It’s no secret that there have been a lot of changes in the channel. Over the last few years, more than 100,000 jobs have been affected by M&A, changes in go-to-market, AI and more (not to mention the 489,000 tech layoffs that have happened during the economic downturn).
We’ve invited Chief Analyst from Canalys, Jay McBain, to discuss how you can thrive despite the continuing changes and what he sees as the future for careers in channel. From anticipating changes in demand to maintaining strong partner relationships amidst shifting landscapes, he’ll explore the booming sectors within tech that promise substantial career advancement opportunities alongside an analysis of evolving marketplaces.
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Date: April 18, 2024
Time: 9AM PT/12PM ET
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Speaker
Jay McBain, Chief Analyst at Canalys
Jay McBain is a Chief Analyst at Canalys where he leads channels research in North America and is an integral part of the worldwide channels research and advisory team. McBain is one of the most visible and respected thought leaders in the global channel ecosystem. He is often sought out for industry guidance and future trends, helping vendors across the entire technology spectrum develop their partnering and ecosystem strategies. He regularly speaks at vendor channel events about major shifts in the channel ecosystem.
Prior to joining Canalys, McBain was a Principal Analyst at Forrester, covering channels and ecosystems. During his tenure at Forrester, he developed his reputation as an industry thought leader and was named 2021 Channel Influencer of the Year by Channel Partners Magazine. McBain has also held various executive channel sales, marketing and strategy roles with IBM, Lenovo and ChannelEyes over his 28-year career.
Moderator
Kathryn Rose, Founder and CEO of channelWise
Kathryn Rose is the founding CEO of channelWise, a technology platform that provides channel partners access to vetted been there done that experts for 1:1 consultations to help them go farther, faster in their business.
She is a former Wall Street executive sales leader and an author of 9 books. She has been featured in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, CBS Marketwatch, Fox News and more. She was recently named Worth Magazine Top 100 Entrepreneurs, Forbes Top 1000 innovators and a member of the prestigious Nasdaq Milestone Makers program.
Kathryn is a highly sought after speaker at leading global industry events–Google, IBM, Dell Technologies, Women in Tech Summit and the Grace Hopper Celebration. Kathryn has received accolades for her vision, commitment, and leadership including the CompTIA Advancing Women in Technology Mentor of the Year Spotlight award and more.