Published Dec 16, 2016

Episode 27: Special—A Conversation with Microsoft's Head of Strategic Investments Brian Schultz

Microsoft's Head of Strategic Investments, Brian Schultz, reveals the tech giant's acquisition strategies, investment criteria, and industry trends, offering a deep dive into corporate development and strategic investing with comparative insights into Microsoft's and its competitors' approaches.

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Episode 27: Special—A Conversation with Microsoft's Head of Strategic Investments Brian Schultz

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Building Relationships

Incredible Music Videos

Uncovering Truth

Bridging Big Tech and Startups

Silicon Valley Empathy

Strategic Investments

Judging Acquisitions

Strategic Partnerships, Investments

Growing the Show

Crusoe's Clean Compute

Corporate Development Insights

Amazon Go Innovation

Microsoft's Acquisition Process

Startup Perspectives

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Strategic Investments

Corporate Development Insights

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Episode 27: Special—A Conversation with Microsoft's Head of Strategic Investments Brian Schultz

Topics covered

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Mergers and AcquisitionsBrian Schultz, Microsoft's Head of Strategic Investments, shares insights on the company's acquisition strategies, evaluation criteria, and current trends in the tech M\&A landscape.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Strategic InvestmentsBrian Schultz explores Microsoft's strategic investment criteria and the importance of building relationships with potential investment targets. He shares examples of successful investments and their impact on Microsoft's ecosystem.

Strategic Investments

Corporate Development InsightsBrian Schultz shares his insights on corporate development and strategic investing, highlighting key philosophies and best practices. He also compares Microsoft's strategies to those of other companies, providing a comprehensive view of the industry landscape.

Corporate Development Insights

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