Accelerate Growth with Google Cloud Marketplace in 2025

Accelerate Growth with Google Cloud Marketplace in 2025

Free Online Event

March 13, 2025

9-11:30 am PT

Insider Strategies for Growth Expansion & Channel Acceleration from Google Cloud Leaders & Top ISVs

Insider Strategies for Growth Expansion & Channel Acceleration from Google Cloud Leaders & Top ISVs

Join us for an exclusive online event with Google Cloud. In just 2.5 hours learn the latest marketplace trends, winning strategies, and solutions to common challenges directly from Google Cloud and Cloud GTM leaders from top ISVs and channel partners.

Keynotes with Top Analyst & Managing Director of Google Cloud Marketplace

Keynotes with Top Analyst & Managing Director of Google Cloud Marketplace

Keynotes with Top Analyst & Managing Director of Google Cloud Marketplace

Special Keynote

Jay McBain

Chief Analyst - Channels, Partnerships & Ecosystems

Start at 9 am PT

Acceleration, Opportunities and Trends in Cloud Marketplaces

Software sales via marketplaces are set to hit $85Bn by 2028, growing even faster than expected. Join Jay McBain, the analyst behind this prediction, to learn his latest analysis of trends reshaping cloud GTM, including: - “Google has been outgrowing both AWS and Microsoft in the public cloud hyperscaler market since declaring a 100% partner-led strategy.” - Millennial Buyer Dominance: Millennials now lead tech procurement, favoring self-serve, digital-first buying, making marketplaces a key channel. Partner-Marketplace Convergence: - Partner-involved marketplace deals will rise from 30% to 50% by 2027. With 75% of tech sales going “to, through, and with the channel,” marketplaces are becoming hubs where these ecosystems connect. - How AI is fueling hyperscaler growth and introducing new pricing models that could transform software sales Join us as Jay McBain unpacks these and other shifts that every Cloud GTM leader must prepare for.

Special Keynote

Jay McBain

Chief Analyst - Channels, Partnerships & Ecosystems

Start at 9 am PT

Acceleration, Opportunities and Trends in Cloud Marketplaces

Software sales via marketplaces are set to hit $85Bn by 2028, growing even faster than expected. Join Jay McBain, the analyst behind this prediction, to learn his latest analysis of trends reshaping cloud GTM, including: - “Google has been outgrowing both AWS and Microsoft in the public cloud hyperscaler market since declaring a 100% partner-led strategy.” - Millennial Buyer Dominance: Millennials now lead tech procurement, favoring self-serve, digital-first buying, making marketplaces a key channel. Partner-Marketplace Convergence: - Partner-involved marketplace deals will rise from 30% to 50% by 2027. With 75% of tech sales going “to, through, and with the channel,” marketplaces are becoming hubs where these ecosystems connect. - How AI is fueling hyperscaler growth and introducing new pricing models that could transform software sales Join us as Jay McBain unpacks these and other shifts that every Cloud GTM leader must prepare for.

Special Keynote

Jay McBain

Chief Analyst - Channels, Partnerships & Ecosystems

Start at 9 am PT

Acceleration, Opportunities and Trends in Cloud Marketplaces

Software sales via marketplaces are set to hit $85Bn by 2028, growing even faster than expected. Join Jay McBain, the analyst behind this prediction, to learn his latest analysis of trends reshaping cloud GTM, including: - “Google has been outgrowing both AWS and Microsoft in the public cloud hyperscaler market since declaring a 100% partner-led strategy.” - Millennial Buyer Dominance: Millennials now lead tech procurement, favoring self-serve, digital-first buying, making marketplaces a key channel. Partner-Marketplace Convergence: - Partner-involved marketplace deals will rise from 30% to 50% by 2027. With 75% of tech sales going “to, through, and with the channel,” marketplaces are becoming hubs where these ecosystems connect. - How AI is fueling hyperscaler growth and introducing new pricing models that could transform software sales Join us as Jay McBain unpacks these and other shifts that every Cloud GTM leader must prepare for.

Special Keynote

Dai Vu

Managing Director, Cloud Marketplace & ISV GTM Initiatives

9:30 am - 10:00 am PT

Insights from Google Cloud Marketplace Managing Director

Google Cloud Marketplace has sustained triple-digit annual growth for multiple years and drives billions of dollars in annual gross transaction value. Dai is the Managing Director of Google Cloud Marketplace and ISV Go-to-Market Initiatives, where he manages the global teams driving: - Business development and P&L management - Partner and platform strategy​ - Go-to-market initiatives, field and partner co-sell models  - Partner engineering, onboarding and enablement ​​ Dai and his team are helping to transform how business software is bought and sold by modernizing procurement via online discovery, simplified purchasing and efficient deployment of enterprise-grade third-party cloud solutions. ​ Results speak volumes - consistent triple-digit annual growth and billions in transaction value.

