How can representation for women in tech continue to grow? Through active allyship and sponsorship. I had the great fortune of interviewing Microsoft's one-and-only Director of Intrapreneurship about how his role as a coach supports women and BIPOC success in tech. He is a neuro-diverse super-genius with a gift for seeing talent and nurturing abilities in others.

Learn more about Ed Essey:  

Ed Essey helps intrapreneurs have, test, and grow brilliant ideas in the Microsoft Garage. He is an MIT grad, serial founder, and veteran product leader who is passionate about technology, creating great culture, and innovating through experimentation.
 
During his engineering career, he's researched AI, developed intelligent agent-based systems, and democratized parallel computing. He has led company-wide change management programs in innovation, design-thinking, and agile methodologies that have helped over 25,000 employees earn raving fans for their products. He founded the Garage experimental outlet that has delivered over 130 new and exciting projects to market. 
 
Ed practices mindfulness to bring his most courageous and caring self to every connection. He champions wise technology, because the best products cannot stop at intelligence, they need wisdom. He lives in Seattle with his two children.