Former Evolve Technologies CEO Dave Sobel (pictured) is set to join Level Platforms as director of partner community, reporting to VP of Partner Development and Marketing Dan Wensley, according to sources allegedly in the know, Level Platforms has now confirmed. Here’s the chatter.
Story updated Jan. 10, 2012 at 9:27 p.m. ET. Evolve Technologies was recently acquired by Network Depot, a neighboring managed service provider in the Washington, D.C., area. Sources say Sobel will remain in the Washington, D.C., area and continue to assist the Network Depot-Evolve Technologies integration process while turning his career attention to Level Platforms.
In an email to MSPmentor, Wensley confirmed Sobel’s hiring:
“A formal announcement on Dave’s new role will happen on Thursday. However I can say we are excited about adding new experienced resources to our team that will directly benefit our partners. We have a number of significant product and service announcements that will be announced just prior to our road shows starting February 6… Adding a dedicated resource to work with the partners both individually and as a community will ensure they have continued success. Its going to be a great 2012!”
Sobel standardized Evolve Technologies on Level Platforms’ Managed Workplace software in 2011, and became an outspoken advocate for Level Platforms at the time.
Sobel has extensive experience as a public speaker and moderator, hosting educational sessions at CompTIA conferences and helping HTG Peer Groups to build an MSP- and VAR-centric group in Europe.
Sources say Sobel will now take his talents to Level Platforms, serving as a conduit between Level Platforms’ MSP partner base and the company’s executive team. Sources say an announcement could come within the next few days.
Sobel could not be reached for comment. MSPmentor has also reached out to Level Platforms for comment.
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That 2 congrats to Dave in as many weeks. Care for a hat trick my friend? Should the rumors be true
, good luck on the new gig. I’m sure you will help those folks up North learn our language and customs in no time. Now we just have to keep you and Dan seperate. Cheers!
Hey Mark: Still no official comment from Sobel and Level Platforms but I’m betting (fingers crossed) the chatter is accurate.
-jp
Updated, 9:30 p.m. ET, Jan. 10, 2012: Level Platforms has confirmed Sobel’s hiring. Blog updated accordingly.
-jp
Dave’s ConnectWise family sends congratulations!! Dave is a fantastic add to the LPI team, a long standing ConnectWise partner in his previous MSP life, and we wish him well and much success.
j.
Congratulation to Dave and LPI! Big things will result, I am sure!
Christy
I’m incredibly excited to join the Level Platforms team. The opportunity to continue to use my knowledge, speaking, facilitation and communications skills to help Level Platform’s partners better their own businesses and grow is a perfect match. Helping partners has become a real passion for me, and I’m really looking forward to taking this new role on!
Dave@6: Congrats. So I assume your comment confirms your career move? Best
-jp
Well done Dave. Hope you’ll still come and see us in Europe
Mark
Mark Williams
CEO, Pensar (London, UK)
JP: Yes, plus my updates on FB and LinkedIn.
Dave, congrats my friend! Looking forward to working with you in the new role.
How many cities of the road show are you signed up for? You will have 2013 Platinum air status by March!
-jm
Congratulations Dave!
This move really shows LPI’s dedication to helping their Partners succeed.
I look forward to working with you and taking advantage of your knowledge in the MSP world.
Matthew Adkins
VanGuard Technologies
Jay @10: Looking forward to working with you too. Community is a great thing, and I think you have something going on in that area.
I’m signed up for a number of the cities already, and looking forward to getting out and talking to Partners. I see a few frequent flyer miles in my future — we’ll share time in more lounges rather than on benches.
Matthew @11: Same here!