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.
Catching Up with Rob Rae
Rob reflects on his first year at Pax8, describing the experience as intense but rewarding. He's impressed by the company's commitment to the MSP channel and the executive team's vision. Pax8 has rapidly expanded to 39 countries with 5,000 partners, giving Rob opportunities to visit places like Lithuania and witness the global MSP community firsthand.
Pax8 Beyond 2024 Preview
The upcoming Pax8 Beyond conference (June 9-11 in Denver) promises new innovations, education tracks for different MSP roles, and community networking. Rob emphasizes the value of vendor user conferences for MSPs to see where their investments are going and ensure alignment with the vendor's roadmap.
The conference will feature five persona-based tracks, including a business growth track. While some attendees may take breaks, Rob aims to deliver compelling content that attracts engagement. He's excited to have new CEO Scott Massey, a tech-focused leader, involved in shaping the product roadmap and support experience.
Pax8's Global Footprint and Future
In October 2024, Pax8 will host its first European user conference in Berlin, designed to provide equal value to MSPs worldwide. As Pax8 continues its rapid international expansion, Rob is enthusiastic about the global MSP community's growth potential.
Key Takeaways:
- Pax8 is rapidly expanding globally, now with 5,000 partners in 39 countries
- The Pax8 Beyond 2024 conference will feature new innovations, education tracks, and networking opportunities
- Vendor user conferences allow MSPs to validate their investments and align with the vendor's roadmap
- Pax8 will host its first European user conference in Berlin in October 2024
- The company's tech-focused leadership aims to deliver strong products and support for MSPs worldwide
Links from the show:
Pax8 Beyond 2024: https://www.pax8beyond.com
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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.
