Episode

How to be more innovative | Sam Schillace (Microsoft deputy CTO, creator of Google Docs)

Sam Schillace, creator of Google Docs and Microsoft Deputy CTO, discusses innovation strategies including thinking in 'what-if' scenarios rather than 'why-not' limitations, the importance of optimism and experimentation, and his vision for AI transforming software from static applications into dynamic, conversational interfaces. He emphasizes finding work you're passionate about, building quickly to test ideas, and recognizing that truly disruptive innovations often appear as toys initially.