Each day, the flood of technology news hits.  In an industry that always changes, those who deliver technology services need to focus on the information that matters to them.  The Business of Tech podcast focuses on the news you need to know.   Covering both the story and why it matters to the way services are created and delivered, channel veteran Dave Sobel brings you up to speed and gives you resources to go deeper.   With insights and analysis, this five minute podcast focuses on the knowledge you need to be effective, profitable, and relevant.

The podcast is hosted by Dave Sobel, a leading expert in the delivery of technology services with broad experience in both technology and business.    He owned and operated an IT Solution Provider and MSP for over a decade, both acquiring other organizations and eventually being acquired.  This firm was a winner of multiple awards, including Kaseya’s Cutting Edge and ConnectWise’s Best New Idea, as well as being a finalist for Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner of the Year in the Small Business Specialist category.    After his MSP experience, he worked for multiple vendors at such companies as Level Platforms, GFI, LogicNow, and Solarwinds, leading community, event, marketing, and product strategies, as well as several M&A activities.

He was named a CRN Channel Chief multiple times, to the CRN UK A-List, as a Channel Futures Circle of Excellence winner, to Channel Pro’s 20/20 Visionaries, and has been an MSPmentor 250 member for multiple years  Dave has been recognized as one of the top virtualization experts globally as a Microsoft MVP for Virtualization. and author of “Virtualization: Defined.  A Primer for the SMB Consultant.” Dave has served on the executive council for Managed Services and Emerging Technologies, the Vendor Advisory Council, as founding Chair for the Mobility Community for CompTIA.

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All Episodes

Mon Nov-13-2023: Abe Garver on the Future of Tech M&A and MSP Growth

In this episode of “The Business of Tech,” host Dave Sobel is joined by Abraham Garver, Managing Director at Focus Investment Banking, to discuss the current state of the...

Exploring Pros & Cons of AI and Machine Learning w/ Michael Campion, Chief Science Officer, Scoutr

In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel interviews Michael Campion, the Chief Science Officer at Scoutr, about bias in AI models in HR technology....

Thu Nov-9-2023: ConnectWise IT Nation News, Comet, Acronis & SaaS Alerts, AI Biz Model Disruption

In this episode, Dave Sobel brings us three important tech news updates. He starts off by discussing ConnectWise’s IT Nation announcements, including the shift from Remote Monitoring and Management...

Wed Nov-8-2023: OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo and Grok, AI-Generated Deepfake Scandal

In this episode of the Business of Tech, we cover three important tech news stories. First, OpenAI has introduced GPT-4 Turbo and a customization platform, making AI more accessible....

Tue Nov-7-2023: Remote Work Reigns Supreme, Rise in Zero-Day Exploits, Improving Focus and Productivity

In this episode of “The Business of Tech,” Dave Sobel discusses the latest trends and news in the tech industry. He starts by highlighting the growing popularity of remote...

Mon Nov-6-2023: IEEE Ranks 2024 Tech, Apple Earnings, Microsoft Limits AI use

In this episode, we dive into the latest tech news. We discuss how AI is dominating the tech landscape in 2024, while the cybersecurity talent gap continues to widen....

Fri Nov-3-2023: AI Gold Rush: Companies Reaping Huge Returns and Salary Surges, OMB asks about AI

In this episode, we discuss the AI gold rush and its impact on businesses. According to a study by IDC, companies are reaping 3.5 times returns on their AI...

Thu Nov-2-2023: Why Providers Must Take AI Lead, The AI Copyright Battle, Weight Loss Drugs

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel discusses the importance of ethical AI stewardship and the need for providers to take the lead in building...

Wed Nov-1-2023: Global AI Reg, SEC investigates SolarWinds; Intuit, Microsoft, ConnectWise, Cyberfox

In this episode of “The Business of Tech,” three important topics are discussed. First, the rapid escalation of global AI safety agreements is explored, highlighting a new partnership between...