Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, has been pursuing his passion for cricket in a unique way - by designing an app to analyze the game. The software giant's chief executive officer revealed that he spent his free time coding and developing the Deep Research AI app over Thanksgiving.
The app, which Nadella described as "fantastic," was used to select a team of all-time greats in Indian test cricket. It produced consensus areas, debates, reasoning chains, everything, according to Nadella. He even expressed interest in joining Microsoft's Copilot team after using the app.
Nadella's love for cricket is no secret. Alongside other tech executives, he invested £147 million ($182 million) in a 49% share of UK team the London Spirit. Additionally, he co-owns a professional T20 cricket team, the Seattle Orcas.
During his recent visit to India, Nadella met with business and political leaders to discuss Microsoft's plans to invest $17.5 billion in artificial intelligence and cloud computing over four years. He has credited cricket for teaching him leadership, persistence, and teamwork skills.
Nadella showcased his tool during a company event in Bangalore, researching each decision starting with selecting the best captain - Virat Kohli won out over Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The app's capabilities were highlighted by Microsoft as part of its major redevelopment of its Redmond headquarters, which features a cricket field designed and built specifically for recreational play.
Nadella's love for cricket is not just a hobby but also a way to connect with his roots. As the CEO of Microsoft, he has been using his platform to pursue this passion and explore innovative ways to analyze the game.
The app, which Nadella described as "fantastic," was used to select a team of all-time greats in Indian test cricket. It produced consensus areas, debates, reasoning chains, everything, according to Nadella. He even expressed interest in joining Microsoft's Copilot team after using the app.
Nadella's love for cricket is no secret. Alongside other tech executives, he invested £147 million ($182 million) in a 49% share of UK team the London Spirit. Additionally, he co-owns a professional T20 cricket team, the Seattle Orcas.
During his recent visit to India, Nadella met with business and political leaders to discuss Microsoft's plans to invest $17.5 billion in artificial intelligence and cloud computing over four years. He has credited cricket for teaching him leadership, persistence, and teamwork skills.
Nadella showcased his tool during a company event in Bangalore, researching each decision starting with selecting the best captain - Virat Kohli won out over Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The app's capabilities were highlighted by Microsoft as part of its major redevelopment of its Redmond headquarters, which features a cricket field designed and built specifically for recreational play.
Nadella's love for cricket is not just a hobby but also a way to connect with his roots. As the CEO of Microsoft, he has been using his platform to pursue this passion and explore innovative ways to analyze the game.
. I mean, who wouldn't want to use AI to analyze cricket? It's great that he's sharing his love for the sport with others through Microsoft. I'm curious about how this app can be used in other areas, like sports analytics or even education 
. Nadella's enthusiasm is infectious, and it's cool to see him using his platform to explore new ideas 
. Maybe one day we'll see more tech leaders getting involved in their hobbies and sharing their creativity with the world 
! I mean, who needs to prioritize work when you can spend your free time coding for cricket? 
But seriously, it's awesome that he's using his passion to create something so useful and unique. The fact that he was able to analyze the game and select an all-time great team is mind-blowing 
. I'm intrigued by the idea of him joining Microsoft's Copilot team after using this app - has anyone tried it out? 
Who knew being a tech CEO could come with such awesome perks? 
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I wish more people could see the value in exploring their passions outside of work 
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it sounds so cool! and its awesome that he's using his passion to help Microsoft innovate 
I mean, I'd love to have a piece of that Deep Research AI app - it sounds like it could be super useful for any sports fan! But what I find really cool is how he's able to use his passion for cricket to connect with his roots and also explore new tech ideas. It's great to see someone in such a high position still being able to pursue something they love without getting too serious about it. And who knows, maybe one day we'll have more sports apps like that! 
it's awesome that he's not just passionate about cricket but also using his platform to innovate and share his love for the game. and let's be real, who wouldn't want to analyze the best teams in indian test cricket? 
, though! It's awesome that Nadella's passion is helping him connect with his roots and bring people together through sports. Maybe we'll see more innovative tech projects from Microsoft in the future? 
, like could it really give us an edge in fantasy cricket leagues? 
And what's with the all-time greats selection feature - does it give you some interesting insights into their gameplay? 
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. And hey, if he's got an app that can help with decision-making, maybe Microsoft should use it in their boardroom meetings 
. And can we talk about how he's using his platform to connect with his roots & pursue innovation? 
It's like he's breaking all the norms & doing his own thing, which is SO inspiring 
? Game-changer for Microsoft! 
I mean, who wouldn't want to combine their love for a sport with coding skills and innovation? 
But what really gets me is how cricket has taught him leadership, persistence, and teamwork skills, which are super valuable in life and business too