159: The Secret Playbook Behind Microsoft’s Most Radical Tech

What if innovation isn’t about invention but about impact? In this powerhouse episode, former Microsoft innovation director JoAnn Garbin joins Harder Than Life to share behind-the-scenes stories of billion-dollar breakthroughs, including the game-changing regenerative data center. Now the founder of Regenerist Labs, JoAnn’s mission is clear: build the future and the people who will lead it. From rethinking how we design teams, fail forward, and implement AI, this conversation is for every leader, entrepreneur, and creator tired of buzzwords and ready for real, heart-centered innovation. “Innovation is not a gift—it’s a discipline.” In This Episode, You’ll Learn: 🔥 Why the lone genius myth is killing your team’s potential 🔥 How JoAnn led Microsoft’s reimagining of the global data center 🔥 The truth about culture, failure, and building with trust 🔥 The “BXT” framework that even small teams can apply 🔥 How to innovate faster by asking better questions not having all the answers 🔥 Why burnout is the enemy of innovation (and what to do about it) This isn’t theory—it’s a field guide for future-builders who want to play the long game and leave a legacy. 💬 Which innovation principle are you implementing this week? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear how you’re building your future. 🔔 Subscribe now for powerful, practical conversations with the world’s boldest builders, thinkers, and disruptors living Harder Than Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices