Neo Accelerator’s “Confession” features Microsoft CEO Nadella reflecting on Google search miss
MSFT•Neo Accelerator released the debut episode of “Confession,” featuring Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussing leadership and Microsoft’s past search strategy, including not taking Google seriously and underestimating the role of ads in web monetization.
1. Nadella discusses past decisions
Neo Accelerator released the debut episode of “Confession,” featuring an interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. He discussed leadership themes including empathy, courage and risk-taking, and revisited Microsoft’s past strategic miss on search, including not taking Google seriously and underestimating ads’ role in web monetization.
2. Host describes a confession
The interviewer said both men described mistakes made during that period, including a personal “confession” by the host.




