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CAIS Live Conversations, Building With AltsThe Agentic Era: Our World’s Next Chapter with Robert Smith and Jason Graefe (EP. 31)In this special edition of CAIS Live Conversations, live from CAIS Summit 2025, Robert F. Smith of Vista Equity Partners and Jason Graefe of Microsoft speak with CNBC’s Scott Wapner about the rise of agentic AI. They explain how the shift from generative to agentic systems may reshape enterprise software, data strategy, and economic value capture. The conversation explores implications for productivity, software development, and the future of work, along with how businesses can adapt through speed, workflow ownership, and reskilling. Advisors can gain insight into how AI may transform operating models across industries. Chapter 1 — Generative vs. Agent...
2026-01-2143 min
Ultimate Guide to Partnering®255 – Microsoft’s AI & Software Vision: An Inside Look with Jason GraefeJason Graefe joins Ultimate Guide to Partnering
“What took cloud 15 to 20 years will happen in 5 years with AI. The pace of advancement is absolutely astounding. The software companies who will come out in front are the ones experimenting early, staying curious, and thinking beyond their current constraints.” miss this high-impact conversation on thriving through change!” – Jason Graefe
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In a revealing conversation with Microsoft’s Corporate VP of ISV and...
2025-02-1326 min
Unlearn with Asher & KellyEp 33 | Lessons from Microsoft's $2 Trillion Transformation with Jason GraefeIn this Unlearn episode, Asher Mathew and Kelly Sarabyn sit down with Jason Graefe, a seasoned Microsoft executive. With over two decades at Microsoft, Jason shares his journey from a field seller to leading Microsoft's engagement with software development companies. This episode explores leadership lessons, the transformative impact of generative AI, and Microsoft's strategic approach to partnering with software companies.
Chapters:
- 01:02 - Jason Graefe's Career Journey at Microsoft
- 04:36 - Leadership Lessons
- 22:10 - Microsoft's Engagement with Software Companies
- 25:19 - The Impact of Generative AI on Software Development
- 44:50 - Working with Satya Nadella
- 48:09 - Improving...
2025-01-1453 min
Leaders of ChangeCelebrating Coffee with Imane: Leaders of Change’s 1st Year AnniversaryCelebrate the first-year anniversary of Coffee with
Imane: Leaders of Change with this short recap episode. Walk down memory lane and listen to some of the highlights of her conversations with the inspiring leaders she caught up with over the year -- Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan, Anindo
Dutta, Partner, EY Asia Pacific, Ahmed Mazhari, President, Microsoft Asia, Christina Teo, Founder and Chief Builder, sheIK, , Jason Graefe, Corporate Vice President for ISV and Digital Natives at Microsoft (and
ex Chief of Staff of Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft) and Imane’s mentor at Microsoft, Madhan Arumugam Ramakrishnan, Corporate Vice President, Mi...
2024-03-0703 minLeaders of ChangeEpisode 7 Teaser: Jason Graefe Shares Insights on His Time as Former Chief of Staff to Satya Nadella and MoreFormer Chief of Staff and Strategic Advisor to Satya Nadella and now Corporate Vice President for ISV and Digital Natives at Microsoft, if you think that Jason Graefe has held the coolest jobs at Microsoft, then you’re not alone. Catch the teaser to Coffee with Imane: Leaders of Change to get the key
highlights on his time with Satya and his learnings during his 7-years in this role, The power-packed teaser is also loaded with leadership tips and
inspirations, insights from his new #DigitalNatives role as well as his trip to Asia and more, so don’t miss it...
2024-01-2405 minLeaders of ChangeEpisode 7: Catching up with Satya’s Former Chief of Staff & Imane’s North Star, Jason GraefeImane is back with another dynamic episode where she hosts Jason Graefe, Corporate Vice President for ISV and Digital Natives at Microsoft. Prior to this role, Jason was Vice President, Strategic Advisor and Chief
of Staff to Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella. Delve into the full episode as he shares insights about his journey to Satya’s office and how he got there, his many
learnings and insights over his seven years in this role, what inspires him, why Imane considers him her North Star, his move to a new exciting role and why he
feels it’s super cool, what...
2024-01-2322 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonThings Are Heating Up In Queen’s Park.The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Screenwriter and producer Norman Lear—the man behind shows like All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, Sanford and Son, and One Day at a Time, just to name a few—has died at the age of 101. Bonnie Crombie is responding to attack ads from Doug Ford's government. A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute shows Canadians paying far more for air travel than nations—because of the taxes. A record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28 climate talks, analysis shows. Why don't they focus on getting world off co...
2023-12-081h 14
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonRemembering Hamilton's 'Mayor of the Morning' Paul Hanover, Aftermath from the Rogers outage, CNN looking to shift away from political opinion, Doug Ford announces Ontario's largest cabinet ever, How your political leaning impacts your view on free speech & moreThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley:
CNN is looking at leaning away from political opinion to straight news coverage. Is that marketable in 2022, after years of 24-hour news networks building up personalities and clout among political factions? "Late last month, Ford announced his picks for his new cabinet and parliamentary secretaries as he embarks on his second term as premier. Ford announced the largest roster of overpaid politicians in the province’s history. No less than 73 of 83 Progressive Conservative MPPs received special titles and pay raises. Four years ago, Ford appointed a cabinet of 20. Last month, his...
2022-07-1256 minHamilton Today with Scott ThompsonHamilton councillor going provincial, a quarter of Canadians have caught COVID, Canadians' shocking opinions on religion and moreThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
A new Angus Reid survey reveals Canadians’ overall perception of religion. The result? Well it is not pretty. To join Scott and unravel what the results mean, we have Ray Pennings, Executive Vice-President of the think-tank Cardus. Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr is leaving City Council after 12 years to run for the Ontario Liberals in Hamilton East–Stoney Creek. What does this (and other shake-ups at City Hall) mean for Hamilton? Peter Graefe, PoliSci professor at McMaster University has more on that. After so many weeks of continued invasion and countless loss...
2022-04-201h 14