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"When Windows Hit The Wall: Reinventing a Dominant Product in a Changing Market" with Steven Sinofsky

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In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft executive, diving into his journey in engineering leadership and the hurdles faced during the Windows 8 rewrite. Gain valuable insights on team dynamics, the essence of shipping software collectively, and Microsoft's adaptability in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

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Jean Yang

Jean Yang

Head of Product - Observability

Postman

Steven Sinofsky

Steven Sinofsky

Board Partner

Andreessen Horowitz

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