Published Feb 29, 2016

Episode 8: Acompli, Sunrise, and Wunderlist (w/ Kurt DelBene)

Kurt DelBene, EVP of Corporate Strategy and Planning at Microsoft, discusses the company's shift to a cloud-first, mobile-first strategy, emphasizing the importance of cross-platform capabilities and strategic acquisitions in driving innovation and growth.

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Episode 8: Acompli, Sunrise, and Wunderlist (w/ Kurt DelBene)

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Mobile App Acquisitions

Team Integration Approach

Microsoft's Acquisition Strategy

Microsoft's Strategy

Strategic Acquisition Insights

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Unified Inbox Strategy

Outlook Acquisition Insights

YouTube Acquisition Insights

Shifting Consumer Expectations

Innovative Cloud Solutions

Mobile Workloads Insights

Acquisition Measurement Insights

Mobile Email Acquisition

Vanta's Security Solutions

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Microsoft's Strategy

Integration Challenges

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Episode 8: Acompli, Sunrise, and Wunderlist (w/ Kurt DelBene)

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Microsoft's StrategyKurt DelBene, EVP of Corporate Strategy and Planning at Microsoft, discusses the company's shift to a cloud-first, mobile-first strategy. He highlights the importance of cross-platform capabilities and strategic acquisitions in driving innovation and growth.

Microsoft's Strategy

Integration ChallengesThe discussion shifts to Microsoft's strategies for integrating acquired teams and managing leadership transitions. Kurt DelBene shares insights on maintaining team culture and leveraging new talent to enhance Microsoft's product offerings.

Integration Challenges

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