Boz To The Future The Future According to Steven Sinofsky
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Jan 5, 2024 
Technologist and author Steven Sinofsky joins host Andrew Bosworth to discuss standing up new platforms, building novel technologies, and the potential of VR, AR, and AI. They also explore missed opportunities in the tech industry and the limitations of current platforms, as well as the importance of openness in shaping the future.
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Sinofsky's Microsoft Start
- Steven Sinofsky's journey began with receiving buggy Microsoft Word software for Macintosh in college.
- His curiosity led to a quick recruitment process that started his legendary career at Microsoft.
Nothing Worked Early On
- Early computing was painstaking because literally nothing worked reliably.
- Microsoft’s competitive edge was simply that their software mostly worked in an era of frequent crashes and bugs.
Platforms vs. Apps
- Technology landscapes are shaped by platforms and applications, which require different approaches.
- Building a platform means persuading others to invest and bet on your vision early enough.