When Windows Hit The Wall: Reinventing a Dominant Product in a Changing Market with Steven Sinofsky I Postman

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft executive, diving into his journey in engineering leadership and the hurdles faced during the Windows 8 rewrite. Gain valuable insights on team dynamics, the essence of shipping software collectively, and Microsoft's adaptability in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

For more on Steven Sinofsky, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinofsky/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevesi

Personal Website: https://medium.learningbyshipping.com/

Company Website: https://a16z.com/

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:12 - Getting into Engineering Leadership
11:29 - Windows 8 Rewrite and Challenges
24:46 - Team Formation and Building
42:43 - Adaptability of Microsoft
43:43 - Resistance to Software as a Service
44:58 - Product Market Fit and Innovation
46:22 - The Importance of Product Market Fit
47:32 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry
50:02 - Breaking Changes Introduced by AI
52:26 - Exciting Changes in the Next Year
53:39 - Where to Find Steven Sinofsky