Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 82 | Page 66

Navigating market uncertainties , ensuring alignment of partnerships with business strategy , and effective resource management pose significant challenges .
How can a channel partner in your industry disrupt the regional market and gain a leading competitive position ?
A channel partner can disrupt the regional market by specializing in niche markets or industries such as consumer packaged goods , manufacturing , supply chain ; offering unique value-added services and solutions such as cloud data warehouses ; leveraging innovative technology tools for client visibility , and building robust relationships with customers and other partners , for example AWS , GCP , Databricks , for Alteryx .
Which non-competitive business in the region do you admire for innovative usage of technology ?
A non-competitive business admired for its innovative use of technology is Salesforce . Their marketplace approach showcases the effectiveness of creating a low-friction environment where partners can drive new business by enhancing Salesforce products with their own intellectual property .
Which aspects of your job role do you find rewarding and which challenging ?
For Van Valkenburgh , the most rewarding aspects of his job include seeing the tangible benefits of partnerships for customers , fostering strong professional relationships ,
and the continuous personal and professional growth .
Conversely , navigating market uncertainties , ensuring alignment of partnerships with business strategy , and effective resource management pose significant challenges .
How do you best like to de-stress and re-charge off work ?
To de-stress and recharge , Van Valkenburgh enjoys exercising , drumming , and spending quality time with his family . These activities allow him to clear his mind , engage in creative expression , bring joy and strengthen personal connections . •
End customers of Alteryx expect innovative data and analytics solutions that cater to their specific business needs , offering clear ROI .
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