Beyond the Blue Badge Podcast
1) Riding the Internet Tidal Wave
Paradigm shift offers tsunami of opportunities Before streaming, smartphones, and instant access to everything, there was a seismic shift that changed the world—and Microsoft was at the heart of it. ...Show More
2) The Birth of Microsoft Research
Vision, innovation and the power of persistence In this episode of Beyond the Blue Badge, hosts Becky Monk and Larry Hryb share stories from tech pioneers Rick Rashid, Dennis Adler, and Dan Fay as th...Show More
3) The Game Changer
Microsoft’s Windows bet and the evolution of personal computing In this episode of Beyond the Blue Badge, hosts Becky Monk and Larry Herb delve into the transformative journey of Microsoft Windows. T...Show More
4) Going global
Inside Microsoft's expansion journey In this episode of Beyond the Blue Badge, hosts Becky Monk and Larry Herb delve into the captivating story of Microsoft's transformation from a small company in Al...Show More
5) Seizing opportunities
Behind the bets that shaped modern computing Microsoft’s early deal with IBM to provide the operating system for the first IBM PC is noted as a pivotal moment in the history of personal computing. In ...Show More
6) Best of Beyond the Blue Badge
Season 8 recap with Sabine Morlock After eight seasons of producing the Beyond the Blue Badge podcast, common themes emerged during our conversations with dozens of Microsoft alumni. In this final epi...Show More
7) Driving innovation with David Risher | Part 2
A ride through technology, leadership and philanthropy In part two of this episode with Microsoft alumnus and Lyft CEO David Risher, he discusses future opportunities in the rideshare business and how...Show More
8) Driving innovation with David Risher | Part 1
A ride through technology, leadership and philanthropy In part one of this engaging Beyond the Blue Badge episode with David Risher, CEO of Lyft, talks with host Rich Kaplan about his journey from la...Show More
9) Making your network count with Ken Horenstein
How Microsoft alumni can provide rocket fuel for the startup ecosystem Ken Horenstein cut his investing teeth at what is now Microsoft’s M12. He leaned into the “learn-it-all culture” to soak up the ...Show More
10) From leader to advisor with Kevin Ackhurst
The intertwining of experiences, values and purpose Following an impressive career as a technology executive, including 14 years at Microsoft, Kevin Ackurst transitioned from leading organizations to ...Show More