From Chicago to Peoria: Pierre Anyansi on Proactive IT, Security & Building a Local MSP

From Chicago to Peoria: Pierre Anyansi on Proactive IT, Security & Building a Local MSP

From MSP Unplugged by Paco Lebron

March 25, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 299

About this episode

Pierre Anyansi discusses his journey in IT and founding a proactive support company.

Pierre Anyansi of Any IT Support sits down with us to talk about his journey from network security engineering to founding a boutique IT company focused on proactive support, secure remote solutions, and helping small businesses grow through technology. We explore the "farming technology" philosophy, balancing home and business clients, turning education into prevention, and fortifying your own operations while supporting others. A raw, relatable conversation full of real-world lessons for MSP owners and IT pros working with smaller or regional clients. Tune in every Week. You can catch us Video podcast on Youtube.com/MSPUnplugged. Like, Subscribe and hit that notification button to be notified whenever a new episode is available. You can also take us on the go with your favorite podcatcher app show notes. Don't forget get your tickets at TechConunplugged.com Thank you for listening and we will see you next time on MSP Unplugged.

People in this episode

Host: Paco Lebron

Guest: Pierre Anyansi

Topics covered

  • proactive IT
  • network security
  • small business technology
  • IT support
  • entrepreneurship
  • local MSP

Keywords

  • proactive support
  • network security engineering
  • small businesses
  • technology growth
  • IT company
  • remote solutions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Any IT Support, TechCon Unplugged, Youtube.com/MSPUnplugged

Places: Chicago, Peoria

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