Joe Panettieri is founder of Mentore Ventures – an incubator that launched Channel Angels (the first angel investor network that funds MSP software startups) and Sustainable Tech Partner (the ultimate guide to green IT services).
Panettieri is a journalist, blogger, media entrepreneur, early-stage investor and master of ceremonies. He has tracked channel partner ecosystems, IT service providers, venture capital funding, and M&A for more than two decades.
He previously pioneered MSP & MSSP news content by co-launching ChannelE2E, MSSP Alert, MSPmentor, the MSP501, The VAR Guy and Talkin’ Cloud. Those category-leading media brands, co-founded by Amy Katz, had successful exits to private equity-backed companies in 2011 and 2021, respectively.
Earlier in his career, Panettieri held key editorial and content posts at CMP Media, Ziff Davis Media and NYIT.
He splits time between New York and Florida, and frequently speaks at major IT conferences worldwide.
