Drive Your Channel Productivity Globally

Scaling Partner Ecosystems: Lessons from Cisco & SonicWALL In this compelling episode of ZINFI’s Partner Ecosystem Podcast, host Sugata Sanyal, Founder & CEO of ZINFI, welcomes Michelle Ragusa-McBain, a global channel leader with executive roles at Cisco, SonicWALL, and more. Michelle shares first-hand insights on how major tech players like Cisco and SonicWALL built, scaled, and evolved their partner ecosystems over the past two decades. From partner enablement and PRM tools to market development funds and the role of AI and cybersecurity, Michelle breaks down the strategic thinking behind building a robust, agile ecosystem. She also dives into her passion for diversity and inclusion in tech and how leaders can mentor the next generation. Tune in for practical, high-level takeaways to apply whether you’re in a $200M mid-market firm or a global enterprise. Listen now to learn how to scale and future-proof your ecosystem. Related