Ever wondered what it’s like to pitch your product to a room full of potential buyers who are secretly sizing you up, all while trying not to trip over your words—or your own feet? Well, wonder no more! I recently got to experience this thrilling (and slightly nerve-wracking) adventure at the Channel Program’s Battle Royale, a three-day event packed with pitches, innovation, and a healthy dose of competitive spirit.
What the Heck is the Channel Program’s Battle Royale?
Imagine a reality show where tech entrepreneurs face off, minus the dramatic music and backstabbing alliances (well, as far as I know). The Channel Program’s Battle Royale is the ultimate mashup of Channel Pitch and ConnectWise’s PitchIT. Over three days, several emerging vendors—myself included—took the stage to present our offerings to a mysterious audience of future anonymous buyers. Think of them like masked superheroes of the MSP world: MSPs (Managed Service Providers), ISPs (Internet Service Providers), and MSSPs (Managed Security Service Providers). But instead of capes, they wear the latest in cybersecurity and network management.
My Time to Shine (or Sweat): The Rocketship Pitch
I was up second in the line-up, which meant I was the one to set the tone right after the first brave soul. No pressure, right? My mission was clear: to make Rocketship—our groundbreaking software for modernizing the ticket lifecycle in Autotask—the star of the show.
Rocketship isn’t just any tool; it’s a focused solution to drive SLA compliance and increase helpdesk profitability, combining intelligent assignment, optimized scheduling, on-demand escalations, and SLA-driven work queuing. Basically, it’s everything an MSP needs to keep things running smoother than a freshly oiled server rack.
Why should you watch my pitch? For one, you’ll see me in action, passionately (but not too passionately, I promise) explaining how Rocketship can save the day for MSPs everywhere. I dive into our SmartDispatch and SmartWorkQ modules, which are like having a superhero duo on your team, ready to tackle any ticket trouble that comes your way. If you’re an MSP owner, a Service Manager, or just someone who enjoys watching people talk tech, you’re in for a treat!
Why You Need to Watch This Event (No, Really!)
Beyond watching me (though I assure you, my pitch alone is worth the watch), this event showcases a smorgasbord of innovation within the MSP space. You’ll see several vendors, each with a unique solution that could very well become the next big thing. It’s like a tech buffet, and you’re invited to sample the best dishes. Every vendor brought their A-game, and trust me, you don’t want to miss this tech-tasting experience.
