In this inspiring conversation, Karen Fassio shares her journey from a childhood shaped by immigrant values to a 24-year career leading global partner solutions at Microsoft, launching empowerment initiatives via Women In Cloud, and unlocking opportunities for thousands. In this episode of Microsoft Alumni Voices discover how resilience, community, and a passion for access fueled her story, and how she’s still working to open doors for the next generation.
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In this episode of Microsoft Alumni Voices, Steve Guggenheimer reflects on his nearly three-decade career at Microsoft. Along his journey he worked on products from Windows 95 to AI, built global ecosystems, led teams through industry-defining shifts, and championed a culture of innovation and giving. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, lessons on leadership and change, and why the power of people and partnerships is at the heart of Microsoft’s legacy—and its future.
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