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(IHP) Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott

Jun 10, 2023

Kevin Scott, Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft, has a remarkable career spanning Google, AdMob, and LinkedIn. He discusses his journey from academia to revolutionizing advertising and enhancing engineering at LinkedIn. The conversation dives into Microsoft's advancements in AI and machine learning, emphasizing accessibility for all users. Kevin also shares insights on fostering an empowering culture in tech firms and the significance of aligning technology with genuine human needs.

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Kevin Scott

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Nurtured by Nostalgia: Early Tech Beginnings

16min

Enhancing Team Collaboration and Academic Pursuits

4min

From Academia to Tech: A Personal Journey

17min

Navigating Financial Instability and Investment Strategies

3min

From Academia to AdTech: A Journey of Innovation

22min

Empowering Innovation through Technology

6min

Empowering Innovation: The Rise of Machine Learning at Microsoft

11min

Innovative Research and University Collaboration in Technology

3min

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Empowering Innovation Through Technology

5min

11.

Exploring Diverse Voices Behind Technology

3min

Kevin Scott is the current Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft. We talk about his entire career, how being an academic seemed to be his path before he transformed the ads system at Google. Then he revolutionized the entire advertising industry at AdMob; is credited by some people by saving LinkedIn from technical rot; and now, today, oversees Microsoft's efforts in AI, VR/AR all the future things. Fantastic conversation.

Kevin's podcast is: Behind the Tech

Originally Aired: May 2019

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