Special Keynote

Dai Vu

Managing Director, Cloud Marketplace & ISV GTM Initiatives

9:30 am - 10:00 am PT

Insights from Google Cloud Marketplace Managing Director

Google Cloud Marketplace has sustained triple-digit annual growth for multiple years and drives billions of dollars in annual gross transaction value. Dai is the Managing Director of Google Cloud Marketplace and ISV Go-to-Market Initiatives, where he manages the global teams driving: - Business development and P&L management - Partner and platform strategy​ - Go-to-market initiatives, field and partner co-sell models  - Partner engineering, onboarding and enablement ​​ Dai and his team are helping to transform how business software is bought and sold by modernizing procurement via online discovery, simplified purchasing and efficient deployment of enterprise-grade third-party cloud solutions. ​ Results speak volumes - consistent triple-digit annual growth and billions in transaction value.

Special Keynote

Dai Vu

Managing Director, Cloud Marketplace & ISV GTM Initiatives

9:30 am - 10:00 am PT

Insights from Google Cloud Marketplace Managing Director

Google Cloud Marketplace has sustained triple-digit annual growth for multiple years and drives billions of dollars in annual gross transaction value. Dai is the Managing Director of Google Cloud Marketplace and ISV Go-to-Market Initiatives, where he manages the global teams driving: - Business development and P&L management - Partner and platform strategy​ - Go-to-market initiatives, field and partner co-sell models  - Partner engineering, onboarding and enablement ​​ Dai and his team are helping to transform how business software is bought and sold by modernizing procurement via online discovery, simplified purchasing and efficient deployment of enterprise-grade third-party cloud solutions. ​ Results speak volumes - consistent triple-digit annual growth and billions in transaction value.

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Co-Sell & Joint GTM Panel

Accelerate Growth with Co-Sell and GTM with GCP Marketplace

Join us for an insightful discussion with leaders from Google Cloud Marketplace and top ISVs on the latest marketplace strategies to scale your sales and reach customers globally

Our expert panel will reveal the systematic approach to building momentum through co-sell, internal and cloud alignment, operational excellence, and other proven tactics to maximize your revenue growth on GCP marketplace.

Among Our Incredible Panelists:

  • Oliver Schulz - Business Development Manager, Google Cloud Marketplace

  • Drew Herd - Sr. Director WW Business Development & Strategy at Databricks - Google Cloud

  • Isaiah Lott - Head of Alliances, Glean

  • John Jahnke - CEO at Tackle.io

We Will Discuss:

  • Strategies for SaaS Businesses to Stand Out

in a Cloud Marketplace.

  • Maximizing Co-Selling and Co-Marketing with Google Cloud 

  • How to Increase revenue opportunities by gaining access to Google Cloud's global customer base.

Partner Ecosystem Panel

Scale with Channel Partners at Google Cloud Marketplace

Canalys forecasts that >50% of sales via top hyperscaler marketplaces will flow through the channel by 2027!

But how exactly do partners fit into Cloud GTM? Where do they have an edge, and how can ISVs unlock growth on marketplaces? Discover insights from leaders from Google Cloud Marketplace, ISVs, and Partners, in our engaging panel on how to unlock and accelerate marketplace traction with channel partners.

Among Our Incredible Panelists:

  • Marc Harpster - Resell Strategic Initiatives Lead, Google Cloud

  • Rebecca Spataro - Director of Global Cloud Alliances at Snyk

  • Joshua Bushman - Cloud Marketplace & Cost Management Global Lead, World Wide Technology

  • Erica Ford - Senior Director Cloud Alliances at Fastly

We Will Discuss:

  • The critical role of channel partners in Cloud GTM growth

  • The growing influence of Service Partners in Cloud GTM

  • Re-sellers and Distributors as scale partners

Presented by
Roman Kirsanov

CEO of Partner Insight

Roman is a widely respected expert in Cloud GTM and partnerships, known for his data-driven approach. He has built hundreds of technology and distribution partnerships, led major partner-program turnarounds, and advised leading US and UK companies on GTM strategy.

He is a Sloan Fellow (London & Columbia Business Schools), VC-backed founder, OnDeck Fellow, and a Founder Award winner from the LBS Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Presented by
Roman Kirsanov

CEO of Partner Insight

Roman is a widely respected expert in Cloud GTM and partnerships, known for his data-driven approach. He has built hundreds of technology and distribution partnerships, led major partner-program turnarounds, and advised leading US and UK companies on GTM strategy.

He is a Sloan Fellow (London & Columbia Business Schools), VC-backed founder, OnDeck Fellow, and a Founder Award winner from the LBS Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Presented by
Roman Kirsanov

CEO of Partner Insight

Roman is a widely respected expert in Cloud GTM and partnerships, known for his data-driven approach. He has built hundreds of technology and distribution partnerships, led major partner-program turnarounds, and advised leading US and UK companies on GTM strategy.

