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The Channel CEO

Welcome to the Channelfied podcast & livestream, a show that brings together thought leaders and innovators revolutionizing the IT industry.
Matt Solomon is a product evangelist, social media leader & award-winning speaker. 
Kevin Lancaster is a serial tech entrepreneur, angel investor and strategic advisor to several high-growth tech companies focused on the channel.
Each week, we sit down with “IT superheroes” to cover a wide range of 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.

Oct 23, 2024

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 leader in billing and payments for MSPs. Brent shares his personal story—from his early leadership roles at Cbeyond to...


Oct 9, 2024

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 journey from launching VoIP solutions to building ControlOne, a revolutionary product that displaces traditional firewalls...


Oct 2, 2024

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 decades of experience in the cybersecurity space, Osman shares his journey from fixing neighborhood computers to becoming a...


Sep 26, 2024

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 of success. Michael dives into how he and his team rewrote their entire technology platform from the ground...


Sep 19, 2024

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, and scaling in the ever-evolving MSP space. Peter shares his early experiences—from hustling golf balls as a kid...