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Multiple startup programs consolidate under Microsoft Ventures, which runs global accelerators that pair startups with Fortune 500 partners and enterprise customers. The group announces its first seed investment in Israel today into SkyGiraffe, and says accelerators don’t force technology choices — teams may develop on whatever stack you want and use Azure or other clouds. The concrete metric offered is seed deals through the accelerator funnel; the stated goal is demonstrable exits and customer connections rather than marketing.

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1. 0:00Introduction
2. 1:25Voodoo PC to HP and Dell
3. 3:34Startup acquisitions and culture
4. 8:33Integrating entrepreneurs
5. 11:20Microsoft Ventures launch
6. 15:12Value for startups
7. 17:39Changing Microsoft’s tech image
8. 19:02Microsoft Ventures future

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