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Satya Nadella - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Satya Nadella Resets AI Vision While Demanding Microsoft Execs Get On Board or Get OutSatya Nadella Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey folks, its Marc Ellery here for Biography Flash, and yeah, Im an AI whipping this up super fast so you get the freshest scoop without me spilling coffee on the mic or tripping over my shoelaces. Todays episode: Satya Nadella, the Microsoft maestro whos got AI on the brain like its his full-time job.Picture this: just days ago on January 15th, Microsofts Inside Track blog lit up with Satya announcing theyre supercharging internal comms using Viva Engage for their 200000 global employees, keeping that massive culture tight amid...
2026-01-1702 min
From Startup to ExitBest of 2025: From Startup to Exit PodcastSend us a textJoin us for a dynamic highlight reel featuring short segments from the 2025 season of From Startup to Exit, TiE Seattle’s flagship podcast showcasing world-class entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders sharing candid insights from their journeys. Each mini-segment brings you the essence of these remarkable conversations — from foundational lessons in product and leadership to reflections on how technology shapes markets and culture. We kick things off with Paul Maritz, discussing his pivotal role in Microsoft’s product strategy during the Windows and server era and how a deep commitment to innovation shaped...
2026-01-0151 minFrom Startup to ExitMicrosoft@50: Birth of Microsoft Office, with President of Business Systems Division, Jeff RaikesSend us a textThis is the 2nd installment of the Microsoft@50 series. We interview Jeff Raikes, who was President of the Business Systems Division at Microsoft. Jeff was the one of the senior most executives at Microsoft after Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. Jeff served as a member of the company’s senior leadership team that set the overall strategy and direction for the firm. He began his career with Microsoft in 1981 and was instrumental in creating the Microsoft Office suite of productivity applications.Jeff Raikes is a co-founder of the Raikes Foundation with hi...
2025-06-111h 00
Positive LeadershipLeading with Purpose: Profit, People, and the Planet (with Fabio Barbosa)In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Fabio Barbosa, one of Brazil’s most respected business leaders and a true pioneer in purpose-driven leadership. From transforming Banco Real into a sustainability leader to his work at Natura &Co—one of the world’s largest B Corps—Fabio has consistently shown that it’s not only possible but essential to align profit with positive impact. We talked about his deep-rooted belief that business must serve society, his vision for regeneration in the Amazon, and the power of...
2025-05-281h 22
TED演讲精选151 梅琳达·盖茨 让我们把人口控制重新提上日程（视频）本演讲后半段的对话部分语速较快。避孕，这一话题近些年来变的很有争议。那么，避孕是否有必要呢？在梅琳达·盖茨看来，很多的社会发展问题，与女性是否能够控制她们的孩子数量息息相关。在这个演讲中，她会通过大量的事实依据，告诉我们，她对这一议题的看法。比尔和梅琳达·盖茨基金会致力于帮助所有人过上健康、富有成效的生活。作为联合主席，Melinda French Gates 帮助制定和批准战略、审查结果、倡导基金会问题并设定总体方向。在发展中国家，该基金会专注于通过疫苗和其他拯救生命的工具改善人们的健康状况，并为他们提供摆脱饥饿和极端贫困的机会。在美国，它寻求大幅改善教育，使所有年轻人都有机会充分发挥他们的潜力。该基金会总部位于华盛顿州西雅图，由首席执行官 Jeff Raikes 和联合主席 William H. Gates Sr. 领导，在 Bill Gates、Melinda Gates 和 Warren Buffett 的指导下。近年来，盖茨已成为获得避孕措施的积极倡导者，推动了赋予女性决定是否以及何时生育孩子的权力可以对社会产生变革性影响的理念。2012 年，她带头召开了伦敦计划生育峰会，目标是到 2020 年为发展中国家的 1.2 亿妇女提供避孕药具。当被问及她为什么参与这个问题时，盖茨说：“我们知道有 2.1 亿妇女说她们希望获得我们在美国拥有的避孕药具，但由于我们国家的政治争议，我们没有提供这些药具。对我来说，那只是一种犯罪。我一直在四处寻找，试图找到让它重新回到全球舞台的人。我意识到我必须这样做。”
2025-05-1425 min
Positive LeadershipThe Power of Habit (with Charles Duhigg)In this captivating episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicator. Together, we dive, among other topics, into the science of habits, exploring how small behavioral changes can drive transformative leadership and fuel long-term success. Charles shares actionable insights on building better routines, fostering resilience, and creating a culture of innovation—essential tools for any positive leader aiming to inspire growth and impact. Looking for more inspiration? Listen to my conversation with Jeff Raikes, for...
2024-12-2758 min
Positive LeadershipI’m Michelin: making every individual matter (with Florent Menegaux)In this inspiring episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by a leader who has redefined what it means to innovate in the world of industry and sustainability—Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin. Over the years, he has climbed the ranks to become a transformative leader, steering the company toward a bold vision: achieving 100% sustainable tire production by 2050. Under his guidance, Michelin has evolved far beyond tire manufacturing, positioning itself as a global leader in sustainable mobility. Florent’s leadership is rooted in a deep commitment to innovation, environmental responsibility, and ethical practices. In today...
