Fred Voccola | The Long Game w/ Jay Roberts #30

Never miss an episode. Sign up for The Long Game newsletter at ProsperGroup.com.On this episode of The Long Game, Prosper Group CEO Jay Roberts sits down with Fred Voccola, former CEO and current vice chairman of Kaseya and chairman and CEO of simPRO Group.Fred shares his journey from teaching himself to code and starting his first software company in college to becoming one of the most accomplished operators in the technology industry.He explains how he sold his first company during his senior year, helped take another company public, built and exited multiple software businesses, and eventually transformed Kaseya from roughly $50 million in revenue into a $1.5 billion global business valued at approximately $15 billion.Jay and Fred discuss scaling companies, acquiring and integrating businesses, developing high-performance teams, and why successful founders must remain deeply involved in the details of their organizations.Fred also shares the inside story of the 2021 Kaseya ransomware attack, including the decision to immediately shut down the platform, work alongside the FBI, communicate transparently with customers, and protect millions of businesses around the world.The conversation explores artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, preventative medicine, Miami’s entrepreneurial culture, and Fred’s vision for simPRO, an AI-powered field service platform helping trade businesses dramatically improve their efficiency and profitability.🎯 TAKEAWAYS:• How Fred started and sold his first software company while still in college• How he helped build and exit multiple successful technology companies• How Kaseya grew from roughly $50 million to $1.5 billion in revenue• Why obsessive, hands-on founders build the strongest organizations• How transparency helped Kaseya navigate a major ransomware attack• Why Fred believes Miami is uniquely suited for entrepreneurship• How AI could transform medicine, cybersecurity, and field service businesses• Why entrepreneurs must love the journey rather than focus only on an exit• How simPRO is using AI to improve profitability for trade contractors• Why grit, accountability, customer service, and long-term thinking are essential for successStay up to date with Jay Roberts:Instagram: @jayrobertsWebsite: ProsperGroup.com