Microsoft's 50th Anniversary—Insights with Shelley Bransten on AI, Retail, and Financial Services
The Borden Line with Bill Borden
Release Date: 05/07/2025
The Borden Line with Bill Borden
Join Bill Borden, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft, for a special UK edition of The Borden Line. In this episode, recorded in London during Microsoft’s AI Tour, Bill is joined by Lyndon Subroyen, CTO at Investec, and Theo Michalopoulos, General Manager, Financial Services, Microsoft UK. Together, they explore how generative AI is transforming financial services—from productivity and innovation to culture and compliance. Lyndon shares Investec’s journey toward building a digitally augmented organization, complete with “bionic bankers” and a...
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Join Bill Borden, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft, for a special UK edition of The Borden Line. In this episode, recorded in London during Microsoft’s AI Tour, Bill is joined by Lyndon Subroyen, CTO at Investec, and Theo Michalopoulos, General Manager, Financial Services, Microsoft UK. Together, they explore how generative AI is transforming financial services—from productivity and innovation to culture and compliance. Lyndon shares Investec’s journey toward building a digitally augmented organization,...
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In this special 50th anniversary episode of The Borden Line, host Bill Borden, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft, is joined by Shelley Bransten, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President for Global Industry Solutions. Recorded in New York City during Microsoft's milestone celebration, the episode captures the excitement of ringing the NASDAQ Opening Bell and reflects on the company's remarkable journey. Shelley shares her insights on the transformative power of technology in retail and other industries, emphasizing the pivotal role of AI in shaping the...
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info_outlineIn this special 50th anniversary episode of The Borden Line, host Bill Borden, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft, is joined by Shelley Bransten, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President for Global Industry Solutions. Recorded in New York City during Microsoft's milestone celebration, the episode captures the excitement of ringing the NASDAQ Opening Bell and reflects on the company's remarkable journey.
Shelley shares her insights on the transformative power of technology in retail and other industries, emphasizing the pivotal role of AI in shaping the future. The conversation delves into the evolution of e-commerce, the intersection of retail and financial services, and the importance of a growth mindset and culture of learning at Microsoft. Shelley also offers valuable advice on navigating the rapidly changing technological landscape and highlights the significance of culture transformation and responsible AI governance.
Tune in to hear Shelley and Bill discuss the past, present, and future of Microsoft, and gain a deeper understanding of how technology continues to revolutionize industries and drive business value.
Watch the episode and follow the series on YouTube, click here: Microsoft's 50th Anniversary: Insights with Shelley Bransten on AI, Retail, and Financial Services
Chapters
00:00 - Celebrating Microsoft's 50th Anniversary
02:55 - Transforming Retail with Technology
05:28 - The Intersection of Retail and Financial Services
08:55 - Personal Experiences with Technology and Microsoft
13:03 – Coolest E-Commerce AI Use Case
15:15- Leadership and Growth Mindset
18:55 - Advice for Navigating AI in Business
20:38 – Governance, Culture, and Responsible AI Adoption
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