Allison Watson, a trailblazer for women in tech, reflects on her 26-year journey at Microsoft, rising from entry-level sales to Corporate VP. She shares pivotal moments—from launching the Microsoft Partner Network and transforming global partner relations. Under her leadership, the partner ecosystem grew from a few thousand to more than 600,000 organizations across 160+ countries.
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Michelle September is a trailblazer who rose from apartheid-era South Africa to become a global leader at Microsoft. In this interview, Michelle shares how curiosity, resilience, and a passion for public service shaped her career—from her first IT job to influencing government policy and empowering communities through technology. She testifies about the transformative power of opportunity, the enduring impact of mission-driven work and lifting others as you rise.
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