Satya Nadella - CEO of Microsoft | In Good Company | Podcast | Norges Bank Investment Management

Microsoft CEO: AI, chip shortage, empathy, and poetry
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft shares his unique insight into AI, chip shortage, the importance of empathy and effective leadership.
We are invested in over 8000 companies, but Microsoft is our number one holding. It's fascinating to think that each Norwegian has an average investment of over 6,000 US Dollars in this company. And under Satya’s leadership, Microsoft’s stock has increased 10 times. Stay with us to uncover the secrets behind this remarkable journey. Tune in!
The fund owns 1.3% of Microsoft, worth over 35 billion US dollars at the end of 2023, translating to nearly 360 billion Norwegian kroner.
The podcast In Good Company is part of Norges Bank Investment Management , a podcast about our investments. We are transparent about how the fund is invested. In this podcast, you to get a deeper insight into the companies the fund is invested in.
Our CEO, Nicolai Tangen, has in-depth interviews with the leaders of some of the largest companies in the world. You will get insight into their leadership principles, the company’s strategy and how they are dealing with a large investor like us. You will also learn more about our role as an owner of the companies.
You can read more about the podcast on www.nbim.no/en/publications/p...
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[@oliverparnisengland6623]

Nicolai interviewing the world's most powerful CEO for his 6k subscribers!! Very happy to have found this hidden gem of a channel.

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Hey, if you spread the word we´d be over the moon! And thanks for the comment, it helps the channel grow too :) Hope you're having a great day, Halvor

[@jonkraghshow]

It's probably an important and influential 6k.

[@Munich81245]

Same here by myself

[@BadWithNames123]

norges bank owns 95 million microsoft shares.. if they call they get an interview with the ceo ;)

[@Munich81245]

@@BadWithNames123 yes you are right

[@shrek22]

Satya Nadella is a beast. the vision, the focus. he has thought about every step to get us to AGI. ridiculous amount of respect.

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Satya is very inspirational! Hope you're having a great day, Halvor

[@user-zh3sj8zz5t]

His ability to bring the entire company behind his vision is phenomenal

[@SwartgalligeCC]

To see someone as humble as Satya reach the top of such a mega-corporate (internal politicking and all that) is such an inspiration!

[@k.k.c8670]

Nadella is an employee, not a founder / entrepreneur. He is a hired gun.

[@SwartgalligeCC]

@@k.k.c8670 Hired gun, LOL

[@rahmanonimisi2917]

The best CEO of this generation.

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Satya is incredibly inspirational! Wish you a great day, Halvor

[@brendaj.horner2204]

Mr. Satya Nadella CEO of Microsoft Corp is the most intelligent individual, friend and Boss and I am better for knowing him. The world is such a better place for him. I thank everyday that he is the CEO of Microsoft Corp and they waited for me.

[@stoic_adhd]

Great podcast. I still can't believe how lucky we are having CEO of 1.5 trillion fund having a youtube show and interviewing 3 trillion company. This is just unbelieable. Thanks a lot Nicolai you are just amazing

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Satya with the Sanskrit, Urdu, American, German poetry connection with coding was just too good! FANTASTIC! LOVE IT! Superb! A seven wicket haul! Throw in a 30 in batting as well! No scorebook tampering too! Haha

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thanks!

[@geetkhosla]

It's rare I hear a podcast of such quality, impactful questions with powerful answers - a true masterclass.

[@jonkraghshow]

Nicolai, I'm so thankful for your show. I'm a tech entrepreneur; however, your channel really opened my mind to so many other industry leaders. Your questions are the best I've ever heard.

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thanks a million for your kind words, truly inspiring feedback - thank you!

[@real.mannie]

Thank you Nicolai for this amazing gem of a podcast, and this great episode!

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

So, so happy to hear that, thank you!

[@anothername2730]

How does this channel only have like 7.7k subscribers??? Well-produced, top-tier guests…glad the KZbin algorithm pointed me your way. Count me in!

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Comments like this helps us out too, so thank you! Sharing it with friends grows the channel too :) We're happy to have you here anyways, we definitely count you in!

[@IsraelNelli]

Amazing podcast, interviewer and guest❤

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

So great to hear, thanks a million for the feedback! - Halvor

[@shantboyadjian2688]

Feel that one I love this pod , one day one of us might be on it

[@tumulkumar5250]

Always a pleasure to listen to Satya! Thanks for the interview, Nicolai.

