Noah Dantes

Research Manager

Noah works as a research manager and is based in the Portland, Oregon office. He contributes to the company’s channel-focused services, supporting research into go-to-market strategies and partner programs. 

Prior to Canalys, now part of Omdia, Noah worked on internal strategy and communications for HP, Inc in Corvallis, Oregon. Specifically, he helped grow HP’s Technical Community platform, which is a tool employees use for networking, education, and personal development opportunities. 

Noah graduated with an MBA from the Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in economics with a minor in English. During his time at Willamette, he led the student newspaper, The Collegian.

Jay McBain

Chief Analyst

Jay McBain is one of the most visible and respected thought leaders in the global channel ecosystem. Named Global Channel Influencer of the Year by Channel Futures Magazine, Top 40 Under Forty by the Business Review, as well as numerous channel magazines’ top thought leadership lists, he is often sought out for industry guidance and future trends. He is the most popular global speaker at major channel events about big shifts in the partner ecosystem.