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How Microsoft Board Navigated the AI Pivot
The Microsoft board’s decision to pivot toward artificial intelligence under Satya Nadella is one of the most significant corporate strategy shifts of the last decade. This episode examines how the board balanced long-term R&D investment against short-term shareholder pressure, managed internal cultural resistance, and navigated regulatory scrutiny during the rapid adoption of cloud computing and generative AI. We explore the specific governance mechanisms that allowed Microsoft to transform from a software licensing giant into an infrastructure leader, focusing on key moments like the GitHub…
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