2024-12-121h 10
Giving Done RightGet Curious and Stay the Course: Advice for Donors from Philanthropists Jeff and Tricia RaikesJeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation, join Phil and Grace to share their path to philanthropy, their focus on creating supportive systems and fostering belonging for youth, and their belief in proximity and partnership with both nonprofits and beneficiaries of their funding. They discuss what they learned as they transitioned to full-time philanthropy and how donors can avoid common pitfalls. Phil and Jeff also debate the merits of comparing giving to investing. Additional ResourcesRaikes FoundationCEP’s Grantee Perception ReportYouthTruthGiving Co...
2024-12-1242 min
Positive LeadershipSpecial 100th episode! A Journey of Leadership and Giving Back (with Jeff Raikes)In this milestone episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by someone who has had a profound influence on my career and personal growth—Jeff Raikes. Jeff and I share a deep connection, having both spent significant time at Microsoft, where he became a legendary manager and mentor to me.From his early days at Microsoft in 1981 to his pivotal role as President of the Business Division, Jeff’s leadership has been integral to the company's success. Beyond his Microsoft career, Jeff is known for his extraordinary philanthropic work. As the former CEO of the Bill...
2024-11-281h 14
Leveraging SuccessAre the Church’s “Shepherds for Sale”?What a summer it’s been! Like it or not, this summer has been tumultuous, filled with political upheaval and economic instability. These events have led many to question the integrity of church leaders and the direction of evangelicalism. With Trump’s headlines, Biden’s surprises, and debates on Olympic fairness, the world seems to be constantly changing. Add in escalating Middle East tensions and market chaos, and it’s no wonder people are asking, “What’s next?”
In this episode of the Leveraging Success Podcast, we’re excited to present a special episode featuring a trul...
2024-08-1234 min
Baseball and BBQFormer New York Yankees Media Relations Executive, Rick Cerrone and Chef Ray Sheehan with a Barbecue Holiday Gift Giving Guide Plus Jeff's Two CentsFormer New York Yankees Media Relations Executive, Rick Cerrone and Chef Ray Sheehan with a Barbecue Holiday Gift Giving Guide Plus Jeff's Two Cents
Rick Cerrone was recently inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. It was a well deserved honor for a man who has been a part of the baseball scene in New York and elsewhere for almost 50 years. He is quite humble as he starts off the interview by crediting his high school guidance counselor for starting him on his career path, but without his talents and strong work et...
2023-12-021h 52
Beyond the Blue BadgeLeadership Lessons with Jeff Raikes - Part 3 Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship and baseballIn this episode of Beyond the Blue Badge, host Rich Kaplan talks with former Microsoft executive Jeff Raikes, who shares his journey before, during and after working at Microsoft. In the final part of this three-part episode, Jeff talks about leading the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the work he and Tricia Raikes are doing with The Raikes Foundation, being part of a Major League Baseball ownership group and being part of the startup ecosystem.
2023-08-1650 minBeyond the Blue BadgeLeadership Lessons with Jeff Raikes — Part 2 Identifying and acting on opportunitiesIn this episode of Beyond the Blue Badge, host Rich Kaplan talks with former Microsoft executive Jeff Raikes, who shares his journey before, during and after working at Microsoft. In Part 3 of this three-part episode, Jeff talks about the opportunities to land business and key strategies he worked on at Microsoft that helped change the world and what he learned from the leadership at Microsoft.
2023-08-0924 minBeyond the Blue BadgeLeadership Lessons with Jeff Raikes — Part 1 Early learnings from early MicrosoftEarly learnings from early Microsoft In this episode of Beyond the Blue Badge, host Rich Kaplan talks with former Microsoft executive Jeff Raikes, who shares his journey before, during and after working at Microsoft. In Part 1 of this three-part episode, Jeff talks about how he went from a farm in Nebraska to working in technology and how he got interested in software while working at Apple Computer, where he was involved in the development of VisiCalc, the first electronic spreadsheet. He also reveals how he got a call from Steve Ballmer, who recruited him to join Microsoft in 1981. He...
2023-08-0240 min
The HBCU Nation Radio ShowThe HBCU Nation Radio Show with special guest, Jeff RaikesAnthony talks with Mr. Jeff Raikes, Co-Founder of the Raikes Foundation and author of the op-ed published in FORBES entitled, 'Dear White CEOs: It’s Time To Lead On Racial Justice' having real dialogue on the subject of race, perception, Corporate America and personal experiences.
The HBCU Nation Radio Show airs on HBCUiRadio and HBCU Smart TV, Hosted by Anthony Ray, Founder, Creator and Producer of The HBCU Nation Radio Show. For more information, visit HBCUNation.org.
