The Channel CEO
Welcome to the Channel CEO podcast, which brings together thought leaders and innovators revolutionizing the IT industry. Host Kevin Lancaster is a serial tech entrepreneur, angel investor, and strategic advisor to several high-growth tech companies focused on the channel.
We sit down with “IT superheroes” each week to cover various topics. I will cover topics ranging from social selling and marketing to creating influence. And we will dig deep into their journey as entrepreneurs, how they view innovation, M&A, and the latest in the world of cybersecurity.
Founded by veteran Channel technology leaders Kevin Lancaster and Matt Solomon, Channel Program is a genuinely open and democratized platform built to unify the entire IT Channel industry. It enables IT Service Providers and Vendors to interact in one video/audio-enabled social and collaboration platform that hosts a rapidly growing community of thousands of Channel and technology experts and influencers—making space for a diversity of voices fuels Channel Program’s mission to revolutionize the $2.2 trillion IT Channel industry, by empowering and inspiring both IT Service Providers and Vendors to focus on community-building, collaboration, and respectful communication.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 84
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Selling Your Legacy: The Chaos, Strategy, and Reward Behind a Multi-Million Dollar Acquisition
Host Kevin Lancaster, CEO of Channel Program, explores the entrepreneurial journey and industry insights with guest Michael Crean, Senior Vice President of Managed Services at SonicWall and Founder …
How AI is Disrupting Cybersecurity – And What CEOs Need to Know
Kevin Lancaster, CEO of Channel Program, and Jon Murchison, CEO of Blackpoint Cyber, bring the heat in this episode! They dig into how AI is flipping the script on cybersecurity, the evolution of the…
Ticket to Disruption: Inside TimeZest, PIA, and the Future of Automation
In this episode, host Kevin Lancaster sits down with Gerwai Todd, the dynamic CEO of TimeZest and PIA, to unravel his bold journey of leading two cutting-edge companies while revolutionizing MSP serv…
MSPs, Deep Fakes, and Big Moves: Inside the Cybersecurity Game with Gil Friedrich
In this episode of The Channel CEO, Kevin Lancaster dives into a high-energy chat with Gil Friedrich, VP of Email Security at Check Point and former CEO of Avanan. From scaling a cybersecurity startu…
Why SFTP Isn’t Dead: The Couchdrop CEO Talks Focus, Failure, and Fierce Growth
In this episode of The Channel CEO, host Kevin Lancaster sits down with Michael Lawson, CEO of Couchdrop.io, to dive into the world of data migration, SFTP servers, and what it takes to build two fas…
Coldplay, Food Trucks, and 5G Hacks: The Rhythmz Revolution
When a vodka-fueled mansion party WAN meltdown sparks the creation of a game-changing 5G connectivity solution, you know this isn’t your average MSP story. Join Kevin Lancaster, CEO of Channel Progra…
Building a Customer-Obsessed Empire: Inside Helpt
In this dynamic episode, Kevin Lancaster connects with Matthew Pincus and David Sohn, co-founders of Helpt, the game-changing service redefining customer experience for MSPs. Hear how a chance meeti…
Death to the Ticket: How Thread and Mark Alayev Are Redefining MSPs
In this episode of The Channel CEO, Kevin Lancaster dives deep with Mark Alayev, CEO of Thread, to explore how AI and automation are rewriting the rules for MSPs. Mark shares why Threads is declaring…
Disrupt or Die: How Rev.io is Blowing Up the MSP Status Quo
In this episode of The Channel CEO podcast, host Kevin Lancaster sits down with Brent Maropis, CEO of Rev.IO, to dive into the journey of transforming a small lifestyle business into a cutting-edge l…
Go Big or Get Breached: Cytracom’s Bold Plan to Obliterate Network Weaknesses
In this episode of The Channel CEO podcast, host Kevin Lancaster chats with Zane Conkle, CEO of Cytracom, about how Cytracom is redefining VoIP and network security for MSPs. Zane discusses the journ…
Alert Fatigue is Killing Your MSP—Here’s How to Shut It Down for Good
In this episode of The Channel CEO, host Kevin Lancaster sits down with Osman Erkan, CEO of DefensX, to discuss the critical cybersecurity threats surrounding web browsers and email security. With de…
Rewriting the Rules: Tech, Triathlons, and Leadership with Michael Ryan
In this episode of The Channel CEO, Kevin Lancaster sits down with Michael Ryan, CEO of South River Technologies, for an inspiring conversation about innovation, endurance, and the relentless pursuit…
What’s Missing in Your MSP Stack? Peter Bellini Has the Answer
In this episode of The Channel CEO, host Kevin Lancaster sits down with Peter Bellini, CEO of ConnectSecure, for an insightful conversation about the entrepreneurial journey, technology innovations, …
Exit at Peak Valuation: The M&A Playbook for Tech Service Titans
In this episode, Kevin Lancaster, CEO of Channel Program, teams up with Mike Harvath, CEO of Revenue Rocket, and a veteran in M&A and strategic advisory for MSPs, to dissect the massive opportunitie…
Cracking Google’s Empire: The Future of Search and Digital Ads
In this episode, host Kevin Lancaster talks with the Kristin Jackson, CEO of Freespoke about the recent legal ruling against Google’s monopolistic practices in search and advertising. They discuss ho…
MSP Revolution: Tim Conkle’s No-BS Blueprint for Domination
In this episode, Kevin Lancaster sits down with Tim Conkle, the mastermind behind The 20, who’s flipping the script on how MSPs grow and dominate. Tim doesn’t just talk the talk—he’s built a model th…
AI, Anomalies, and the New Age of Security: Brett Cheloff Tells All
In this episode of the Channel CEO podcast, host Kevin Lancaster talks with Brett Cheloff, the brains behind Zorus Tech. Brett pulls back the curtains to show how Zorus is flipping the script on trad…
Purpose Meets Prevention: Robert Boles’ Bold New Approach to Cyber Defense at BLOKWORX.
Join us as we explore the innovative strategies that have propelled BLOKWORX to the forefront of the cybersecurity industry. Robert Boles, the visionary leader behind BLOKWORX, shares how his company…
Risk-Taking and No-Regrets: Chris Wiser's Bold Moves with 7 Figure MSP
In this episode of The Channel CEO podcast, we talk with Chris Wiser, the powerhouse behind 7 Figure MSP. Chris shares his secrets of his rise from tech geek to entrepreneurial titan, dropping wisdom…
From Chaos to Cash: Robin Robbins’ Blueprint for MSP Domination
Buckle up- in the latest Channel CEO Podcast, Kevin Lancaster sits down with industry titan Robin Robbins. She dives into the chaos of hyper-competition, inflation, and election-year uncertainties, s…