Part two of my conversation with Ed Essey of The Microsoft Garage goes deeper into the role of technology, AI, change, and the future.
Ed offers many inspiring thoughts about how AI should exist to optimize human intelligence and productivity. He makes the point several times that Microsoft’s AI program is call Co-Pilot is an expression of the company’s mission:
To empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
When I asked about the future, he spoke of the emergence of Wise Technology. He sees this technology moving beyond the technology that we have had, to one that provides insights on the optimization of well-being.
Listening to him, I realize that it does not take large numbers of people to create an impact on the level of a movement. I take away from my conversation optimism that we will continue to address the potential and liabilities of technology.
Enjoy my conversation with Ed Essey.
Ed Essey is the Senior Director of Business Value in The Microsoft Garage, where he helps turn bold ideas into real-world impact.
As the creator of The Garage Growth Framework, he has led programs that secure executive sponsorship at an 85% success rate, launching hundreds of projects. An MIT graduate, serial founder, and product leader, Ed specializes in early-stage innovation, AI, and bridging people with technology.
His upcoming book, The Inside Job: The Intrapreneur’s Toolkit to Mastermind Meaningful Change and Innovation, is a heist-themed manual for innovators. A mindful leader, he empowers people to know their worth and use their gifts to change the world—wisely.
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The flagship Global Hackathon, the largest private hackathon on the planet, attracts more than 70,000 employees and interns from around the world. It offers a fast way to team up, hack, and move an idea forward. Winning teams earn the opportunity to pitch to senior leaders, and many teams continue to work on their projects throughout the year.
Learn more at https://garage.microsoft.com.
