What’s Your Story: Desney Tan

This podcast series, "What's Your Story", takes a closer look at the people behind the scientific discoveries and technical advancements that are changing the world as we know it. In this episode, Johannes Gehrke interviews Desney Tan, the Managing Director of Microsoft Research Redmond, who has over 10 years of experience in research and product development at Microsoft.

Tan's journey to where he is today has been far from linear, having moved to the United States from Singapore as a teenager. He shares his experience as a Microsoft intern, noting how his "brashness" helped him shift the course of his career. Throughout his career, Tan has been driven by the human impact of his work, and has shepherded many research ideas into products. This episode delves into his story, motivations, and how he has navigated his path to success.

Join Gehrke as he sits down with Tan to learn more about the man behind some of Microsoft's most innovative and impactful research.

Link to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eMxq9KUtXuA3KDbEhVbEs