2020-10-2524 min
The Valor HourCarter Beekman, Sam McAlpin, & The VFC 71 Picks PanelThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Kory Weigel to chat with Carter Beekman and Sam McAlpin about their fights Friday night at VFC 71.
Then, those guys are joined by Jeff Hobbs, “The Ninja Turtle” Paul Teague, and Greg Hopkins for the VFC 71 Picks Panel, where the guys give their thoughts on each fight on Friday night’s VFC 71 card.
For ticket information to VFC 71 at The Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN, click here.
Here’s the full fight card for VFC 71:
2020-07-021h 31
The Icon GardenMacinography 6: Microsoft Word 5.1In the sixth installment of Macinography, we look back at one of the most fondly remembered applications on the Classic Mac OS: Microsoft Word. Microsoft was the dominant player in word processing on the Mac, and 5.1 was slaying the competition. What made people love this word processor so much? Why did it stick around for years after its end of life? Listen in to find out. Sources / Notes: Wired Magazine on Word 5.1 Refuseniks IDGConnect Zamzar’s 30 years of Word History of Microsoft, MSDN: Jeff Raikes The Best Softw...
2020-01-2921 min
Giving With ImpactMaking the Most of Your Generosity: Addressing Equity and Social Change Through Corporate and Individual PhilanthropyModerator: Michael Gordon Voss, publisher of Stanford Social Innovation ReviewGuests:Jeff Raikes, Co-Founder of the Raikes FoundationFred Kaynor, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, DAFgiving360 After you listenLooking for impactful charities to support the causes that mean the most to you? Find helpful resources here.If you would like to read or listen to stories from donors as they recount their approach to philanthropy and how they are maximizing the impact of their charitable giving, we have twenty to choose from at DAFgiving360.To learn more about how to fund y...
2019-12-1128 min
Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social EntrepreneurshipCEO of Giving Compass, Stephanie Gillis, joins Alberto Lidji to discuss how combining philanthropy and technology can help a broad audience learn, connect and take actionCEO of Giving Compass, Stephanie Gillis, joins Alberto Lidji to discuss how combining philanthropy and technology can help a broad audience learn, connect and take action.
Giving Compass is a philanthropy knowledge hub. Its origins were driven to a great extent by Jeff and Tricia Raikes – two early Microsoft employees who were fortunate to accumulate considerable wealth. As Jeff and Tricia were exploring how best to give away their wealth, they realised there was a lot to learn about philanthropy.
Jeff subsequently became CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2008-2014) – a period...
2019-10-1430 min
Seattle Growth PodcastS5 Ep10: Homeless in Seattle Season FinaleHear the voices of season 5 describe how they became homeless and how it feels to be homeless. Elected officials, business leaders, academics, and unsheltered residents describe the challenges in addressing homelessness and share opinions on solutions. Casey Trupin of the Raikes Foundation shares how Pearl Jam got involved in the crisis and how the successful Home Shows came together.
2019-05-1700 min
Aspen Ideas to GoWhy We Need to Talk About RaceIf you’re white and middle class, you were probably raised thinking that discussing race was impolite. Color blindness was seen as a virtue. But in truth, color blindness is an insidious form of racial oppression. In this episode, Ford Foundation President Darren Walker and Jeff Raikes, former CEO of the Gates Foundation, speak with Michele Norris, director of The Bridge at the Aspen Institute, about how color blindness affects social policy.
2018-02-0758 min
Aspen Ideas to GoWhy We Need to Talk About RaceIf you’re white and middle class, you were probably raised thinking that discussing race was impolite. Color blindness was seen as a virtue. But in truth, color blindness is an insidious form of racial oppression, says Ford Foundation President Darren Walker. In this episode, Walker and Jeff Raikes, former CEO of the Gates Foundation, speak with Michele Norris, director of The Bridge at the Aspen Institute, about how color blindness affects social policy.
Find the Aspen Insight episode, "What Would MLK Say About Today's America" by clicking here. Discover more about the Aspen Institute program The Br...
2018-02-0758 min2013 Water for Food ConferenceResearch In ActionJeff Raikes - CEO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, leads a discussion with Paul Hicks of Catholic Relief Services, Latin America and the Caribbean Region; Aditi Mukherji of Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Nepal; Karen Villholth of International Water Management Institute, South Africa; and Ravinder Kaur of Water Technology Centre, Indian Agricultural Research Institute
2013-05-2313 minPublic Lectures and AddressesSpring Commencement 2010 | Nebraska Can Change The WorldJeff Raikes leads the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's efforts to promote equity for all people around the world. Before joining the foundation, Raikes was a member of the Microsoft Corp.'s senior leadership team, setting strategy and direction for the company. Raikes was president of the Microsoft Business Division. He previously served as group vice president of the Worldwide Sales and Support Group, where he was responsible for providing strategic leadership for Microsoft's sales, marketing, and service initiatives. Before that, he served as senior vice president of Microsoft North America. Jeff Raikes joined Microsoft in 1981 as a product manager and...
2010-05-1010 min