253 – Strategize ISV Cloud Success with Justin Murphy

Wondering How to Navigate Cloud Marketplaces for Ultimate ISV Success?

“When you have the alignment across the C-suite, and even if it’s a small business, at the highest level of the organization, they can be well aligned with the ecosystem in a way that’s going to benefit them,” says Justin Murphy, CEO, CloudAtlas.

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Get ready for an insightful journey in this episode of “The Ultimate Guide to Partnering” with host Vince Menzione and CloudAtlas CEO Justin Murphy. They delve into the essential strategies ISVs need for cloud marketplace success, exploring Justin’s fascinating transition from simplifying enterprise procurement at SADA to leading Cloud Atlas. Discover the transformative role of marketplaces and co-selling, and learn how top-down commitment, strategic planning, and C-suite alignment drive unparalleled success. Uncover the challenges and opportunities within different cloud providers and understand the pivotal role partnerships play in the tech industry.

As Justin highlights, “Applications will be available across all clouds, and leveraging marketplace products can drive the consumption that cloud providers want to see.” This forward-looking perspective emphasizes the necessity for ISVs to adapt and strategize for long-term success in the cloud marketplace.

Key Takeaways

Market Opportunity: Learn about the immense opportunity in cloud marketplaces and how to leverage it. For instance, Justin mentions that leveraging marketplace third-party products can significantly drive cloud consumption and benefit cloud providers.

Strategic Planning: Discover the steps to create a successful go-to-market strategy and address any gaps. Justin discusses the importance of understanding the product and identifying onboarding, sales, and technical gaps to build a comprehensive strategy.

Co-Selling Benefits: Understand how co-selling and leveraging marketplace commitments drive growth and opportunities. Justin highlights that even large partners like hyperscalers and managed service providers find co-selling essential to success in the complex enterprise market.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge from industry leaders shaping tomorrow’s digital world. Tune in and transform your cloud marketplace approach!

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