A fireside with Satya Nadella on June 17, 2025 at AI Startup School in San Francisco.
Satya Nadella started at Microsoft in 1992 as an engineer. Three decades later, he’s now Chairman & CEO, navigating the company through one of the most profound technological shifts yet: the rise of AI.
In this conversation, he shares how Microsoft is thinking about this moment— from the infrastructure needed to train frontier models, to the social permission required to use that compute. He draws parallels to the early PC and internet eras, breaks down what makes a great team, and reflects on what he’d build if he were starting his career today.
Chapters:
01:06 – AI’s Role in Microsoft’s Strategy
02:07 – The Evolution of Platforms and AI
03:56 – Building the Next Generation of Apps
07:25 – Energy Consumption and Social Responsibility
15:30 – Transformational Shifts in AI
30:45 – Leadership and Teamwork Insights
36:16 – Quantum Computing and AI
38:31 – Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations
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