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.
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/
SPONSORS:
- Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlocker
- Legacy Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/
- Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmz
- Production Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongard
- Travel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoip
- Travel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugrid
- Digital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready
SHOW MUSIC:
- Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo
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SHOW INFORMATION:
- Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
- Host: Marvin Bee
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