Microsoft MVP Program: What It Really Is, Changes, and What to Look Forward to with Purvin Patel
Episode description
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https://podcast.nz365guy.com/97
- Purvin’s role in Microsoft when it comes to the Microsoft MVP Program
- What the MVP Program is from Microsoft’s perspective
- What is “MVP for life”, and is there such a thing?
- How one can become an “MVP for life.”
- MVP Award vs Inner Circle Award – what is the difference between individual and company awards
- Purvin’s passion and motivation for the Business Apps MVP program, what turns his wheels
- What Microsoft MVP aspirants need to start doing to be nominated into the program
- Types of contributions that Microsoft is looking for from an aspiring MVP
- Types of contribution that Microsoft wants to see more of
- Where the different types of contributions are heading, especially the new generation of contributions
- How long should an aspiring Microsoft MVP be doing a certain contribution before seeking nomination
- Examples of MVPs creating outstanding content
- How changes in Microsoft (specifically around Power Platform) affect the MVP program, particularly what Microsoft is looking for in future generation of MVPs
- What types of fan products Microsoft is looking for
- Number of new MVPs that Microsoft is interested in taking on in the PowerApps space
Resources
- Andrew Ly, 365lyf
- Elaiza Benitez, What the Flow
- Joel LIndstrom, CRM Audio
- Jerry Weinstock CRM Innovation Blog
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