In this episode, we sit down with Mike Pell, the visionary inventor behind PDF and Acrobat at Adobe, who has over 20 patents to his name. Currently leading Microsoft’s Global Innovation Program in New York City, Mike shares his journey of transforming design and technology with cutting-edge projects. He’s also the author of “Visualizing Business”, “The Age of Smart Information”, and “Envisioning Holograms”, and has spoken at TEDx events about innovation and clarity.

We dive into:

• The untold story of how PDF and Acrobat were born, challenging all traditional business wisdom.
• Mike’s creative process, including how he taps into innovation under tight deadlines.
• His thoughts on failure, mentoring, and staying agile in a world where technology and design intersect.
• The power of cross-disciplinary collaboration and how it drives breakthroughs at Microsoft.
• Insights from The Microsoft Global Hackathon, the world’s largest hackathon that sparks creativity across teams.

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, innovator, or just curious about how groundbreaking tools are built, this episode is packed with incredible insights and stories from one of the most creative minds in the industry.

🕒 Chapters:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 02:10 - How PDF and Acrobat Were Invented
• 07:20 - Mike’s Approach to Creativity and Innovation
• 14:30 - The Role of Failure and Mentorship in Mike’s Journey
• 20:45 - The Microsoft Global Hackathon and Collaborative Creativity
• 28:50 - Balancing Creativity and Technology in Business
• 35:40 - Writing and the Future of Communication
• 45:00 - Mike’s TEDx Talk on the Moment of Clarity

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