🌟 Episode Summary: In this episode recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2025, Joey Pinz speaks with Shlomi Gian, a tech veteran driving the next chapter of email security with Inky. From anti-phishing to international expansion, Shlomi offers candid insight into how Inky is reshaping the MSP channel with a channel-only...
#658 Pax8 Beyond-Aaron Peterik ⚾ Coaching, Cybersecurity & Real-Life Comebacks
🌟 Episode Summary: In this action-packed episode, Joey Pinz sits down with cybersecurity executive and youth baseball coach Aaron Peterik, recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2025. From the dugout to the datacenter, Aaron shares what coaching six-year-olds taught him about communication, patience — and how those same lessons apply to...
#657 Pax8 Beyond-Kathleen Lord: 🐎 Lessons from the Saddle: Grit, Growth, and Tech Insight
🌟 Episode Summary: Kathleen Lord shares a rare blend of personal grit and professional insight in this dynamic episode recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2025. From her early passion for equestrian sports to her executive leadership at Zensai, we explore how personal connection, smart systems, and human-centric tech drive real...
#656 Dr. Kristen Williamson: 🧠 Navigating Neuro-Spicy Life with Structure & Joy
🌟 Episode Summary: In this enlightening and heartfelt episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Dr. Kristen Williamson—founder of EmpowerMind Solutions and a passionate advocate for neurodivergent adults. Diagnosed with ADHD at 37 and autism at 39, Dr. Kristen calls her brain “neuro-spicy”—a term that perfectly captures her vibrant mix of...
#655 Athena Demos: 🚀 From Burning Man to the Metaverse: A Creative Revolution
🌟 Episode Summary: What if the future of storytelling wasn’t passive—but fully immersive, interactive, and built by communities? In this mind-expanding episode, Joey Pinz dives deep into the metaverse with Athena Demos—co-founder and CEO of Big Rock Creative (BRC), the award-winning XR company behind BRCvr, Breonna’s Garden, and the groundbreaking...
#654 ITN Secure-Matthew Panizari: 🧗♂️ Climbing Challenges, Cyber Fires, and MSP Fortitude
🌟 Episode Summary: What do rock climbing and cybersecurity have in common? For Matthew Panizari, both demand strategy, grit, and constant reevaluation. In this powerful episode recorded at IT Nation Secure 2025, Joey Pinz explores Matthew’s frontline experience in digital forensics and incident response. 🚨 Matthew shares how his firm,...
#653 ITN Secure-Sarvesh Rao : 🔐 Cracking the SMB Security Code
🌟 Episode Summary: Small businesses are under cyber siege—yet few are fully protected. In this compelling conversation from IT Nation Secure 2025, Joey Pinz sits down with Sarvesh Rao, the founder of Marma Security, to explore a massive untapped opportunity for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). 🔥 With 86% of SMBs...
#652 ITN Secure-Ozzie Saeed : ⚙️ Compliance Isn’t Optional—It’s Opportunity
🌟 Episode Summary: Why fear compliance when it can fuel your growth? In this rich and revealing episode from IT Nation Secure 2025, Joey Pinz sits down with Ozzie Saeed, founder of IntelliGRC, to unpack why MSPs should stop dreading cybersecurity frameworks like CMMC—and start seeing them as strategic advantages....
#651 ITN Secure-David Raissipour : ⚙️ Evolving MSPs and the Power of Listening
🌟 Episode Summary: How do you lead 950 engineers and still make time for mechanical watches, family, and learning? In this thoughtful and energizing episode from IT Nation Secure 2025, Joey Pinz interviews David Raissipour, Chief Technology & Product Officer at ConnectWise. 🎯 David shares how his childhood in Iran...
#650 ITN Secure-Paul Lupo : 🛡️ Smart Security Starts with the Right Partner
🌟 Episode Summary: Is your cybersecurity vendor helping—or just selling? In this insightful conversation from IT Nation Secure 2025, Joey Pinz chats with Paul Lupo of Bitdefender about what it really takes to support Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in today’s evolving threat landscape. 🧩 Paul, a Boston native turned Orlando...