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PitchIT 2026 Finalists Revealed (EP 1078)

PitchIT 2026 Finalists Revealed (EP 1078)

Author: Marvin Bee September 10, 2026 Duration: 22:41
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Sean Lardo, better known around the channel as Mr. IT Nation, joined me for a special conversation following the announcement of the IT Nation PitchIT 2026 finalists: Lemhi, Synthreo, and Blacksmith InfoSec. After a 16-week competitive cohort built around coaching, refinement, and practice, these three companies are now preparing to take the stage at IT Nation Connect Global in Orlando.

=== Chapters

  • 00:23 PitchIT 2026 Finalists Announcement
  • 01:47 Meet Sean Lardo of IT Nation
  • 03:07 Behind the PitchIT Finalist Reveal
  • 06:01 How PitchIT Vendors Refine Their Message
  • 08:40 Uncle Marv’s PitchIT Rankings and Prize Debate
  • 11:12 MSP Feedback on PitchIT Vendor Interviews
  • 13:22 Preparing Vendors for Real Sales Conversations
  • 14:14 The Best Questions MSPs Should Ask Vendors
  • 17:04 Evaluating Vendor Fit Beyond Price
  • 19:12 What to Expect at PitchIT Orlando
  • 21:09 Finalist Congratulations and IT Nation Connect Closing

=== Guest: Sean Lardo, ConnectWise / The IT Nation

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