The CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, Reveals Keys to Future Leaders' Success: 'Stay Relevant, Foster Tolerance.'
"Longevity is not the goal; what matters is relevance."
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, has shared valuable advice aimed at new employees and researchers in the tech sector. In a conversation with Dwarkesh Patel, Nadella emphasized the importance of staying relevant in the industry, warning that new generations must develop a high tolerance for failure. "Longevity is not the goal; relevance is. What I must ask myself is: 'Are we doing useful and relevant things in a changing world?'" he reflected on his 34-year career at the company.
The CEO highlighted that it is necessary to approach work with a mindset that prioritizes relevance. "You have to know that there is an average of successes. You must have a high tolerance for failure," he explained. "It is essential to make enough attempts to reach a goal as a company. That is the tricky part of this industry."
On another note, it is commemorated that Microsoft will celebrate its 50th anniversary in April, having been founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The conversation coincides with Microsoft's announcement of the Majorana 1, the world's first quantum chip, unveiled on February 19. This chip promises to "make reality quantum computers capable of solving significant industrial problems in years, not decades," marking a major advancement in quantum computing.
The Majorana 1 uses the first known topological superconductor, a type of material that can create a new state of matter that is not classified as solid, liquid, or gas, but as a topological state. According to Microsoft, this topological superconductor can observe and control Majorana particles to produce more reliable and scalable qubits, which are the fundamental components of quantum computers. This chip is seen as a clear path to integrating a million qubits on a single chip, a necessary threshold for utilizing quantum computing in degrading microplastics and developing self-building materials across various industries.
Nadella also promoted the product on his social media, announcing its completion after nearly 20 years of development. "Imagine a chip that can fit in the palm of your hand and can solve problems that all the computers on Earth together could not solve." He added that patience and persistence are essential for making a significant impact on the world and expressed his joy at the opportunity to contribute to this at Microsoft.