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Great to hear, thanks a lot for the nice feedback! Best, Halvor

[@lfbrenner]

What an intelligent conversation! Impressive amount of knowledge! Thanks a lot!

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thanks a million for the kind feedback! - Halvor

[@vladanovicluka7709]

These interviews are extemely inspiring for aspiring entrepreneurs, and I think the openness that you show is an important quality that other modern companies should strive for. Thank you for doing these!

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

And thanks a million for this feedback too! Have a nice day, Halvor

[@ThomasCzerniawski]

Long before it is conventional wisdom you have be ALL IN an hope it works.

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Great interview Nicolai! Some great pointers by Satya! LIKE

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Appreciated! Thank you so much! Best, Halvor

[@PraveenKalluri]

Thank you Nikolai! Your questions are very interesting and unique. Great interview truly inspiring. ❤

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

So cool to hear, thanks for the great feedback!

[@EliDanielWilson]

Always a pleasure to listen to Satya!

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Great to hear!

[@culturedgator]

Great interview! Thanks for the podcast!

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Greatly appreciate this feedback too, thanks! Best, Halvor

[@diegodiazpineiro803]

Great conversation! So much to learn from it....Thanks to you both for your generosity sharing it

[@CharwakApte]

Great interview, thanks for sharing this with the world...

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Great to hear that, thank you!

[@user34274]

Thank you for this conversation Nicolai

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thanks for the kind words too!

[@mathias8236]

This is a gem of a podcast! Sharing it with friends!

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Greatly appreciate the feedback and the sharing! Have a nice day, Halvor

[@rockochamp]

Thx for the great interview!

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thanks for the great comment!

[@littletheory]

Good interview. Will AI be used to also reduce the bugs on Excel?

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thank you!

[@abhisinghcalling24]

Great interview!

