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Hi, I'm Rick!

Welcome to the Partner GTM Institute - this is your dedicated space to level up in the world of Channel, Partnerships, and Ecosystems.

 

Whether you're building a Partner motion from scratch or scaling an established Partner Program, you'll find actionable insights, proven frameworks, and expert guidance to help you drive revenue and impact through your Partner Ecosystem.

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My Story

I'm Rick Flores, a senior leader in Channel Partnerships with over two decades of experience driving growth through strategic Partner Ecosystems. I've held leadership roles at globally recognized tech companies including Smartsheet, HubSpot, Zebra Technologies, Lexmark, and Xerox, where I built and scaled partner programs that power co-selling, co-marketing, and service delivery. My work spans Partner Strategy, Operations, and Enablement — consistently focused on aligning ecosystems to business outcomes. Now as Principal at Partner GTM Institute, I help tech industry professionals and companies unlock the full potential of their Partner Strategy through proven frameworks, actionable insights, and go-to-market expertise.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE GAINED FROM WORKING WITH TECH LEADERS

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MEMBER OF THESE INDUSTRY COMMUNITIES

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I always welcome ideas, suggestions, requests, or any feedback that can help make the Partner GTM Institute even better.

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