{"id":950,"date":"2019-04-15T17:09:04","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T17:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/killingit.smallbizthoughts.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2021-07-13T15:48:51","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T22:48:51","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/killingit.smallbizthoughts.com\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#kt-layout-id_78bb21-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(#kt-layout-id_78bb21-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}#kt-layout-id_78bb21-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px 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25%);}#kt-layout-id_be5360-b0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_be5360-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_be5360-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_be5360-b0\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_be5360-b0\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row  kt-custom-first-width-75  kt-custom-second-width-25\"><style>.kadence-column_681587-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:1%;padding-left:1%;padding-right:10%;}.kadence-column_681587-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_681587-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_681587-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_681587-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_681587-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_681587-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_681587-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_681587-36{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_681587-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_681587-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_681587-36 page-content-width\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to the <strong>Killing IT Podcast<\/strong> !!!<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_18bac8-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_18bac8-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_18bac8-49\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_18bac8-49 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_18bac8-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_18bac8-49\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading_18bac8-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_18bac8-49\">This podcast is a great example of BOGSAT \u2013 Bunch of Guys Sitting Around a Table. We all got together one day to talk about working together, figuring out how we could contribute to the broader IT Community . . . and have fun doing it. One of the big take-aways of that day was the Killing IT Podcast.<br><br>We are all interested in broadening the conversation. What the hell does that mean? Well, we realized that we see a lot of \u201csilos of knowledge.\u201d And even more, we see silos of analysis, silos of understanding, and silos of philosophy. Too many people only talk with others in their tiny little worlds.<br><br>This is true within the SMB (small and medium business) IT community. It\u2019s also true in the mid-market. And it\u2019s rampant in the enterprise space. But even within each of these, programmers talk to programmers, marketing people talk to marketing people, and support techs talk to support techs.<br><br>We also LOVE the emerging world of emerging technology. Humility aside, the three hosts have built some amazing companies, sold some amazing stuff, and help guide the IT industry to where it is today. We love all this nerdy stuff and can\u2019t wait to figure out where it all goes.<br><br>We looked for a hole that no one was filling. And we think we found it in a conscious effort to widen the circle. We want o bring in all the people who are working on IoT, LED, Lidar, LI-FI, blockchain, AI, robots, VR\/AR, robotics, 3D printing, and so much more. We are constantly looking for the opportunities to integrate all these emerging skill sets.<br><br>We are funny, irreverent, intellectual, analytical, entrepreneurial, and excited about where all this stuff is going. We truly live in what Karl calls \u201cThe Exponential Century.\u201d With luck, we can help you grab your share of the many gold mines emerging in new technology.<br><br>Your feedback is always welcome!<br>\u2022 Dave<br>\u2022 Ryan<br>\u2022 Karl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_a7bd9e-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;}.kadence-column_a7bd9e-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_a7bd9e-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_a7bd9e-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_a7bd9e-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_a7bd9e-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_a7bd9e-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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srcset=\"https:\/\/killingit.smallbizthoughts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/karl_palachuk_300x369.jpg 300w, https:\/\/killingit.smallbizthoughts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/karl_palachuk_300x369-244x300.jpg 244w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Karl W. 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You can always find him at www.smallbizthoughts.com or www.smallbizthoughts.org.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icons_0053db-cd .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);font-size:20px;}.kt-svg-icons_0053db-cd .kt-svg-item-0:hover .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons_0053db-cd{justify-content:flex-start;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons_0053db-cd aligncenter inline\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ryan.morris.5454\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:5px;margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:5px\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;color:var(--global-palette6)\" class=\"kt-svg-icon kt-svg-icon-fe_facebook\"><svg 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class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Dave Sobel<br\/><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size:17px; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #F26303;\">Veteran IT Channel and MSP expert with deep connections and insight to technology<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Dave is regarded as a leading expert on IT and managed services, cloud computing, and virtualization, and is a featured speaker at industry events including Channel Partners, Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, IT Nation, SITS London, and as a CompTIA trainer at multiple events, and is often quoted in business and technology publications.<br\/><br\/>Dave started his career as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies, as well as a product developer and designer. He owned and operated a IT Solution Provider and MSP for over a decade, both acquiring other organizations and eventually being acquired.<br\/><br\/>Since 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&amp;A activities.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icons_437759-02 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);font-size:20px;}.kt-svg-icons_437759-02 .kt-svg-item-0:hover .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons_437759-02{justify-content:flex-start;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons_437759-02 aligncenter inline\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-0\"><a href=\"Dave is regarded as a leading expert on IT and managed services, cloud computing, and virtualization, and is a featured speaker at industry events including Channel Partners, Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, IT Nation, SITS London, and as a CompTIA trainer at multiple events, and is often quoted in business and technology publications.  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