Microsoft Innovation Podcast

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https://podcast.nz365guy.com/164

• Peter Linke talks about the place he lives in and how he spends his time when he’s not working.
• Talks about the Orlando Microsoft Ignite event – how great the event was
• A discussion about the history of Peter’s company
• Peter’s journey to becoming an ISV
• Discussions about the product lineup they have now
• Peter’s career as an ISV and how did he start from being an ISV to becoming a CEO
• Explained what a team service is and what they are building in team service that they were able to sell – time tracking solution
• What is proMX AG, how did it start and the evolution to where they are today
• How has proMX AG adopts changes, and how they ensure that their business is aligned
• Talks about how they plan out their marketing strategy to rise above the competition
• How they get partners to promote their product?
• What are the four solutions they have built?
• Introduction to PSA
• How Peter handles selling their products internationally, for instance, doing transactions from a currency perspective
• The process of how they train their partners in remote locations
• How they handle the 24/7 support in different Time Zones
• The key lessons he has learnt in this Industry
• Three points he wants to recommend to people starting an ISV business
• Talks about selling software as an ISV and do they have trained salespeople
• The timeframe and how quickly do they move to this sale cycle
• Talks about co-sell, how Peter see success with co-sell content
• The challenges ISV’s have and the ability to protect their intellectual property – anything special around preventing the unauthorized use of their IP
• Peter’s advice to new ISV’s about working with Microsoft and what should they do to foster a great relationship with Microsoft

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We dive deep into the journey of Wim Coorevits, Microsoft's Community Lead for Business Apps, exploring his evolution from Belgian developer to global Microsoft innovator and the changing landscape of business applications.
TAKEAWAYS
• Started career as a developer in a marketing agency, discovering his passion for bridging technology and business
• Became a .NET trainer surrounded by MVPs who inspired his community involvement
• Earned MVP status in the Dynamics CRM space through sharing knowledge and expertise
• Transitioned to pre-sales, leveraging broad Microsoft technology knowledge to solve business problems
• Joined Microsoft as a Partner Technology Strategist before making the leap to product marketing
• Relocated from Belgium to the US for a role with Office 365 before finding his way to Power Platform
• Became known for creating demos shown "on every single stage in the world" during Power Platform's early days
• Now leads the Business Apps community team overseeing evangelism, community forums, advocacy programs, and events
• Team builds demos for keynotes and major events, focusing on real customer scenarios rather than fictional companies
• Currently developing an event tiering strategy to objectively determine how to support the many community events worldwide
Today, Wim's team not only builds the demos you see in major keynotes and launch events but also manages the forums, advocacy programs, and community engagement that sustain the vibrant Business Apps ecosystem. His insights into how Microsoft determines which community events to support and the challenges of scaling community engagement provide a rare glimpse into the strategy behind Microsoft's community presence.

This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

DynamicsMinds is a world-class event in Slovenia that brings together Microsoft product managers, industry leaders, and dedicated users to explore the latest in Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Power Platform, and Copilot.
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Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge
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https://podcast.nz365guy.com/533
Strap in, as we take an exhilarating tour through the guts of the Microsoft Power Platform. We promise to demystify its strategic foundation and prove to you why it stands apart from building solutions and governance. You'll share laughs with us as we recall unique conference experiences like presenting without shoes and, believe it or not, PowerApps and Power Automate tattoos.
As we venture further into this digital landscape, we hammer home the importance of erecting a sturdy strategic foundation to foster a thriving platform ecosystem. You'll see the value of workload prioritization, ecosystem mapping, and the critical role of executive vision in ensuring an organization's prosperity. And not just that, but we also touch on the necessity of a flexible budgeting model for technology. The CFOs, we're looking at you! We've got some insights that might make you rethink your approach.
We also delve into the world of low code development, where we discuss the 'six P's': purpose, plan, platform, process, people, and portfolio. The conversation takes an exciting twist as we explore the concept of the low-code city and the application portfolio. We'll reveal how to manage unstructured data and the magic of Cognitive Search for indexing and analysis. As we conclude this intriguing journey, let's reflect on the power of starting conversations and the potential they have to enhance our lives. So, if you're ready for a knowledge-packed adventure, join us and let's learn together.

This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

DynamicsMinds is a world-class event in Slovenia that brings together Microsoft product managers, industry leaders, and dedicated users to explore the latest in Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Power Platform, and Copilot.
Early bird tickets are on sale now and listeners of the Microsoft Innovation Podcast get 10% off with the code MIPVIP144bff
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Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge
We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

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https://podcast.nz365guy.com/4

• How can a partner create a great relationship with Microsoft?
• Who should a partner connect within Microsoft
• What frequency rhythms work
• Dynamics partner of the future
• How does a partner need to evolve?
• What new skills are needed
• What’s limiting Dynamics partners
• Partner mistakes
• Dynamics landscape and opportunities
• Difference between successful partners and not so much
• Advise to partners getting considering building a Dynamics practice

Books Mentioned

• The Fiefdom Syndrome: The Turf Battles That Undermine Careers and Companies – And How to Overcome Them – by Robert Herbold http://amzn.to/2xZADXb
• QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life – by John G. Miller http://amzn.to/2xZRwkS
• Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition – by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan & Al Switzler http://amzn.to/2yZAP7t
• Let's Get Real or Let's Not Play: Transforming the Buyer/Seller Relationship – Mahan Khalsa & Randy Illig http://amzn.to/2fSo3mF

Resources

• Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High (Training) https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucial-conversations-training/
• Microsoft Pix https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/product/microsoftpix/
• Linkedin – https://mobile.linkedin.com/
• Blind – Anonymous Work Talk – https://us.teamblind.com/

Credits
Music Credits
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

DynamicsMinds is a world-class event in Slovenia that brings together Microsoft product managers, industry leaders, and dedicated users to explore the latest in Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Power Platform, and Copilot.
Early bird tickets are on sale now and listeners of the Microsoft Innovation Podcast get 10% off with the code MIPVIP144bff
https://www.dynamicsminds.com/register/?voucher=MIPVIP144bff

Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge
We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!

Support the show

If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.
Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

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https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/664
In this engaging episode, we connect with Sriram Balaji, an inspiring leader and MVP who shares his journey within the tech universe. From his early days coding alongside his son, who claims the title of one of the youngest Power Platform certified individuals, Sriram showcases the incredible fusion of family, passion, and career. He discusses the Age of Copilot newsletter, a valuable resource crafted to keep the community informed about OpenAI's advancements.
This episode takes an enlightening turn as we explore the differences between Copilot and ChatGPT, emphasizing how organizations can leverage these tools for tailored solutions. Sriram’s expertise shines through, offering insights into A.I.'s practical applications and how professionals can utilize these technologies for growth.
Join us for this captivating exploration of tech, family, and resilience! Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review, and share this enlightening episode with your network!
TAKEAWAYS
• Introduction of Sriram and his role as Solution Director at Curve Digital
• The fascinating story of Sriram's son and his custom GPT tool
• Overview of the Age of Copilot newsletter and its significance
• Discussion on Copilot versus ChatGPT and their unique functionalities
• Insight into balancing family life with tech innovations
• Sriram's reflections on becoming an MVP and community engagement

OTHER RESOURCES:
Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7

This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge
We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!

Support the show

If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.
Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith