Rick Currier

#PartnerMarketing & #TechMarketing sales leader @FoundryIDG | Goofy husband | fun dad | avid outdoorsman | chocolate lab lover 🐶

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@tetsuoai @grok help me understand the implications of this as a startup founder running a business

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@CollinRugg @grok is this real?

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@arnaultwhale Done

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#OnTheRoad Top 5 Learnings from the Partner Marketing Community:

One of the things I love most about the partner marketing community is the genuine support we share for one another. As we wrap up the year, I wanted to contribute to that spirit by sharing my top five learnings. I hope they inspire you as much as they’ve shaped my perspective.

1. Tech Enhances Relationships, It Doesn’t Replace Them:
Despite advancements in reporting tools, data capabilities, and AI, personal relationships remain the cornerstone of successful partnerships. Leaders across the tech marketing space consistently emphasize this truth: partnerships that deliver results are built on trust, mutual respect, and human connection. Technology is a powerful enabler—but it cannot substitute the sweat equity needed to nurture relationships.

2. Say Yes and Take Risks:
This one’s tough, especially given the economic challenges we’ve faced. My heart goes out to those who’ve had a difficult year. Yet, even in challenging times, pushing ourselves to say “yes” to new ventures and take risks is vital. Personally, I tend to gravitate toward the "comfortable," but I’m challenging myself to embrace more risks in 2025. Will you join me?

3. Don’t Delegate Understanding:
Delegation is crucial for effective leadership, but delegating understanding can backfire. Whether in sales management or partnerships, relying solely on others for critical insights can leave you and your team vulnerable. This year, I reflected on my own habits and realized I need to strike a better balance—delegating tasks but not relinquishing the understanding that underpins success.

4. Have Fun:
Life is short, and while not every season allows for joy, it’s important to ensure you’re on a path to doing work you truly enjoy. I’ve had my share of tough seasons, doing what was necessary for my family and team. But ultimately, we have choices: stay on our current path or take the leap toward something that brings us fulfillment. Don’t forget to have fun along the way. I always like to say, "You have to enjoy the little things."

5. Be Kind:
It sounds simple, but in 2024, I saw firsthand how hard it can be to consistently show kindness—especially in a tough economy with layoffs, budget cuts, and other stressors. Even the kindest among us (myself included) sometimes slip. Let’s remind ourselves daily to lead with kindness, even when it’s not easy.

These are my top lessons from 2024, and I’ll be carrying them with me into 2025. My hope is that sharing them inspires reflection and growth for others in our community. Subscribe to the podcast to learn more from the community: https://t.co/S3MWghWhlR

What were your top learnings from 2024, and what are you working on in 2025?

#b2b #marketing #tech #AI

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Our CMO, Gabie Boko, sat down with @RickCurrier from @FoundryIDG to discuss her professional journey, leading her to become our visionary CMO at NetApp.

They discussed our favorite topic: intelligent data infrastructure. Full episode here: https://t.co/MJKJ9hX03P

#NetApp

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Wrapping up 2024 with a bang! 🎉 Join me #OnTheRoad with @honorahandley of @awscloud & Mike Finnerty of @FoundryIDG.

We recorded this special episode at #awsreinvent — live audience, dual guests, & insights on partner marketing success.

Honora breaks down AWS's partner program strategies, while Mike shares how Foundry delivers real results through audience-first marketing.

Listen now: https://t.co/Q9baOhXG9f

#B2BMarketing #PartnerSuccess #PartnerMarketing #marketing #tech

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Wrapping up 2024 with a bang! 🎉 Join me #OnTheRoad with @honorahandley of @awscloud & Mike Finnerty of @FoundryIDG.

We recorded this special episode at #awsreinvent — live audience, dual guests, & insights on partner marketing success.

Honora breaks down AWS's partner program strategies, while Mike shares how Foundry delivers real results through audience-first marketing.

Listen now: https://t.co/Q9baOhX8jH

#B2BMarketing #PartnerSuccess #PartnerMarketing #marketing #tech

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@LEGIQN This made my night

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With all the @intel news swirling, ready for a direct line to the #CMO himself? Join me #OnTheRoad as I sit down with Brett Hannath, CMO at Intel, to dig into what it takes to lead marketing transformation at one of the biggest #tech companies in the world.
https://t.co/rf11ZZWo5M

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My sit down interview with @JayZscaler at the #CIO100 Symposium and Awards. @zscaler @CIOonline @IDC #CyberSec

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The state of #B2B #contentmarketing with Andrea D'Amato of Foundry/IDG.
#advertising #B2Bmarketing

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@aimeecatalano of @googlecloud on aligning partner marketing organizations globally to scale success. Watch her full episode here: https://t.co/fBGqAxNO0E

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Empowering women in tech with Clarissa Gent of @awscloud

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Galveston taking a pounding for 6+ hours. Finally lightening up. Power out, water all over the condo. Kids happy watching tablet in back room. Ignorance is bliss. #beryl #hurricane #Galveston

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@TropicalTidbits Quiet before the storm here in Galveston

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New episode out on marketing and partnerships in the world of mobile security with my guest, Stephen Banda of @lookoutinc. We had fun, and it was also a wake up call to all the scary stuff out there that will get you! Listen up and pay attention to stay safe, and smart 🤓 https://t.co/zWaQtvHrHc

#mobilesecurity #PartnerMarketing #b2bmarketing

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We're #OnTheRoad with @United to #Belize and in good hands with Captain JoJo in the cockpit!

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Must-listen episode of #OnTheRoad featuring Clint Oram, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of @SugarCRM. Clint isn't just a tech pioneer; he's a beacon of innovation and growth in every aspect of life. https://t.co/DlcS2feudH