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thanks a million! - Halvor

[@mdemko]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🌐 Satya Nadella's reflections on the tech industry's constant evolution* - Nadella emphasizes the need for continuous innovation in the tech industry. - He discusses the excitement and nervousness inherent in facing new platform shifts. - The importance of staying relevant in an ever-changing technological landscape is highlighted. 02:18 *🧠 Exploring the broader impact of technology beyond traditional tech spending* - Nadella discusses the potential of technological advancements like AI to influence sectors beyond tech. - He emphasizes the transformative impact AI could have on fields such as healthcare, energy transition, and materials science. - The analogy of historical technological revolutions, like the Industrial Revolution's impact on the economy, is used to illustrate the potential scope of AI's influence. 04:09 *🤝 Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI and innovation strategy* - Nadella explains Microsoft's history with AI research and its decision to partner with OpenAI. - The importance of seeking partnerships with ambitious technology companies for innovation is highlighted. - Nadella emphasizes the willingness to invest in emerging technologies before they become conventional wisdom, showcasing Microsoft's forward-thinking approach. 06:34 *🚀 Microsoft's vision and strategy in the AI ecosystem* - Nadella outlines Microsoft's approach to AI infrastructure, data innovation, and application development. - The focus on building the best AI infrastructure, innovating in the data layer, and developing AI-powered applications is highlighted. - Nadella emphasizes the importance of a full-stack approach and collaboration with partners to drive innovation across different layers of the AI ecosystem. 09:19 *🔄 Comparing the current AI paradigm shift with past technological breakthroughs* - Nadella reflects on his experiences with previous technological shifts, including PC, internet, and mobile/cloud. - He discusses how each technological revolution builds upon the previous one and foresees AI as the next transformative phase. - The potential future directions of AI, such as cognitive work acceleration and embodied AI, are explored. 11:22 *💻 Addressing the impact of the global chip shortage on technology development* - Nadella discusses the implications of the chip shortage on AI development and scaling laws. - He acknowledges the role of scaling laws in driving technological progress and speculates on potential future breakthroughs in model architecture. - The importance of keeping an open mind and considering alternative approaches to technological advancement is highlighted. 12:57 *🌍 Considering the role of smaller countries in AI development* - Nadella shares insights on technology diffusion and advises smaller countries to focus on value-added contributions rather than reinventing the wheel. - He emphasizes the importance of leveraging existing technologies and adding unique value to them, rather than pursuing independent large-scale initiatives. - The need for countries to align their AI strategies with value creation and global progress is highlighted. 14:32 *🌐 Microsoft's approach to geopolitics and societal impact* - Nadella discusses Microsoft's role as a multinational company and its focus on contributing to local progress and societal advancement. - He emphasizes the importance of earning permission and license to operate in each country based on the company's ability to contribute positively to local development. - The need for tech companies to participate responsibly in geopolitics and prioritize societal impact is underscored. 15:56 *🚀 Exploring opportunities in Quantum Computing* - Nadella shares insights on the potential of Quantum Computing to accelerate scientific progress, particularly in simulating complex systems. - He discusses the synergy between Quantum Computing and AI, envisioning Quantum as the ultimate accelerator of scientific discovery. - Microsoft's efforts in Quantum Computing and their potential impact on various scientific domains are highlighted. 18:27 *🎮 Integrating gaming into Microsoft's technology ecosystem* - Nadella discusses Microsoft's extensive involvement in gaming and its vision to bring joy and entertainment to consumers. - The importance of gaming as a platform for AI applications, particularly in bug testing and data utilization, is emphasized. - Microsoft's gaming portfolio, including mobile, cloud, console, and PC gaming, is highlighted, along with the potential synergies with AI. 20:18 *🔍 Reflecting on cultural changes at Microsoft under Nadella's leadership* - Nadella reflects on the cultural shifts he initiated at Microsoft, drawing from the company's past successes and failures. - The importance of learning from past experiences and fostering a culture of innovation and humility is emphasized. - Nadella's approach to cultural transformation and his commitment to Microsoft's core values are highlighted. 22:12 *📚 Growth mindset and cultural transformation* - Embracing a growth mindset over a fixed one fosters continuous learning and development. - Cultivating a culture of "learn it all" rather than "know it all" is vital for individual and organizational growth. - Cultural transformation is an ongoing process that requires daily acknowledgment of mistakes and learning from them. 25:23 *🤝 Importance of empathy in innovation* - Empathy is not just a soft skill; it's fundamental to understanding and addressing customers' unmet needs. - Design thinking is applied empathy and is crucial for driving innovation. - Empathy enables individuals to innovate by putting themselves in others' shoes and creating solutions that truly resonate. 27:06 *💔 Personal experiences shaping empathy* - Life experiences, such as personal loss or witnessing others' struggles, enhance empathy. - Learning from others' experiences helps in building deeper empathy and understanding. - Empathy is a continuous journey of self-awareness and learning from diverse perspectives. 29:32 *🎯 Empathy and execution in business* - Empathy is not contradictory to execution; it's essential for creating profitable and competitive solutions. - Balancing confidence with humility is crucial for effective leadership and successful execution. - Empathy drives the creation of solutions that meet customers' needs while ensuring accountability and progress. 31:05 *🤔 Learning-oriented leadership* - Effective leadership involves a focus on continuous learning and improvement rather than solely relying on existing strengths. - Embracing a growth mindset involves seeking knowledge from others and being open to diverse perspectives. - Cultivating a culture of learning and collaboration within an organization fosters innovation and success. 34:23 *📜 Appreciation for poetry and language compression* - Poetry is a form of natural language compression, capturing profound thoughts in succinct expressions. - Appreciation for poetry transcends cultural boundaries and can be found in various literary traditions. - Understanding poetry enhances appreciation for the intricacies of language and the human mind. 36:13 *🚀 Advice for young professionals* - "Never wait for your next job to do your best work" emphasizes the importance of fully engaging in one's current role. - Ambition and career advancement are essential, but finding fulfillment in one's current responsibilities is equally valuable. - Broadening the scope of one's role and giving it one's all contributes to personal growth and satisfaction in any job position. Made with HARPA AI (not a MSFT tool 😎😎

[@IBRAsTV]

Nicolai you are amazing I wish to work with great minds like you one day ! and learn from your active vibes !

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thank you so much! We list all our vacancies here: www.nbim.no/en/organisation/career/vacancies/

[@kgosithembani5667]

This podcast is getting great. Y'all should interview all the 1% CEO of the company's you own

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thanks so much! We've got 60 episodes since we started the podcast and you can listen to all of them here: www.nbim.no/en/publications/podcast/ Wish you a great day, Halvor

[@loftr8174]

Vet noen hvordan han får han kontakt med disse folka, for å ikke nevne intervjuer? Er det pga nettverket hans, oljefondets størrelse og investeringer, eller en kombinasjon?

