In this episode of Upper Left Tech, we interview Dave Goetsch, writer for CBS’s Big Bang Theory and former writer and producer for Third Rock from the Sun.

Behind #SurfaceTheWomen

Apr 13th, 2020 23m 25s

In this podcast we interview Salla Palos, Director of Transformation Services at Microsoft, about the #SurfaceTheWomen campaign - a social-first campaign launched for International Women's Day which turned the Surface product name into a call-t

Have compassion, patience, and gratitude for others in a time of crisis

Apr 1st, 2020 14m 26s

Typically, the Upper Left Tech podcast features tech executives from the Pacific Northwest and we talk about their purpose, passions, and personal journeys. As we know, it’s a whole new world we are living in right now. Today I really wanted to

Building Teams on Empathy

Mar 16th, 2020 26m 57s

In this interview with Dave Mendenall, a senior group manager at Microsoft, we talk about the power of empathy in building teams. This content is for illustrative purposes only. Individual situations may vary. Please consult your tax adviso

A Better Rounded Mind

Feb 24th, 2020 22m 1s

After 11 years at Microsoft, Disha Rustogi departed for what appeared on paper to be a lateral move - a similar role at a similar company. It turned out to be much more than that. The professional and personal growth she experienced added anoth

Chasing good problems

Feb 20th, 2020 20m 29s

Venkat Mahalingam, Director of Business Development & Strategy at Microsoft, sums up his experience at some of the world’s technology giants this way: more than anything else he was chasing the ability to solve good problems.This content is

The Rx of Contagious Purpose

Feb 6th, 2020 24m 30s

In this episode of Upper Left Tech, we interview Ron Paulsen, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, about his passion for using technology to solve real problems in the healthcare space. By fulfilling his purpose in life, he’s able to empower

And Everything Else Is Background

Jan 20th, 2020 22m 54s

As we say at Avier, if you don’t take good care of your employees then somebody else will. Rajamma Krishnamurthy, the director of Information Technology for Human Resources at Microsoft, discusses her passion for creating unforgettable employ

From Doubt to Destiny

Jan 13th, 2020 25m 49s

Jonathan Foster, Principal Content Experiences Manager at Microsoft, thought that he had painted himself into a corner with his bill-paying 9 to 5, when a sudden twist in conversation turned it all around. Here’s the change in perspective t

Embracing Vulnerability as a Working Parent

Jan 3rd, 2020 22m 6s

Although many books have been written on it, it seems like nobody has found the silver bullet for how to deal with the stress of being a working parent. Elaine Jones, Director of Investor Relations at Microsoft, has a great message for any

One Step Back, Two Steps Forward

Dec 5th, 2019 15m 33s

When Janice Francisco, Chief of Staff and Senior Director of Microsoft philanthropies, was initially presented with her job offer 20+ years ago, her initial response was, “That’s not enough money.” Little did she know, it was an entry into

How a Crossroads Moment Led to Finding Work Life’s Meaning

Dec 5th, 2019 24m 21s

In business school, Kunal Chopra, the Chief Executive Officer of etailz and a former General Manager at Microsoft and Amazon, found himself at a crossroads moment. He had originally planned on getting an MBA to make the career transition fr

Putting the Good Back into Goodnews Bay

Nov 15th, 2019 13m 31s

Dave Welty talks about his recent fishing trip to Goodnews Bay in Alaska and the devastating effects of global warming he witnessed. This caused him to focus his practice on educating others about investing in line with their heart, soul, co

Welcome to Upper Left Tech

Oct 18th, 2019 5m 13s

We’re looking to explore the perspective of tech executives in the Pacific Northwest and beyond on meaning, purpose and career fulfillment. Our podcast, hosted by the Avier Wealth team, will be a laid back and down to earth discussion that w

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