Golnaz and Kaitlin had the chance to sit down with ID@Xbox's Senior Program Manager, Katie Stone Perez (and host of Channel 9's Level Up show)! Katie has worked in gaming for fifteen years. In this episode she talks about her passion for games at an early age, pursuing studies in child psychology, and how that later lead her to Microsoft's ID@Xbox team. Check out Katie's People feature on Microsoft's news page here. Follow her on Twitter @KatieStonePerez

Golnaz and Kaitlin had the chance to sit down with the .NET team's newest member, Kendra Havens. Kendra Havens is a recent graduate of the University of Oklahoma. Learn more about how she started at Microsoft, her favorite technologies, and whether she's team Star Wars or Star Trek. Kendra will be creating videos for the .NET team. Check out her latest videos: Get started with VS Code using C# and .NET Core on WindowsGet started with VS Code using C# and .NET Core on macOSGet started with VS Code using C# and .NET Core on UbuntuFollow her on Twitter @gotheap

In this episode, Golnaz and Crystal sit down and chat with Kathleen Hogan, Chief People Officer at Microsoft. As the executive vice president of Human Resources at Microsoft, Kathleen Hogan is responsible for moving the company's cultural transformation forward. Prior to this role, Hogan was corporate vice president of Microsoft Services, a team dedicated to helping businesses and consumers maximize the value of their investment in Microsoft technologies. Hogan has also served as corporate vice president of Customer Service and Support, responsible for the strategy and delivery of consumer and commercial technical support and customer service for Microsoft products and services. GALs is a show about the women who work in Tech (at Microsoft or outside) from three ladies that currently work on the Channel 9 team. Golnaz Alibeigi, Soumow Atitallah, and Kaitlin McKinnon have started a new series featuring women in Tech who work in development, management, marketing and research who have interesting stories to share about their success in the industry and ideas on how to grow diversity in IT. Follow @CH9 Follow @Golnaz89 Follow @KaitlinMcKinnon

In this episode, Golnaz and Kaitlin sit down and chat with Monique Tallon, CEO of Highest Path Consulting, an international executive coaching and training company developing 21st century leaders. Monique is also a Feminine Leadership expert, coach, and author of the new book, Leading Gracefully: A Woman's Guide to Confident, Authentic and Effective Leadership. Where you can find Monique: Monique's official website Twitter: @MoniqueTallon Monique's Facebook Page Buy Monique's book, Leading Gracefully: A Women's Guide to Confident, Authentic & Effective Leadership on Amazon. GALs is a show about the women who work in Tech (at Microsoft or outside) from three ladies that currently work on the Channel 9 team. Golnaz Alibeigi, Soumow Atitallah, and Kaitlin McKinnon have started a new series featuring women in Tech who work in development, management, marketing and research who have interesting stories to share about their success in the industry and ideas on how to grow diversity in IT. Follow @CH9 Follow @Golnaz89 Follow @KaitlinMcKinnon

As Microsoft Accelerator works with startups around the world, we wanted to celebrate International Women's Day by highlighting some of our female founders. We spoke to women from across the world and across different industries to discuss the past, present, and future of women in tech and the entrepreneurial space. Featured in this episode: Tal Shoham, CEO of Evolero, alumni of Tel Aviv AcceleratorHila Goldman-Aslan, CEO of DiaCardio, alumni of Tel Aviv AcceleratorMaya Gura, CEO of Missbeez, alumni of Tel Aviv AcceleratorLarissa Lielacher, CEO of Flockpit, alumni of Berlin AcceleratorTammy Bowers, CEO of Lionheart Innovations, alumni of Seattle AcceleratorVivian Li, Business Development Director at Sensoro, alumni of Beijing Accelerator GALs is a show about the women who work in Tech (at Microsoft or outside) from three ladies that currently work on the Channel 9 team. Golnaz Alibeigi, Soumow Atitallah, and Kaitlin McKinnon have started a new series featuring women in Tech who work in development, management, marketing and research who have interesting stories to share about their success in the industry and ideas on how to grow diversity in IT.