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Hei! Dette er podkast om investeringene våre. Vi er åpne om hvordan fondet er investert og i denne podkasten blir du bedre kjent med selskapene fondet investerer i. Poenget er blant annet å læree mer om de store selskapenes tanker om lederskap, selskapenes strategier og hvordan de håndterer en stor investor som oss. Du lærer også mer om vår rolle som eier av selskapene. Hilsen Halvor

[@loftr8174]

Takk for svar. Leser at disse sier ja til intervjuet pga størrelsen og betydningen av fondet. Gratulerer med podcasten, den er utrolig informativ og bygger engasjement! @@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement

[@an-opinion]

Money talks..

[@halo46789]

I hope you guys add podcast, not just KZbin

[@GrahamMSWard]

There is a podcast. It has the same name.

[@mrshaunling]

Copilot is great!

[@frzanfaraydon]

Is that a MacBook behind Satya ?!?!?

[@ImperialTechReviews]

Love how there’s a Mac just sitting on the desk I think bill would rip this man apart in 95

[@sjhaji]

Right sir

[@Botaabd]

Why do an MBA in 2024..? Just listen to Nicolai Tangen interviews with the top CEOs of the world - so much to learn and take on board directly from those who made it to the top!

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

So nice to hear you're an avid listener, thank you!

[@bigmoose143]

The interviewer is classic finance guy - has no clue of tech. And Satya geeked him out 😂

[@oleingemannk]

Satya casually dropping the Dota 2 contest!! LOL

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Great questions! Greater answers! LIKE Thank you! Side note: Dining hall line inspection thoughts: Why is the host's shirt un-ironed? Why is Satya in a sweater when he’s at home? Haha Sorry MA

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thanks a lot for the like and the kind words! - Halvor

[@BigDataLogin]

cool

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thanks!

[@Chryeon]

Boss interviewing all their money making bosses being invested in 😂😂

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Well, the podcast is about our investments and you get to know the companies we own shares in :) - Halvor

[@faradaycool4058]

SN needs to invest in a better microphone

[@abdul97690]

I want you to return the ten gigabytes to my device again and not hide it in an empty system file, and allow me - with your generosity - the freedom to format my device at a time I like. So I can repair what was damaged by your bad updates. . I would like to return the options and feature of expanding the RAM to me In the way I want , which you took possession of several years ago. Do not take the opportunity to easily access any customer's device, and the ability to make changes to the customer's devices, as a (privilege), but rather as a trust. Also, I forgot to say leave my device's battery alone.

[@valboolin3538]

Очень большая стату́я, / у Гейтса на фото , ка меннуя

[@erbterb]

Yet windows kills every computer it sits on. I cannot start windows update without it sucking all the processing power from my old laptop. Then restarts upon restarts. Negative productivity(!) Meanwhile I can run linux on the same computer, watch this video while updating the system, with almost no system resources used and no restart. It is magical how badly windows is written. All the kings engineers and all the kings marketers could not speed up the computer ever again. Linux that arts in heaven, give us the agility and capability and refrain us from sin to ever install windows again. I honestly wonder why are corporate entities still buying licenses from this company? It is worse than Sony's creators app where you must have both bluetooth and wifi enabled, wasting battery on your camera to use your cell phone as a remote trigger. A simple function wrapped up in an overcomplicated data harvesting scheme.

[@user-yf6vm4rz5g]

Stop sneaking Ads and apps in the system first. 😂😂😂

[@chesstictacs3107]

Satya Nadella should stop suppressing his accent.

[@shamha1626]

He doesn’t have an accent he has been talking this way all the time

[@RZH2023]

Why anyone is afraid to ask Nadella and Cook tough questions, like Copilot gone wild, and Apple car 10 year saga, while complaining about every thing that Musk said or did. As great as Nadella and Cook are, neither is Musk, not even close. And TSLA WILL BE BIGGER THAN BOTH MSFT OR AAPL WITIN 5 TO 7 YEARS.

[@norgesbankinvestmentmanagement]

Thanks for sharing for feedback! - Halvor

[@shamha1626]

I don’t agree that Tsla will be bigger than Microsoft or apple in 5-7 years. Tesla is facing stiff competition in the EV category.

[@Tezegeez]

So Satya just admitted Google is the best AI company in the world!!!

[@amdave76]

This guy is the best CEO in the world.