Microsoft’s AI, PE & VC
Strategy Revealed
An In Person, live & virtual discussion with
Tereza Nemessanyi
Head, WW Partnerships | Private Equity and Venture Capital
This event took place on April 16th, 2024.
Read the highlights on Linkedin here. Watch it on YouTube here
Join a live class, open to everyone and free of charge, featuring Tereza Nemessanyi, Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Private Equity (PE), and Venture Capital (VC) Partnerships at Microsoft.
At Microsoft, a Fortune 13 global powerhouse with 221,000 employees, few employees ever have an opportunity like this. Participants will have the exclusive chance to meet Tereza in person. Tereza will unveil cutting-edge strategies driving global relationships with top growth-stage PE and VC firms. With over 25 years of experience spanning startups to multinational corporations, Tereza offers invaluable insights into enterprise innovation, strategic partnerships, and modern governance. Explore AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and more as Tereza shares her expertise on Azure Cloud, AI technologies, GitHub, and Modern Work. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from a seasoned executive and industry leader. Register now for an enlightening session at NYU SPS.
The discussion will be moderated by George Benaroya Global CFO and Faculty at NYU SPS.
Questions received so far. Please submit them to bg97@nyu.edu
- How do you see the role of AI evolving in the future, especially in the context of enterprise innovation?
- Can you share examples of successful strategic partnerships between Microsoft and growth-stage PE/VC firms, and how they have impacted digital transformation?
- What advice would you give to startups looking to collaborate with Microsoft to accelerate their growth?
- How does Microsoft approach cybersecurity in an increasingly digital world, and what are some best practices for safeguarding data and systems?
- With the rise of remote work, how do you envision the future of Modern Work, and what role does Microsoft play in shaping that future?
- Can you discuss the significance of Azure Cloud in facilitating digital transformation for businesses, particularly in the context of AI and machine learning?
- How does Microsoft foster a culture of innovation internally, and how can organizations emulate this approach in their own operations?
- What are some key trends or emerging technologies that you believe will significantly impact the tech industry in the next few years?
- How does Microsoft prioritize ethical considerations in AI development, and what steps are taken to ensure responsible AI deployment?
- As Head of AI, PE, and VC Partnerships, how do you balance the diverse needs and objectives of different stakeholders in your role at Microsoft?
Finance for Marketing Decisions
This is part of the Finance for Marketing Decisions class taught by Benaroya. In this class, students learn about Finance by choosing a company and acting as if they were the company’s financial executives. Each week, they decide whether to increase prices, reduce headcount, go public, and expand into new markets. Senior executives join as Guest Speakers to share how they make business and career decisions.
About the series
These talks are offered as part of the Leading Global Growth series from NYU’s School of Professional Studies, and managed in coordination with NYU SPS Integrated Marketing & Communications, within the Division of Programs in Business.
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