In the Microsoft Partner Network Podcast, we speak with industry leaders and Microsoft partners about the big ideas shaping business and technology today. In today's episode of Include: exploring our shared experiences, we speak to Toby Richards, the General Manager of Partner Programs at Microsoft. Listen in as Rachel and Toby discuss what it means to be intentional in creating a culture of inclusion, how technology is influencing that culture, and the role mentorship has played in Toby's career. Host:&nbsp;Rachel Braunstein, Microsoft Digital Marketing Manager. Follow Rachel at @rkbraunstein&nbsp;and on&nbsp;LinkedIn. &nbsp;&nbsp; Guest: Toby Richards, General Manager, Partner Programs at Microsoft. Connect with Toby on&nbsp;LinkedIn&nbsp;or follow him on Twitter    Follow MS Partner on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;LinkedIn.&nbsp;

Include: Creating Inclusive Cultures with Toby Richards

In the Microsoft Partner Network Podcast, we speak with industry leaders and Microsoft partners about the big ideas shaping business and technology today. In today's episode of Include: exploring our shared experiences, Rachel speaks with Kate Woska, Co-Founder and CEO of Atikus Investments Incorporated. Since developing the idea for Atikus in 2011, Kate now oversees all aspects of the business, with the goal to level the playing field for low-income individuals by maximizing the output of small business lenders. Listen in as Rachel and Kate discuss their career paths as female leaders in business, as well as the role of tech in financial inclusion. Host:&nbsp;Rachel Braunstein, Microsoft Digital Marketing Manager. Follow Rachel at @rkbraunstein&nbsp;and on&nbsp;LinkedIn. &nbsp;&nbsp; Guest: Kate Woska, Co-Founder and CEO, Atikus. Connect with Kate on&nbsp;LinkedIn    Follow MS Partner on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;LinkedIn.&nbsp;

Include: Kate Woska on Financial Inclusion

In the Microsoft Partner Network Podcast, we speak with industry leaders and Microsoft partners about the big ideas shaping business and technology today. In this episode of Include: exploring our shared experiences, we hear from Steve Hall, CEO of District Computers LLC. Listen in as Steve tells Rachel about the role mentorship continues to play in his career as a mentor and business leader himself.&nbsp; Host:&nbsp;Rachel Braunstein, Microsoft Digital Marketing Manager. Follow Rachel at @rkbraunstein&nbsp;and on&nbsp;LinkedIn. &nbsp;&nbsp; Guest: Steve Hall, CEO of District Computers LLC, and Founder of GTOWN Basketball. Follow Steve at @DCSteveHall and @dccomputerco, and on&nbsp;LinkedIn&nbsp;    Follow MS Partner on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;LinkedIn.&nbsp;

Include: Entrepreneurship and Mentorship with Steve Hall

In the Microsoft Partner Network Podcast, we speak with industry leaders and Microsoft partners about the big ideas shaping business and technology today. Today's episode of Include: exploring our shared experiences, features Melissa Mulholland, Partner Cloud Profitability Lead at Microsoft. With 10 years of Microsoft experience, Melissa leads strategy and business development for businesses to be profitable in the Cloud. In today's conversation, Melissa delves into&nbsp;what excites her about the partner ecosystem, how diversity has impacted her career as a female leader, and the inspiring role technology has played in her family’s life.&nbsp; Host:&nbsp;Rachel Braunstein, Microsoft Digital Marketing Manager. Follow Rachel at @rkbraunstein&nbsp;and on&nbsp;LinkedIn. &nbsp;&nbsp; Guest: Melissa Mulholland, Microsoft Partner Cloud Profitability Lead. Connect with Melissa at MeliMulhol&nbsp;and on&nbsp;LinkedIn    Follow MS Partner on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;LinkedIn.&nbsp;

Include: Melissa Mulholland on Turning Passion into Success

In the Microsoft Partner Network Podcast, we speak with industry leaders and Microsoft partners about the big ideas shaping business and technology today. Today, Rachel speaks with Ray Meiring, CEO and Co-Founder of Qorus Software, a company helping organizations build better business documents. Originally born in South Africa, Ray co-founded Qorus in 2012 and has since taken it global, now running the office in Seattle. In today's conversation, Ray shares how he leads a global company with a culture founded in diversity and inclusion. Host:&nbsp;Rachel Braunstein, Microsoft Digital Marketing Manager. Follow Rachel at @rkbraunstein&nbsp;and on&nbsp;LinkedIn. &nbsp;&nbsp; Guest: Ray Meiring, CEO and Co-founder of Qorus. Connect with Ray at @RayMeiring and on&nbsp;LinkedIn.    Follow MS Partner on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;LinkedIn.&nbsp;

Include: The Anatomy of a Multicultural Business with Ray Meiring

In the Microsoft Partner Network Podcast, we speak with industry leaders and Microsoft partners about the big ideas shaping business and technology today. In today's episode of Include: exploring our shared experiences, Rachel speaks with Colleen O'Brien and Sonia Dara. While working together at Microsoft, Colleen and Sonia connected about their shared passion for technology, and the growing need to showcase women in the industry. Thus, their podcast,  Women in Business &amp; Technology was born. Listen in as Colleen and Sonia share their vision for their podcast and the role women are playing in Microsoft's focus on inclusion. Host:&nbsp;Rachel Braunstein, Microsoft Digital Marketing Manager. Follow Rachel at @rkbraunstein&nbsp;and on&nbsp;LinkedIn. &nbsp;&nbsp; Guests: Colleen O'Brien: Azure Business Manager LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenobrienmba/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/colleenobrien Sonia Dara: Surface Product Marketing Manager Linkedin:  www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-daraTwitter:  https://twitter.com/sonia_dara &nbsp;   Follow MS Partner on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;LinkedIn.&nbsp;

Include: Women in Tech with Colleen O'Brien and Sonia Dara

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