Ron Piovesan, Senior Director of Partnerships at Okta, discusses his journey in the tech industry and the importance of partnerships in building a successful ecosystem. He shares insights from his experience at companies like Firefox and highlights the role of partnerships in driving innovation and market growth. Ron discusses the following: - His experience as the first partnership person at Firefox. - The importance of understanding your offering's use case and aligning them with company strategies. - The challenges and opportunities of working for a partnership-focused company. - The importance of communication and collaboration between partnership and corporate development teams. Partnership Leaders is a premier industry association for partnership, channel, and business development professionals. As a leading community, it connects over 1,000 members worldwide, facilitating virtual events, sharing insights, and promoting personal and professional development. #partnerships #ecosystems #alliances