A Profound Sit Down
Join the seasoned and knowledgable members of the Profound Technologies team as they sit down in studio with technical experts to discuss the current state, future trends and the little known inside scoops in the world of AV.
Episodes
We're closing out 2025 with the last conversation in this years Profounders Series.
Are all AV products really the same? Is bigger always better when choosing a technology partner? And why do “cheap and easy” solutions so often turn into expensive headaches? In this episode, we bust some of the biggest misconceptions in the AV and conferencing industry—from brand myths and cookie cutter systems to the real difference between consum...
What does it really take to turn technology investments into real business outcomes? 🤔 In this episode of A Profound Sit Down, host Kevin Busza, COO of Profound Technologies, sits down with Katie Scott, Founder & CEO of Pontem Tech Partners, for a candid, insightful conversation about the intersection of technology, customer experience, and execution. Together, they unpack why so many organizations regret technology purchases,...
Transforming conference rooms isn’t just about the gear—it’s about strategy, support, and choosing the right partner. In this episode of The Profounders Series, we sit down to unpack some of the biggest hidden costs and misconceptions around video conferencing solutions: total cost of ownership, switching costs, ROI, BYOD vs appliance mode, maintenance, and why choosing the wrong integrator can cost you BIG. We share real-world exa...
In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the most confusing topics in the modern conferencing world: What’s the REAL difference between Appliance Mode and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)? We dive deep into the questions we hear from customers every day—misconceptions, frustrations, and the ever-growing challenge of interoperability between platforms like Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, etc. Our team breaks down: What “appliance mode” actua...
We have a special one for you this week as the Profound Team sits down with, not one but two of our Agent Partners! Dan Shadow sits down with Steve Aquila of Go2Tech to talk what mattes in Managed IT and Security while Trevor Depp sits down with Matt McDevitt of Positive Wiring to touch on how empowering industry partnerships can be.
A calling to the cloth detoured him past the pulpit onto a journey of computer consulting and eventually co-founding of his own company; today we sit down with Brian Pickell, President & CEO of KPInterface
Today we sit down with Anthony Mongeluzo of PCS to hear an inspiring entrepreneurial story that began in a spare bedroom and grew to a nationally recognized IT firm servicing more than thirty thousand users across North America and beyond.
Starting as a high school venture, ComTec Systems has grown to be a trusted voice in Telecommunication Consulting, Cloud services and financing for over 3,000 national clients. Join us as Profound COO Kevin Busza sits down with ComTech President & CEO Michael Vertolli to discuss the journey from mobile phones to voice and unified communication white glove installation services.
Today we Sit-Down with Charlotte Conroy of the family owned and operated Recent Communications to discuss their laser focused strategy on VOIP and UCaaS that has seen their business grow from servicing the Tri-State to having a presence in half of the United States as they celebrate their 25 years of perfecting the art of unifying communication
We conclude our Profounders Series by bringing all of the videos together in one place so, if you have the time, make yourself comfortable, click play and discover topics like why Profound doesn't bid on jobs, how much is too much in a conference room, should you choose Zoom or Teams, and so much more.
In episode 6 of our Profounders Series, company (Pro)Founders Brett, Bradd and Kevin discuss what value there is in a managed services agreement, how these agreements safeguard against industry brain drain, security holes, and rapid releases, helping through trending complexity, customer confidence through managed services, and product & system expiration dates.
In episode 5 of our Profounders Series, company (Pro)Founders Brett, Bradd and Kevin discuss where the value is in custom solutions as compared to pre-engineered solutions, where that increase in cost is coming from, why sticking with a lower cost pre-engineered solution may not be worth your savings, and balancing your budget with your needs.
In episode 4 of our Profounders Series, company (Pro)Founders Brett, Bradd and Kevin discuss why Zoom and Teams don't really play well together, tackling 2 competing systems for hybrid solutions, the benefits and downsides of both, and why platform monogamy might be right for you.
4.45 million. That is the average cost of a data breach. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated by the day, Profound COO Kevin Busza sits down with Moss Jacobson of CTN Solutions to discuss what can be done to prepare our digital defenses.
In episode 3 of our Profounders Series, company (Pro)Founders Brett, Bradd and Kevin discuss how customers can benefit from a multi-cam solution, what are the new multi-cam terms, coaching customers on room types, and the evolving tech in AV.
In episode 2 of our Profounders Series, company (Pro)Founders Brett, Bradd and Kevin discuss how conference rooms can get over engineered, balancing the needs of the customer with the wants of the AV geek, when to know to grow beyond the current platform, and how many displays are too many displays?
In episode 1 of our Profounders Series, company (Pro)Founders Brett, Bradd and Kevin discuss why Profound doesn't bid for jobs, how bidding can actually encourage poor quality, building long term partnerships and talented technical teams, and answers if it is cheaper to go with the bid job at the end of the day.
Let's wrap up this year with an informative high note as Profound COO Kevin Busza sits down with John McDonald, Regional Account Manager at Planar to discuss the tech that will take us into 2025 and beyond.
In todays world, security is everything so we sat down with Robert Chynowski of Seaglass Technology to discuss how they tackle threats in the hedge fund/alternative investment space.
Zoom's John Stearns and Profound Technologies Kevin Busza sit down to discuss some of the recent trends they are seeing in the Modern Workplace. Including Zoom's Intelligent Director.
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