I first met Sarah when I was walking around the Microsoft office. I saw her grabbing a drink at the central hub. In my mind, I said to myself: I have one shot, and I want to meet her. I also want to connect with her.
Between the sharp Bay breeze and the buzz of ideas at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, innovation almost feels tangible โ alive. On our first day, after hours of conversations about AI, automation, and the next frontier of tech, we decided to do something simple: take a Waymo RoboTaxi to see the Golden Gate Bridge.
Years ago, when I was experimenting as a digital media creator, I relied heavily on tools similar to Camtasia and Snagit to capture knowledge, make tutorials, and share ideas in a clear, engaging way. Later, during my time at Microsoft, I saw the power of digital platforms to scale communication and storytelling across organizations.
From Evaluation Synthesis to Business Development Management Reflections from a Summer at Xbox, by Nthanda