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Hosted by Dave Sobel
With over a decade of experience as an MSP owner and operator, Dave Sobel brings unmatched expertise to every episode. He’s led both technology and business strategies, acquired and merged organizations, and been recognized with multiple industry awards. Dave has worked with leading vendors like Level Platforms, GFI, and SolarWinds, shaping community, marketing, and product strategies.
Recognized as a CRN Channel Chief, a Channel Futures Circle of Excellence winner, and an MSPmentor 250 member, Dave is also a Microsoft MVP for Virtualization and the author of “Virtualization: Defined. A Primer for the SMB Consultant.”
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