In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with Mike Pell, the inventor of the PDF and Acrobat at Adobe, who holds over 20 patents and currently leads Microsoft’s Global Innovation Program. Mike shares the fascinating story behind the creation of PDF, offering a rare glimpse into how a small team tackled what seemed like an impossible problem—ensuring document consistency across platforms, which went on to revolutionize global business. 🌍

We also dive into Mike’s creative process, discussing how he approaches innovation, his perspective on failure, and the importance of collaboration and diversity in teams. As an author of Visualizing Business and Envisioning Holograms, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge on the intersection of design, technology, and the future of communication, including exciting insights into spatial computing.

Whether you’re interested in innovation, technology, or simply want to hear the story behind one of the most game-changing tools in digital history, this episode is packed with insights!

Key Takeaways:
• The story behind the invention of PDF and Acrobat 📄
• How innovation often defies traditional business advice 💡
• The role of creativity in pushing technological boundaries 🎨
• Microsoft’s Global Innovation Program and hackathons 🌐
• How diversity and collaboration fuel innovation 🤝
• Mike’s thoughts on the future of communication and spatial computing 🖥️

🔗 Watch now and get inspired by one of the pioneers of digital innovation!
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