Joel Ramirez, the Channel Commercial Director at Crayon, has a remarkable entrepreneurial journey. Kicking off his IT career at a young age of 21 as an IT reseller, Joel's curiosity for technology led him to co-found a software implementation business at 29 years of age, which eventually became a publicly listed company. Recognised as the Young Entrepreneur of The Year for his region at the age of 34, Joel's passion for innovation culminated in co-founding a SaaS software company that was later acquired by KPMG, in partnership with Microsoft and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.Drawing from this extensive and diverse background, Joel developed a unique understanding of the challenges that keep our channel partners and software vendors awake at night. This profound insight, coupled with his invaluable experience, positions him as an esteemed thought leader within the channel.Finally, leveraging his experience authoring - 'Better Together' - a book on mental health, Joel is dedicated to fostering high performance within our ecosystem. His vision entails reinstating humanity in business, creating a work environment where authenticity thrives, and establishing partnerships that lead to shared success - together.