#679 Pax8 Beyond-Gene Kim: 🌊 Surfboards, Security & Staying Operational: Gene Kim on MSP Resilience

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In this energetic and introspective episode recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2025, Joey Pinz talks with Gene Kim, VP of Sales at Absolute, about what MSPs truly need from their security vendors — and how personal resilience echoes in business strategy.

Gene opens with reflections on surfing at San Onofre State Beach, how the ocean provides a space for introspection, and how tracking progress — even in hobbies — helps him stay motivated. This passion for metrics carries into his work, where he supports MSPs navigating the challenges of brand visibility, cybersecurity threats, human capital gaps, and delivering operational excellence to SMB clients.

The episode also explores Absolute’s application persistence and resilience tools, which help MSPs ensure critical software stays active — even after catastrophic failures. With 600M+ devices already embedded at the BIOS level, Gene explains how Absolute provides continuity at a scale few can match.

In a powerful moment, Joey shares his 120-pound weight loss journey, prompting Gene to reflect on how discipline, metrics, and mindset shape both personal and business transformations.

🚀 Top 3 Highlights:

1. 🔐 Why application persistence is the unsung hero of MSP resilience
2. 🌊 How surfing and metric tracking connect personal and professional growth
3. 🤝 Key questions MSPs should ask when selecting a security partner

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