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Join Ultimate Guide to Partnering’s 8th Anniversary Episode.

“This is the era of the fastest technology transformation in history.” – Nicole Dezen, Microsoft

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As we celebrate our 8th anniversary, we’re excited to bring you something truly special. Prepare for an epic video and audio compilation featuring some of the most impactful interviews and insights from the past year. This compilation is a treasure trove of wisdom from the brightest minds in the partner ecosystem.

The future of business is shaped by three unstoppable forces: AI, marketplaces, and the evolution of partnerships. We’re thrilled to feature top industry leaders in this special anniversary episode, including Microsoft’s Nicole Dezen, Cisco’s Rodney Clark, and EY’s Greg Sarafin. They will share groundbreaking insights on how AI drives innovation, how marketplaces are transforming go-to-market strategies, and how customer-centric partnerships are unlocking sustainable growth.

Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of AI trends, optimize your marketplace strategy, or future-proof your partnerships, this episode delivers the insights you need to thrive in 2025 and beyond.

Join us as we reflect on the journey and look forward to a future filled with possibilities. Thank you for being part of our community; your support has been invaluable.

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TRANSCRIPT Anniversary Audio MP3

Vince: [00:00:00] What’s the key to driving exponential growth and innovation in today’s fast paced digital landscape? To commemorate our podcast anniversary, we’re diving into some of the most insightful episodes from the past year, focusing on three transformative themes. AI Trends to Watch in 2025, Harnessing the Power of Marketplaces, and How to Unlock Sustainable Growth.

Vince: Let’s dive in and master the future together. 

Vince (2): We believe this time is like no other. We believe, we refer to these as the tectonic shifts. 

Jay: All the hyperscalers in the world, if you add them all together, managed services will be one and a half times larger. 

Rodney: Because it is the customer buying behavior that has created the need for all of us to rethink our models.

Niti: Until we