Satya Nadella shares with Indian YouTuber his advice for new employees at Microsoft
CEO Satya Nadella shared advice for the new employees of Microsoft, a company where he started working about 34 years ago.
Microsoft’s Indian-origin CEO Satya Nadella recently shared a piece of advice for new employees at his company. He revealed it in an interview with Indian YouTuber Dwarkesh Patel. They also spoke about AGI and quantum breakthroughs.

During the interview, Patel asked Nadella about his time at Microsoft and being a “company man.” The CEO responded that he had been with the company for 34 years and never thought himself a company man, adding that he feels “more excited” each year about being at Microsoft.
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“Seriously, for anybody joining Microsoft... as long as they feel that they can use this as a platform for both their economic return but also a sense of purpose, a sense of mission that they can accomplish by using us as a platform. Right, so therefore that’s the contract,” he continued. He then went on to speak more about the company’s culture.
Patel shared the interview video on X. He also gave a breakdown of when the CEO talks about what subject. Patel added that around 1:05:43, Nadella spoke about his 34 years at the company and shared his advice for the new employees.
Take a look at the video here:
Satya Nadella responds to X post:
The CEO took to the comments section of Patel’s X post and thanked him. “Thanks, @dwarkesh_sp. It was a fun conversation chatting about everything from AI to gaming and quantum!” he wrote.
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How did social media react?
An individual wrote, “Damn. Now, I have another top podcast episode to listen to this week. Thanks again for all your awesome work.” Another posted, “Great conversation. The winner-takes-all discussion was eye-opening.” A third expressed, “It's so cool to see the best in the world sit down with you. Well earned!”
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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