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President , Co-author of . Dad of 2, husband of 1, co-owner of a small dog. Proud native of Appleton, Wisconsin.

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    Sep 23

    How do you face 2020 when you have "the mind of a pessimist and the soul of an optimist?" has answers with President .

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  2. 7 hours ago

    This editorial highlights a problem that we must come together to solve – now. Today, only 78% of students in Washington have a reliable internet connection at home. Without this basic tool, inequities will worsen.

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    11 hours ago

    Nice piece by on the legacy of RBG. Her "instinctual determination to respect and engage with people on the 'other side' is perhaps her most important lesson for us all."

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  4. Retweeted
    Sep 21

    Microsoft vows to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030, in latest sustainability initiative

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  5. 13 hours ago

    As a planet, we’re only as healthy as our oceans. We must use science and data to better understand and protect our marine systems. This partnership with , , , and can help make a difference.

    Glad to see friends from private sector gear up their work for one healthy ocean with World Economic Forum and Microsoft as partners. The Ocean Data Platform will reduce the time it takes to access ocean data from days to seconds.  This is a revolution!
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    13 hours ago

    Did you miss the first week of ? Catch up on conversations about climate action, global peace, the impact of COVID-19 and more. Speakers include Microsoft's , Trevor Noah and . ⬇️

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  7. Sep 24

    Earlier this year, we launched our Campaign to help orgs access data and innovate with . Excited to see our first partnerships are in place to tackle COVID-19, climate change, and digital access/skills training.

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    Sep 24

    As part of our continued commitment to address and inequity, is proud to support , a new database that makes it easy to find and support nonprofits.

    LAUNCH DAY. We are , a website and movement dedicated to increasing funding for Black nonprofit organizations.
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    Sep 24

    Two years ago at , launched for Humanitarian Action. With the urgency of the moment, we’re expanding access and eligibility to the program to help improve humanitarian efforts around the world.

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  10. Sep 24

    Technology can help unlock solutions for some of the world’s biggest challenges, including food insecurity and climate change. Great conversation today on how AI can help support and accelerate the ’s important work.

    Artificial Intelligence in agriculture can help bridge the digital divide while tackling food insecurity. , , IBM & Microsoft focus on concrete & sustainable ways AI can be used in line with ethical principles endorsed by Pope Francis. 👉
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  11. Sep 24

    2020 has shown how devastating is and will continue to be. As says, we have different roles to play, but it's clear that the public and private sectors need to do more – both on their own, and multilaterally.

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    If we continue on our current path, the scale of suffering due to climate disruption will be beyond all our imaginations. Let's commit now to sweeping that can lay the foundations for a world of health, security & prosperity for all.
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    Sep 23

    We believe that the best solutions to our problems require cooperation among governments, companies, and civil society. More about Microsoft’s work with the UN and our goals for the new team:

    Best solution is cooperation
    Microsoft's John Frank believes major problems facing society can be resolved only through cooperation.
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  13. Sep 23

    As our work and daily lives move more and more online, we need to ensure that everyone is safe. Good to see the continued focus on these important issues.

    Feeling inspired and hopeful after a dynamic discussion w & so many others on how to create a safer, kinder, more connected digital future that improves everyone’s lives, especially those of the less fortunate
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  14. Sep 23

    . has said that he has “the mind of a pessimist, and the soul of an optimist.” In celebration of , I had the chance to speak with him for this first edition of our "In Conversation" series from .

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    Sep 23

    Will the global challenges of 2020 lead to more inclusive multilateralism in the future? I discuss with , Jeh Johnson, & . Watch now!

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  16. Sep 23

    How can governments and businesses ensure a more inclusive and sustainable economic recovery from COVID-19? Join and me in about 20 minutes as we chat about this and more.

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  17. Sep 22

    When said we'd be discussing the topic of crisis response and recovery , I was skeptical. In the end, we made it work. Thanks for having me - and for the bit of extra time to cover some complex issues!

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    Viruses don't respect borders. People, governments, companies, and civil society have to work across borders as well. president in a special edition .
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  18. Sep 22

    Like says here, the only way to ensure a strong recovery from COVID-19 is to address the digital divide – and to make sure everyone has equitable access to the internet and skills they need to succeed in our post-pandemic future.

    How we respond to & recover from 2020's crises
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    Sep 21

    Will the crisis lay bare the G-Zero nature of the global system? I'll discuss the road to recovery with , , & Special guests: 🗓Sept 23 ⏰11 AM ET 🔗

    Visit https://www.gzeromedia.com/events/town-hall-ending-the-covid-19-pandemic/ for livestream panel discussion "Ending the COVID-19 Pandemic" on September 29 at 11 am. Registration required.
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  20. Sep 21

    isn’t a future threat, it’s happening now. Taking a multilateral approach to protecting our planet is the only path forward.

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    It was great to be part of the Race to Zero event alongside , & more Will you join the ? 🌏 Learn about how the campaign is and accelerating the shift to a economy 👇
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