TAMPA, Fla., August 18, 2025 – IT Nation, a global community of peers, thought leaders, and experts dedicated to elevating the IT ecosystem, is excited to announce Battle Royale—a high-energy, three-day livestream event spotlighting the 2025 PitchIT cohort.
In partnership with Channel Program, the go-to destination for every Managed Service Provider (MSP), Battle Royale will take place on August 21, 26 and 28, featuring 24 innovative companies from this year’s PitchIT class. Over the course of the event, each company will have just five minutes to present their solutions to MSPs, partners, and industry leaders, offering a unique opportunity to showcase cutting-edge technologies, gather valuable feedback, and connect with potential partners.
“The combination of Channel Program partnering with IT Nation’s PitchIT in the electrifying Battle Royale gives emerging MSP vendors the ultimate stage,” said Matt Solomon, Co-Founder and Chief business development officer at Channel Program. “It’s fun, it’s interactive, and it’s where tomorrow’s channel-disruptors take flight.”
“Battle Royale is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of the creativity, drive, and innovation that fuel our industry,” said Sean Lardo, Vice President of IT Nation Communities. “By partnering with Channel Program, we’re giving these emerging vendors unprecedented exposure to MSPs and partners, helping them refine their offerings, build valuable connections, and accelerate their path to success. This is where the next generation of channel leaders begins their journey.”
Following the event, participants will be evaluated by MSPs and members of the ConnectWise team, with scores determining the top three finalists—announced in September.
These finalists will then take center stage at IT Nation Connect, November 5–7, 2025, to present their solutions to a live audience. The first-place winner will take home $70,000 in prize money, while the second-place winner will receive $30,000.
About ConnectWise
ConnectWise is the leading software company empowering managed service providers (MSPs) with the technology that runs small and midsized businesses (SMBs) worldwide. With over 40 years of commitment to partner success, ConnectWise delivers innovative software, services, and an open ecosystem of integrations that drive growth. The ConnectWise Asio® platform offers unmatched scale and AI-backed automation to provide a comprehensive technology stack for MSPs, including PSA, RMM, cybersecurity, and data protection. Discover how ConnectWise is transforming the IT industry at connectwise.com.
About IT Nation
The IT Nation is a vibrant and inclusive community that brings together the brightest minds from Managed Solution Providers (MSPs) and IT channel vendors worldwide. Our shared culture, rooted in the Go-Giver philosophy, enables us to harness collective wisdom for mutual growth. Our mission is to empower individuals who align with this worldview by providing purpose-built tools and success frameworks. These resources are designed to help our members define goals, create strategic plans, and execute with precision. At IT Nation, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where innovation, education, planning, accountability, and celebration serve as the pillars of success. The IT Nation inspires excellence, collaboration fuels advancement, and shared success drives us toward our mission: Wise Together, Rise Together. Learn more at connectwise.com/theitnation.
About Channel Program
Channel Program is the home page destination for every MSP. Discover the tools and insights required to start and scale your MSP business, from reviews of channel solutions by verified MSPs to NaviStack, the first purpose-built vendor management tool for MSPs to visualize and communicate with their entire vendor ecosystem with a single login.
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