Rich O'Connell

Rich O'Connell

California
Partnerships @ Atlassian. Blogs about Technology Partnerships, APIs and Ecosystems.
Mar
06
Money weighed vs. People

Maximizing Partnership ROI: Focus on Users or Revenue

In the fast-paced world of enterprise partnerships, the value of any collaboration often boils down to one simple question: Will
3 min read
Feb
02
Desire - Friction Graph

Desire Minus Friction: The Key to Scaling Enterprise Partnerships

In the world of partnerships, growth is a simple equation: Growth = Desire - Friction.
4 min read
Jan
09
Lessons Learned

15 Lessons from 15 Years in Enterprise Partnerships

15 important Partnerships lessons learned, backed by real-world examples.
3 min read
Nov
12
Trust Letters

The 5Cs of building trust

The 5 Cs of building trust in an alliance provide a framework for fostering this essential element.
1 min read
Oct
27
Zero to One Text

The Complete Guide to Standing Up Your First Partner Program

Standing up a partner program requires intentionality and collaboration across multiple functions in your organization
4 min read
Oct
15
Cloud with words "API-First"

Being an API-First Partner: What It Means and Why It Matters

An API-first company prioritizes the design, development, and deployment of application programming interfaces (APIs) before anything else.
4 min read
Sep
29
Badges and levels

The Subtle Differences Between Tiering and Badging in Partner Programs

Master these crucial tools for running successful partner programs.
3 min read
Sep
12
Azure GCP AWS logos

Cloud Marketplaces Introduction

Cloud marketplaces serve as centralized platforms where customers can discover and purchase software.
4 min read
Aug
21
2 people building a rainbow model together

Tips for Negotiating with Alliance Partners

Alliance partnerships can be a great way to grow your business, expand your reach, and gain access to new resources.
3 min read
Aug
02
Trust in Alliances

Breaking and Building Trust: Lessons for Successful Partnerships

How can you build and maintain trust in your partnerships, and what pitfalls should you avoid?
2 min read