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Next in our lineup of Special Forces Channel Executive Speakers: Erin McLean, CMO of eSentire! See her on the Main Stage as she dives into the diverse role of the IT buyer. With more than 15 years of experience creating and executing successful marketing campaigns in the IT space, Erin brings a strong understanding of the shifting dynamics of consumers to SFS attendees. She’ll offer proven strategies for connecting with stakeholders and building meaningful relationships to create repeat customers. Erin’s Main Stage session is one you won’t want to miss! Register now for Special Forces >> https://lnkd.in/dCyYkBhd

Starting today, we are officially revealing our CHANNEL EXECUTIVE SPEAKERS who will be joining us on the Main Stage at Special Forces Summit, starting with… Gary Sorrentino, Global CIO of Zoom! Throughout his over 40 years of experience in IT, Gary has served in several leadership roles and been a part of many key discussions with CIOs considering solutions like Zoom. He has developed a deep understanding of the evolving roles of IT leaders and what they are looking for. On the Main Stage at SFS24, Gary will be diving deep into this evolution. He’ll share his insights into the ever-changing role of the IT decision-maker and help attendees understand how they can best connect with and relate to key stakeholders throughout their opportunities. Don’t miss Gary on the Main Stage! Register now for Special Forces >> https://lnkd.in/dCyYkBhd

Learn from Drew Lydecker and Frank Fawzi how to effectively demonstrate the ROI of AI to tap into larger opportunities with enterprise customers, and much more! 📽️ Watch AVANT President and Co-founder Drew Lydecker sit down with IntelePeer CEO and President Frank Fawzi to explore the latest evolution taking place in AI. They cover • Intelepeer's evolution to keep up with the rapid pace of change in artificial intelligence • Segmentation of AI and automation into its own vertical • How you can leverage new AI features to get your foot in the door Dive into their conversation to learn more about the transformation of the AI and communication space >> https://bit.ly/3Wrixc9

It is almost time to begin revealing our Special Forces Summit 2024 CHANNEL EXECUTIVE SPEAKERS! ⏳ Beginning this week, we are announcing all five of our Channel Executive Speakers joining us on the Main Stage at SFS24. These are handpicked leaders from our Special Forces Title sponsors who will bring their deep experience and insights on the future of our industry to SFS attendees. Prepare for conversations focused on evolution of the channel, technology buying trends, forging transformation, and more. Don't miss your chance to experience these powerful discussions and motivating talks, live, at Special Forces! Register now and secure your spot >> https://lnkd.in/dCyYkBhd And remember to keep an eye on our LinkedIn page for the announcements, coming this week!

Join us at Special Forces Summit and tap into the knowledge and strategies that will empower you to ignite your X-factor and forge the future of the channel! This year, we're hosting 40+ high-impact breakout sessions, featuring experts from AVANT and leading solution providers. Over the course of two and a half days, we'll bring you valuable 201- and 301-level sales training content, technical deep dives, and GTM guides. Here's a a sneak peek of what you can expect: • Prospecting & Targeting in Security • How Use Cases Demonstrate the Value of AI to Your Customers • Evolving Communications Landscape: Microsoft Teams vs. the World • Mastering Prospecting for New Business • Leveraging Cloud AI Special Forces offers the BEST lineup of sales and solution training in the industry! Check out breakout session details and reserve your spot now >> https://lnkd.in/dN-zxTh7 *Our exclusive hotel room rate ends soon, so be sure to secure your reservation at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown before August 19!

How can you get the most out of the alignment between Pathfinder and CableFinder? Join us for our upcoming training webinar on July 25th to find out! Make sure you're providing the best possible experience for your customers throughout their entire decision-making process. During this webinar, AVANT's VP of Operations, Allison Hammond, and VP of Product, Jake Schuman, will host CableFinder's Taylor Brown. They'll walk attendees through best practices for capturing key customer criteria, matching clients with providers, generating quotes and contracts, and placing orders directly through Cablefinder. Plus, we'll share helpful tips for leveraging AVANT's support, including our Big 6 Provider Specialist Team and Back Office, to ensure you get the most out of both Cablefinder and Pathfinder! Register now >> https://lnkd.in/g-g5rirY

Register now for Special Forces Summit 2024 and experience powerful discussions and engaging events that will enable you to FORGE THE FUTURE and IGNITE YOUR X-FACTOR! This year, we're leveling up our Main Stage sessions to connect attendees with motivating and insightful content, industry discussions, and in-depth guides to growing your revenue. We'll cover: • The next big opportunity awaiting Trusted Advisors in the channel • How to engage the evolving C-Suite role • Deep dives into selling hot solutions like Security and AI • What today’s IT buyer looks like And of course, our hard-hitting training during the day will be followed by can't-miss evening events at some of the best venues in Phoenix - including our 15th Anniversary Closing Party at the Walter WhereHouse, Wednesday night with LUDACRIS! There is no other event in the industry that brings this level of experiences to attendees! Register now to secure your spot >> https://lnkd.in/dCyYkBhd REMINDER: Our exclusive hotel room rate ends August 19, so be sure to secure your reservation at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown as soon as possible!

How do you guide your customers to becoming the next pioneer utilizing AI software? Listen into our newest podcast episode to find out! Join the conversation with Drew Lydecker, AVANT President and co-founder, and Frank Fawzi, IntelePeer CEO and a prominent figure in the communication landscape. Together, they discuss how AI and automation are revolutionizing organizations, spanning several verticals including healthcare, retail, logistics, and manufacturing. Dive into the episode and discover insights that will help your clients transform their technology stack and elevate the customer experience! Listen in >> https://bit.ly/4bCtVWX

Happy Fourth of July from AVANT! We're wishing everyone a joyous, safe, and relaxing Independence Day! We hope today and your holiday weekends are full of patriotic celebrations, BBQs, and time well spent with family and friends 🎇

See the updates you need to know to stay ahead in our July Sales Engineering Braintrust! Dive into this month's edition of our Braintrust to explore a roundup of resources, new training content, and much more. Here's what you can expect in this month's BT: 🏆 Our latest Win Wire - a $46K MRR deal with Genesys Cloud, closed with the support of SE Amanda Bean 🔍 A spotlight of Head of Programs, Engineering & Vendors, Niko O'Hara 🗨️ Testimonials from Trusted Advisors on the power of the AVANT Engineering bench 🖥️ Pathfinder training content and tools, developed by SEs John Paullin, Sarah Arnstein, and Niko O'Hara 🎙️ Two new podcast episodes, featuring customer-facing conversations that dive into the Security and AI landscapes Explore a quick and impactful breakdown of key announcements and updates now! Check out the July SE Braintrust >> https://bit.ly/45TenNm