What happens to all the great ideas that never make it on stage?

In this episode of Academy Live, we sit down with Tara Rummer, Director of Community at Immy.bot, and Dean Trempelas, Head of MSP Success at Empath, to explore two movements shaking up the MSP space: RejectionCon and Spicy Monday.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

✅ What RejectionCon is and how it started
✅ Why rejected talks can be the most valuable ideas
✅ Creating space for new and diverse voices in the MSP community
✅ The origin and impact of Spicy Monday
✅ Why honest, opinionated conversations matter in the channel
✅ Balancing personal brand with bold perspectives
✅ How community-driven movements can shape the industry

Together, Tara and Dean unpack why these ideas resonate, how they have gained traction, and why the MSP industry benefits from more transparency, more voices, and a little more edge.

If you have ever felt like certain conversations are missing from the stage or the feed, this episode is for you.
🔗 Check out Rejection Con: https://www.rejectioncon.com/submit-a-talk 
🔗 All proceeds from RejectionCon support the Rural Tech Fund, helping provide technology resources and opportunities to students in rural communities. Learn more or get involved: https://ruraltechfund.org/

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Tara Rummer | Chief Community & Ecosystems Officer | Immy.bot
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-rummerashley/ 

Dean Trempelas | Head of MSP Success | Empath
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzoidberg/ 

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