories from industry trailblazers recorded live at the conference floor
🌍 PitchIT Accelerator Program

If you're passionate about creating impact in tech, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in on Spotify https://rb.gy/xnt4x6 or Apple https://rb.gy/xgt7lp 🎧

🎙️ Episode 144 – Creating Heroes

06/10/2025

🏆 Winning is always sweeter when you do it together.

In this powerful new episode, we explore what it really means to win as a team—in business, leadership, and life through a collection of interviews, taken during ConnectWise ITNation Secure 25.

Whether you're leading a startup or an established organization, you will enjoy hearing from:
Michael Estep, Chief Client Officer, Blackpoint Cyber
Rayanne Buchianico, Owner, ABC Solutions, LLC
🚀Adam Anderson, CEO, ThreatCaptain
Claudia Hornbrook, Customer Success Associate, ThreatCaptain

🎯 Collaborative Leadership – High-performing teams are built on trust, accountability, and shared purpose.
🤝 Community Over Competition – Align with your community to create long-term success.
📈 Know your Financial Health.
🧠 Storytelling Matters – Hear how organizations integrate storytelling to position and create more opportunities.
🌍 PitchIT Accelerator Program

🔗 Episode 143: Winning as a Team
🎧 Tune in on Spotify https://rb.gy/0u7pr9 or Apple https://rb.gy/m29ofi

06/06/2025

🚀 What does it take to lead marketing with clarity and vision in a fast-evolving tech world?

In our latest episode, we sit down with Angus Robertson, Chief Marketing Officer at ConnectWise, to explore the mindset, strategy, and global experience needed to drive impactful marketing leadership.

🎯 Highlights include:
🌍 How his international journey—from Asia to Europe to North America—shaped his leadership approach
📈 The importance of alignment between marketing and business outcomes
🔍 Why having a clear ICP is critical in today’s complex tech space
🧠 Insights on storytelling and his book, Outcome Marketing

Whether you're a marketing executive or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with lessons you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Tune in on Spotify https://rb.gy/z4agkc or Apple https://rb.gy/lw6zuc
Episode: Leading Marketing with Clarity & Vision

06/03/2025

Master the art of **tailoring communication**! We reveal how to adjust your style for different audiences, from business owners to tech experts. Discover the key to speaking their language and delivering impactful presentations. Don't miss our essential tips!

06/03/2025

🚀 Start, Evolve & Succeed

What does it take to start strong and keep evolving in the ever-changing world of cybersecurity and MSPs?

🎙️ On this episode, we sit down with Tim Coach, Community & Channel Evangelist at Cynomi, to uncover how MSPs can future-proof their services, evolve with AI, and stay ahead in the security game.

🔐 Key Takeaways:
💡 Virtual CISO (vCISO) is the next frontier — learn how Cynomi is leading this shift
⚙️ AI in cybersecurity isn’t optional — the intersection between security and AI
🧠 Evolving leadership — Why mindset and adaptability are essential for growth
🤝 Channel success — The real value of partnerships
📊 Speaking and presentation tips — elevate your game and impact.

Whether you're in cybersecurity, tech leadership, or building your MSP, this episode is packed with strategic insight you can act on.

🎧 Tune in on Spotify https://rb.gy/4rkpe9 or Apple https://rb.gy/a6t86p

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