Brad Anderson's Lunch Break / s7 e5 / Peggy Johnson, EVP Business Development, Microsoft

This week Brad drives around with one of Microsoft’s very best – the Executive Vice President of Business Development at Microsoft, Peggy Johnson. Peggy is responsible for all of Microsoft’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships – and this role gives her unique insight into what Microsoft is planning for the future.
In part 1 of their discussion, Brad and Peggy talk about studying engineering and working on anti-submarine warfare, technology that is about to change the workplace (hint: it can already read Harry Potter), and what building a nuclear bomb and being a new hire at Microsoft have in common.
Peggy also talks about the work she’s doing in Silicon Valley, as well as great/not-great startup names.
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Next week, Peggy and Brad wrap up their drive while they discuss transitioning from engineering to business leadership, LinkedIn endorsements, and the best advice she got early in her career.
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