] satya nadella, new ceo - 46yr old, 22 years @ msft, loves to learn, indian roots, multiple degrees in engineering and business, first time CEO, deep technical knowledge, company man,
] Gates out as COB, advisor to Nadella on products
] John Tompson - new chairman of the board
] Ballmer out but soon to be largest shareholder
[10:00] Gates steps down as chairman, takes role as advisor, interview with Ed Bott
] Gates assistance requested by Nadella
] Ballmer was business guy, Satya and Gates are product guys
] Gates can help with negotiating politics
]
] mentions scott hanselman as public face of division satcha runs, a
[35:00] Ballmer exits, interview with Paul Thurrott
] Paul thinks Ballmer doesnt get enough credit
] Problems werent really his fault
] missed the whole mobile thing, but no one really saw that coming
] msft & squarespace deal
] havent met their own goals in devices, consumer
] entrenchment into what they do best
] who will give them the vision to succeed in consumer
] best and biggest Ballmer accomplishment, a marketer, a salesman, msft biggest fan from the highest possible point in the company