Developing technical taste: A guide for next-gen engineers | Sam Schillace (Deputy CTO at Microsoft, creator of Google Docs)

This podcast episode features a conversation with Sam Schillace, the Deputy CTO and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, exploring the lessons learned from building software over the past 30 years. The discussion touches on the importance of market timing, technical taste, and the growth mindset in software development. It also delves into topics such as the evolution of Google Docs, disruptive innovation, the differences between enterprise and consumer companies, the potential impact of generative AI, and the challenges of technological shifts. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights into the complexities and strategies required to thrive in the ever-changing technological landscape.