Dave is the host of the Business of Tech podcast, and owner of MSP Radio. Dave is regarded as a leading expert in the delivery of technology services, with broad experience in both technology and business. He owned and operated an IT Solution Provider and MSP for over a decade, both acquiring other organizations and eventually being acquired. This firm was a winner of multiple awards, including being a finalist for Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner of the Year in the Small Business Specialist category. After his MSP experience, he has worked for multiple vendors at such companies as Level Platforms, GFI, LogicNow, and SolarWinds, leading community, event, marketing, and product strategies, as well as several M&A activities.
“The Business of Tech” is a leading IT services focused news and analysis podcast and YouTube show, with thousands of listeners and subscribers. He also co-hosts of the podcast “Killing IT”, and authored the book Virtualization: Defined. He was a CRN Channel Chief, on the CRN UK A-List, a Channel Futures Circle of Excellence winner, one of Channel Pro’s 20/20 Visionaries, and has a MSPmentor 250 member for multiple times. Dave has been recognized as one of the top virtualization experts globally as a Microsoft MVP for Virtualization. Dave has served on the executive council for Managed Services and Emerging Technologies, the Vendor Advisory Council, as founding Chair for the Mobility Community for CompTIA.
Dave holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the College of William and Mary. He is a dynamic voice within the IT community, a former member and facilitator for Heartland Technology Groups (now IT Nation Evolve) and passionate about collaborating with clients and peers on utilizing technology to advance organizations. He lives just outside Washington DC with his wife and two cats. His interests include travel and food, cheering the Washington Nationals and Capitals, smoking barbeque, enjoying craft beers, and collecting and playing retro and modern video games among others.
Character: Dave Sobel exhibits integrity, perseverance, and a genuine passion for technology and community engagement.
Knowledge: With extensive experience spanning technology services, business operations, and industry trends, Dave possesses a deep well of knowledge in the IT sector. Dave brings an understanding of market dynamics and expertise in finding opportunities and avoiding costly missteps and preventable mistakes.
Strategic: Dave demonstrates strategic acumen through his adept navigation of mergers and acquisitions, development of community and marketing strategies, and thought leadership in shaping the future of the technology services landscape.
Communication: As a prolific podcaster, author, and industry speaker, Dave excels in articulating complex concepts with clarity, engaging audiences, and fostering meaningful dialogue within the IT community.