Spiceworks 20th Anniversary Series Premiere: Scott Abel on the Origin Story of Spiceworks

Brought to you by @spiceworks In this premier episode of this special 20th Anniversary podcast series, we sit down with Scott Abel, co-founder and former CEO of Spiceworks, to celebrate two decades of the "Spice" life.From the original "Aha!" moment in 2006 to building the world’s largest community for IT professionals, Scott shares the untold stories behind the orange curtain. We dive into the early days of the Spiceworks Desktop app, the evolution of the famous "SpiceWorld" conferences, and what it was really like to pioneer a community-led growth model long before it was a tech industry buzzword.In this episode, we discuss:The Founding Story: How four friends set out to simplify IT for small and medium businesses.Cultural Secrets: The truth behind the orange mascot, SpiceRex, and "Slices with Scott."Scaling the Spice: Navigating rapid growth, the Ziff Davis acquisition, and keeping the community spirit alive.The Future of IT: Scott’s take on the current landscape and what advice he has for the next generation of tech founders.Whether you're a "Green Pro" who just joined the community or a "Spice Legend" who’s been here since version 1.0, this is an episode you won't want to miss.