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Microsoft for Startups
Technology, Information and Internet
Redmond, Washington 108,871 followers
Providing all founders, at any stage, with free resources to build a successful startup.
About us
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is a digital ecosystem removing barriers to building a company with free access to technology, coaching, and support for founders in any stage of development. Let us accelerate your startup journey from idea-to-exit. Find out more here: https://startups.microsoft.com/
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https://startups.microsoft.com/
External link for Microsoft for Startups
- Industry
- Technology, Information and Internet
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Scale-Up, Accelerator, Co-Sell, Strategy, Investor Relations, Bus Dev, Cloud, ScaleUp, Startup, entrepreneur, founder, Female Founder, Venture Capital, AI, IoT, Machine Learning, startups, technology, and Azure
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1 Microsoft Way
Redmond, Washington 98052, US
Employees at Microsoft for Startups
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Micah Baldwin
Leadership Coach | Senior Executive | Serial Founder
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Ben Hickman
I help retail leaders transform complexity into growth | Sales Leader - Retail & Consumer Goods Industries at Microsoft | Retail technologist focused…
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Craig Miller
Growth & AI solutions for business owners and CEOs | Business advisor, investor, board member
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Najat Messaoud
Cybersecurity EMEA Executive @ Microsoft | Securing EMEA with Cloud, Data & AI Expertise
Updates
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We’re thrilled to see Radarfit, one of our Microsoft for Startups program members, recognized by Satya Nadella for their remarkable work in using AI to foster healthier habits and drive meaningful change in Brazil. Read more about their journey and how our AI tools are helping them achieve their mission. 🌟
It was energizing to meet the team at RadarFit, who are among the many Brazilian entrepreneurs using our AI platforms and tools to help build a better future for Brazil—and the world.
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Microsoft for Startups reposted this
In Brazil, the women-led tech startup RadarFit is using a unique gamification strategy to inspire Brazilians to embrace healthier lifestyles. Learn how this comprehensive health and wellness app is incentivizing healthy eating, exercise and even meditation with the latest AI tools and technology. https://msft.it/6045mlrFP
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Our "Generative AI for Beginners" course has been updated with new lessons! 🙌 Dive into hands-on learning with models like Llama 3.1 and GPT-4o. Whether you're just starting your AI journey or honing your skills, these lessons will help you grow. Continue advancing your skills - complete these free lessons now: https://msft.it/6044mmlnM
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Microsoft for Startups reposted this
The #MicrosoftAITour kicked off in Mexico City last week, and now we’re taking you behind the scenes—from preparations the night before, to the enthusiasm following Microsoft’s announcement of a $1.3B investment in AI infrastructure and initiatives in Mexico. Hear from Christian Vinay, Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft Mexico, about our plans for meeting the country’s growing demand for cloud computing, and catch exclusive interviews with local Microsoft partners: https://lnkd.in/gfri7SUp
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The newest edition of our newsletter is live! 🚀 This month, learn how startups are leveraging AI to transform industries, from Croux’s AI-driven staffing in hospitality to Atomicwork’s seamless ITSM integration with Microsoft Teams. Discover how Satori unlocked new growth with the Expert Network, why Azure is the go-to platform for GenAI startups, and dive into new lessons in our "Generative AI for Beginners" course. Sharpen your skills with Learn Live: GitHub Universe, join the Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge, and explore the Microsoft Learn AI for Startups Hub. Plus, there’s still time to apply for Playfair's Female Founder Office Hours and Oxbridge-AIx's Oxbridge AI Challenge, and learn how our partnership with Entrepreneur First’s autumn AI cohort continues to fuel the next wave of innovation. Don't miss our upcoming events with Startup Grind, Pinecone and Cerebral Valley at SF #TechWeek, happy hour at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, and join us at the Microsoft AI Tour from Microsoft Events. Read the latest issue here.
The AI Digest: Startup Edition - Croux’s AI staffing solution, Atomicwork’s ITSM innovation, Satori’s journey, Female Founder Office Hours and more
Microsoft for Startups on LinkedIn
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We had an amazing time at the YC S24 Demo Day after-party with Cerebral Valley and Y Combinator. It was a night filled with inspiring conversations with startup founders who are using AI to push boundaries and build groundbreaking solutions. 🌟 Thanks so much Aishwarya Srinivasan for sharing insights from the event, and to the everyone we met from Ollama, Lighthouz AI (YC S24), and PLUME. #YCS24 #AIInnovation #MicrosoftForStartups
The best way you can spend your Friday night is talking with brilliant startup founders building really cool AI applications- and thanks to Cerebral Valley, Y Combinator and Microsoft for Startups for hosting YC S24 Demo Day after-party. Had some insightful chats with Jeffrey and Michael from Ollama, Sonali and Srijan from Lighthouz AI (YC S24), Marc, Jean-Baptiste and Edouard from PLUME. This YC batch is a powerhouse, full of founders laser-focused on creating strong moats and creative GTM strategies (of course using AI 😉 ) My startups to watch-out for list, coming up next!
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Save the date! 🗓 Join us on October 9th at Shack15 in San Francisco for the SF #TechWeek Local & Open-Source AI Developer Meetup. Connect with industry leaders, explore demos, and engage in meaningful discussions about open-source AI. Co-hosted and sponsored by Ollama, Cerebral Valley, SHACK15, and Latent Space, Convex, Tecton, and Microsoft for Startups. Register now: https://msft.it/6041mYA9x
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Learn how Marco Casalaina developed a multi-agent approach using Semantic Kernel to automate questionnaire responses, verify links, and manage AI agent debates for accurate results. 🤖 This solution leverages different AI models to optimize performance and reduce manual effort - read the blog and watch the full video for more insights: https://msft.it/6042mgaso
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Missed our last newsletter? 🚀 Don’t worry—there’s still time to catch up before the next edition is released. In our most recent issue, we covered why Y Combinator startups are choosing Microsoft Azure, spotlighted Distyl AI's AI-driven business solutions, and highlighted weavix’s revolutionary approach to frontline communication. Plus, learn how Helfie is bringing advanced health evaluations to your smartphone and get the scoop on our exclusive partnership with Entrepreneur First. Make sure you’re up to date with all the latest AI news, innovations, and partnerships before our next newsletter arrives! Read it here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gCjVaTuc
The AI Digest: Startup Edition - Why Y Combinator startups choose Azure, our new collaboration with Entrepreneur First, Weavix’s solution, and more
Microsoft for Startups on LinkedIn