Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says ‘Yes’ in 4 minutes to this YouTuber’s ‘cold email’

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently appeared on an Indian-origin YouTuber’s podcast shortly after the company announced its new quantum computer chip. Dwarkesh Patel, the host of the YouTube podcast, generated buzz, particularly after sharing how he secured Nadella’s participation in the podcast.

Patel revealed that he secured the interview with Nadella through a simple “cold email.” In the podcast, the Microsoft CEO shared a key “lesson” he’s learned throughout his career and offered advice to new employees joining the company.