Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott

Sam Schillace: Deputy CTO, Microsoft

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Aug 10, 2022
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ANECDOTE

From TRS-80 to Startups

  • Sam Schillace's career began unexpectedly with a TRS-80 and programming in BASIC.
  • Despite initial doubts about computers, he co-founded six companies.
INSIGHT

Value of a Math Background

  • A math background teaches abstract thinking and problem decomposition.
  • This skillset is highly valuable in software engineering.
ADVICE

Career Advice: Follow Your Guilt

  • Find something you feel guilty getting paid for because you enjoy it.
  • This likely means you're good at it and it could be a fulfilling career path.
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