Jean-Philippe Courtois, Executive VP and President, National Transformation Partnerships, Microsoft
- Jean is the EVP and former president of the National Transformation Partnership at Microsoft Corp.
- He served on the Executive Committee alongside CEO Satya Nadella as President and Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
Podcast
Overview
Jean-Philippe Courtois, a Microsoft veteran of nearly four decades, shares his journey from the early days of MS-DOS to leading global sales and spearheading national transformation partnerships. He discusses key inflection points in Microsoft’s history, including Windows 95, the rise of cloud computing, and the current AI revolution. Courtois emphasizes the importance of positive leadership, coaching, and using technology for social good. He now focuses on empowering youth through social entrepreneurship and hosts a podcast on positive leadership, aiming to create global impact through technology and innovation.
00:09- About Jean-Philippe Courtois
- Jean is the EVP and former president of the National Transformation Partnership at Microsoft Corp.
- He served on the Executive Committee alongside CEO Satya Nadella as President and Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
51:57- What are your thoughts on the rapid advancements in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology, and their potential impact on society and the world?
- Generative AI is driving unprecedented innovation, especially with reasoning engines and human interfaces like chatbots.
- AI can be a powerful equalizer, providing access and opportunities for underserved communities, as seen in India with dialect-specific AI applications.
- There is both great potential for AI to benefit humanity and a critical need for ethical oversight to manage risks effectively.
56:55- Do you have any additional recommendations or questions you want to leave the audience with?
- Spend time defining your purpose (“raison d’être”) and why you’re here.
- Be clear about your mission and the impact you want to make.
- Translate your purpose into meaningful actions in your life and work.
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Learn more about Jean-Philippe Courtois: LinkedIn
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- Jean is the EVP and former president of the National Transformation Partnership at Microsoft Corp.
- He served on the Executive Committee alongside CEO Satya Nadella as President and Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
