Our Team

Joe Panettieri
founder and president

Panettieri is an angel investor, digital media entrepreneur, technology journalist & master of ceremonies for the IT industry.

In addition to co-launching multiple media businesses, Panettieri has funded more than 30 business & technology startups. His investing activities flow through his own startups (such as Mentore Ventures & Channel Angels), and third-party angel investor groups (such as Florida Funders).

Panettieri previously co-launched five digital media brands that engaged more than 350,000 monthly readers. Each of those five brands — ChannelE2E, MSPmentor, MSSP Alert, Talkin’ Cloud and The VAR Guy — were acquired by Private Equity-backed media companioes. Connect with him on LinkedIn for more information.