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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

I realized I needed to emotionally detach from Microsoft after leaving, but my loyalty to the company remained strong.

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The Steve Ballmer Interview

@ Acquired

06/02/25

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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

I held onto my Microsoft stock because of loyalty, and I wanted to be the best investor, staying informed about the company even after leaving.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I had monomaniacal focus on Microsoft, giving up weekends and vacations wasn't a sacrifice; I loved it.

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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

I feel good about being recognized as a key figure in building Microsoft's enterprise business, but I also regret that we lost our consumer focus along the way.

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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

During my tenure, I prioritized establishing strong relationships with IT departments, which was essential for Microsoft's enterprise success.

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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

I believed in staying hardcore and learning from our mistakes, but Microsoft struggled to pivot from its established model to embrace new opportunities in mobile.

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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

Microsoft started as a consumer company, and our success in that area allowed us to build a strong enterprise business. However, I regret losing the consumer muscle we had.

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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

At Microsoft, I wanted to foster an environment where teamwork meant holding each other accountable, not just being nice to one another.

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Justin Kan

05/17/19

@ a16z

I've realized that my attachment to the outcome of my companies was unhealthy, intertwining my identity with their success or failure.

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Zach Perret

05/27/25

@ Acquired

The emotional response from employees during the acquisition announcement was intense, as many had invested years into the company and had their identities tied to its success.