Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently appeared on an Indian-origin YouTuber’s podcast. The host, Dwarkesh Patel, revealed that he secured the interview through a simple \”cold email\” In the podcast, the Microsoft CEO shared a key \”lesson\” he’s learned throughout his career and offered advice to new employees joining the company. “Kids, don’t underestimate the power of a cold email,” he said in the podcast. Patel, known for interviewing prominent figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Tony Blair, shared the story on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the potential of a well-crafted cold email. ‘Your pod is super. I would love to,’ he said, expressing his enthusiasm for the opportunity. ‘These business model shifts are probably tougher than even the tech trend changes,\” he said. ‘I’m keen to hear how you’re thinking about AI (and Microsoft) over the next 3/10/25 years,’ Mr Patel wrote.
