In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss the ConnectWise PitchIT program, a shark tank-like competition for emerging vendor technologies and services that complement the ConnectWise ecosystem and support the MSP mission. 

They introduce Brian Doyle, co-founder and CEO of vCIOToolbox, a unified platform for VCIOs and VCsOs to engage with their customers, build roadmaps, and guide them towards using technology to improve their organizations. vCIOToolbox consists of two core products: On-Point Manage and Cyberance, which help MSPs build cyber programs for their customers and create new revenue streams. Brian explains how vCIOToolbox streamlines the process of conducting QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews) and building strategic plans with customers to align technology goals with business objectives. The Power QBR Formula Blueprint is introduced as a five-step process to improve customer relationships and retention. Brian also talks about the Ramp Camp, a coaching and training program to help MSPs implement the vCIOToolbox process effectively.

Key Takeaways:

• ConnectWise PitchIT program is a shark tank-like competition for emerging vendor technologies and services that complement the ConnectWise ecosystem and support the MSP mission.
• vCIOToolbox is a unified platform for VCIOs and VCsOs that helps engage with customers, build roadmaps, and guide them towards leveraging technology for organizational improvement.
• vCIOToolbox  offers two core products: On-Point Account Management Platform and VC Sub-suite Cyberants, aiding MSPs in building cyber programs and generating new revenue streams.
• The vCIOToolbox process streamlines QBRs and helps align technology goals with business objectives through strategic planning and joint strategic plans with customers.
• The Power QBR Formula Blueprint is a five-step process for conducting effective QBRs and enhancing customer relationships.
• Ramp Camp is a coaching and training program to help MSPs implement the vCIOToolbox  process with accountability and optimize results.

Website: https://vciotoolbox.com/

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PitchIT is an annual accelerator program created by ConnectWise in 2018 to incubate growth in startup integration partners dedicated to the MSP space. The company is offering small companies the chance to take part in a 16-week program where participants receive a thorough business assessment, gain coaching from industry experts, earn placement on the ConnectWise marketplace, engage in co-marketing and more.

The finalists are selected to present their solutions on the center stage at IT Nation Connect. The PitchIT 2023 program is officially underway, and 27 companies have been selected to participate in the program.

Interested but still have questions? Email PitchIT@ConnectWise.com.

Join the PitchIT  waitlist for next year: https://www.connectwise.com/theitnation/pitchit

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