Rob Rae
Corporate Vice President of Community and Ecosystems
Rob Rae is the Corporate Vice President of Community and Ecosystems at Pax8. He joined Pax8 in February 2023 and is leveraging his decades of channel, vendor, and managed service provider experience to build relationships with MSPs. He previously served as the SVP of Business Development at Datto for more than five years.
Rob is an award-winning speaker who has been recognized on many executive industry influencer lists and sits on several industry advisory boards, including the Board of Directors for CompTIA. He is well-known in the IT channel for his decades of channel, vendor, and managed service provider experience.
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June 17, 2026
Rob Rae Talks AI and Acapella (EP 1022)
AI is no longer something MSPs should be planning for someday. It's happening right now. Rob Rae joined me at Pax8 Beyond 2026 to discuss how partners are turning AI from a talking point into a business opportunity and what comes next for the channel. From MCP servers and AI agents to partner growth and industry transformation, this conversation offers a practical look at where MSPs can find value in a rapidly changing market.
Guest: Rob Rae
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Nov. 18, 2025
Rob Rae Unpacks Managed Intelligence (EP 942)
Rob Rae, Pax8’s Vice President of Community, joins Uncle Marv to explore the shift from MSPs to Managed Intelligence Providers, revealing how AI-driven platforms, playbooks, and industry events are rapidly changing the IT channel landscape. Listeners gain firsthand insight into community building, Pax8’s AI initiatives, and event strategy.
Guest: Rob Rae
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May 28, 2025
Why Pax8 Beyond is a Must-Attend for MSPs (EP 829)
Pax8 Beyond 2025 is set to become the largest MSP-only event in the world, and Rob Rae reveals why it’s more than just another conference. From cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity sessions to a relentless focus on community and honest vendor relationships, this episode uncovers the strategies MSPs need to thrive in a changing industry.
Guest: Rob Rae
748
Nov. 15, 2024
748 Rob Rae, A cappella and Auvik
Uncle Marv brings the heat from IT Nation Connect in Orlando, chatting with industry heavyweights Rob Rae of Pax8 and Mark Ralls of Auvik. From partnership announcements to network mapping wizardry, this episode is packed with insights that'll make your IT business boom!
Guest: Rob Rae
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July 31, 2024
696 Rob Rae on the Future of MSPs: Community, Marketplaces, and Growth
Uncle Marv interviews Rob Rae from Pax8, discussing the evolving landscape of the MSP industry, the importance of community in business, and the future of technology consumption.
Guest: Rob Rae
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May 24, 2024
637 Pax8 Beyond 2024 Preview with Rob Rae
Uncle Marv interviews Rob Rae, Corporate VP of Community and Ecosystems at Pax8, about the upcoming Pax8 Beyond 2024 conference in Denver. They discuss Rob's first year at Pax8, the company's global expansion, marketing efforts, conference highlights, keynote speakers, and the new European conference in Berlin. Rob shares insights on the value of user conferences for MSPs and Pax8's focus on innovation, education, and community.
Guest: Rob Rae
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June 16, 2023
502 Rob Rae Kicks Off Pax8Beyond
Rob Rae, the CVP of Community and Ecosystem at Pax8, kicked off the Pax8Beyond 2023 Conference.
Guest: Rob Rae
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Feb. 16, 2023
476 Rob Rae & Pax8 Could Be the Start of Something Big
Rob Rae has joined Pax8 as Corporate Vice President of Community and Ecosystems.
Guest: Rob Rae