He is a Sloan Fellow (London & Columbia Business Schools), VC-backed founder, OnDeck Fellow, and a Founder Award winner from the LBS Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Ready to Scale Your Growth with Google Cloud Marketplace in 2025?

Ready to Scale Your Growth with Google Cloud Marketplace in 2025?

9:00 am - 9:30 am PT

Keynote:

Jay McBain, Chief Analyst - Channels, Partnerships & Ecosystems, Canalys

9:00 am - 9:30 am PT

Keynote:

Jay McBain, Chief Analyst - Channels, Partnerships & Ecosystems, Canalys

9:00 am - 9:30 am PT

Keynote:

Dai Vu, Managing Director, Cloud Marketplace & ISV GTM Initiatives at Google Cloud

9:00 am - 9:30 am PT

Keynote:

Dai Vu, Managing Director, Cloud Marketplace & ISV GTM Initiatives at Google Cloud

10:00 am - 10:30 am PT

Co-Sell & Joint GTM Panel (leaders from Google Cloud and 3 ISVs):

Accelerate your Growth with Co-Sell & Joint GTM in Google Cloud Marketplace

10:00 am - 10:30 am PT

Co-Sell & Joint GTM Panel (leaders from Google Cloud and 3 ISVs):

Accelerate your Growth with Co-Sell & Joint GTM in Google Cloud Marketplace

10:30 am - 11:00 am PT

Partner Ecosystem Panel (leaders Google Cloud, ISVs & Channel Partners):

How ISVs use Google Cloud Marketplace & Channel Partners for rapid growth

10:30 am - 11:00 am PT

Partner Ecosystem Panel (leaders Google Cloud, ISVs & Channel Partners):

How ISVs use Google Cloud Marketplace & Channel Partners for rapid growth

11:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Operational Tactics: Fireside & Q&A (with Partner Insight & Partners):

Marketplace Operations Playbook: Turning Listings into Revenue Faster

11:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Operational Tactics: Fireside & Q&A (with Partner Insight & Partners):

Marketplace Operations Playbook: Turning Listings into Revenue Faster

$240 B

Commits

$244 B

Commits

$155 B

Azure Enterprise

$288 B

Open AI commits*

Unlock YOUR Share of ~$900B Commits with Cloud Marketplaces

Hyperscalers have accumulated $900 billions of committed spend 💰 from their customers - spend that could be directed to buying your software and services. Let me explain. While many enterprises grapple with a cash crunch, they still have to honor multi-year commitments to their cloud providers to maintain their discounts.

Here's the trick: if they buy your SaaS via Microsoft Cloud or Google Cloud marketplace, their spend goes towards these commitments.

💳 Effectively, they're purchasing your product with pre-allocated cloud funds. It's a quick win for everyone involved, accelerating procurement timelines from months to days.

*Details in quarterly cloud commits tracker

$240 B

Commits

$244 B

Commits

$155 B

Azure Enterprise

$288 B

Open AI commits*

Unlock YOUR Share of ~$900B Commits with Cloud Marketplaces

Hyperscalers have accumulated $900 billions of committed spend 💰 from their customers - spend that could be directed to buying your software and services. Let me explain. While many enterprises grapple with a cash crunch, they still have to honor multi-year commitments to their cloud providers to maintain their discounts.

Here's the trick: if they buy your SaaS via Microsoft Cloud or Google Cloud marketplace, their spend goes towards these commitments.

💳 Effectively, they're purchasing your product with pre-allocated cloud funds. It's a quick win for everyone involved, accelerating procurement timelines from months to days.

*Details in quarterly cloud commits tracker

$240 B

Commits

$244 B

Commits

$155 B

Azure Enterprise

$288 B

Open AI commits*

Unlock YOUR Share of ~$900B Commits with Cloud Marketplaces

Hyperscalers have accumulated $900 billions of committed spend 💰 from their customers - spend that could be directed to buying your software and services. Let me explain. While many enterprises grapple with a cash crunch, they still have to honor multi-year commitments to their cloud providers to maintain their discounts.

Here's the trick: if they buy your SaaS via Microsoft Cloud or Google Cloud marketplace, their spend goes towards these commitments.

💳 Effectively, they're purchasing your product with pre-allocated cloud funds. It's a quick win for everyone involved, accelerating procurement timelines from months to days.

*Details in quarterly cloud commits tracker

Learn more & Master Marketplaces with our 5-week cohort course & community

Events & community for marketplace operators, founders and alliance leaders who grow together

Learn more & Master Marketplaces with our 5-week cohort course & community

Events & community for marketplace operators, founders and alliance leaders who grow together

Learn more & Master Marketplaces with our 5-week cohort course & community

Events & community for marketplace operators, founders and alliance leaders who grow together

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Join 5,000 GTM leaders

Weekly Newsletter

Scale to $100M+ via Cloud Marketplaces

© 2026 Partner Insight