Why would someone leave Microsoft — twice — and still come back for a third round?

Gustavo Fuchs has done exactly that. Now leading Channel Sales across Asia, he's seen the company evolve from the inside out — from old-school enterprise to AI-era operator.

In this episode, Gustavo joins Naran and Jono to unpack:

• What's really changed inside Microsoft — culture, speed, and decision-making in the AI era.

• Why so many AI projects stall at proof-of-concept stage — and how to break through it.

• How leaders should approach their first 90 days differently — what to do before you make any big calls.

• The rise of the intrapreneur — building, learning, and influencing fast inside complex organisations.

• Why some people just can't stay away from big tech — and what that says about the culture at Microsoft.

A grounded conversation about leadership, culture, and staying relevant when the pace of change never slows down.

Show Notes

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