This is a critical time for the industry and for Microsoft. Make no mistake, we are headed for greater places — as technology evolves and we evolve with and ahead of it. Our job is to ensure that Microsoft thrives in a mobile and cloud-first world.

One of the key things in the tech business in particular is that you need to be able to push boundaries.

Our ambitions are bold and so must be our desire to change and evolve our culture.

Our industry does not respect tradition - it only respects innovation.

This notion of universal Windows apps is a very powerful concept because we're now aggregating the 300-plus-million-socket run rate of Windows into one opportunity for our developers.

Our mission of empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more is really a look back to the very creation of Microsoft.

Finally, I truly believe that each of us must find meaning in our work. The best work happens when you know that it's not just work, but something that will improve other people's lives.