Lara Rubbelke
Kirkland, Washington, United States
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I am lucky that my hobby is my job, and I work with great people who are also passionate…
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Lara Rubbelke shared thisJust wrapped up a fantastic few days at the defi SOLUTIONS Elevate Summit in San Diego. One of the best parts of my role is connecting with customers to explore how AI is driving transformation — not only through technology, but through the people and processes that bring it to life. I had the chance to share perspectives in a keynote and join a fireside chat with Drew Newman, where we dug into real-world AI examples, the conditions for success, and even had some fun with my Minnesota Vikings. I enjoyed the conversations, the curiosity, and the opportunity to learn alongside such a forward-looking group.
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Lara Rubbelke reposted thisLara Rubbelke reposted this✨ Many of you have asked me for the original whitepaper in PDF format. I’m excited to share it here! 📄 This paper captures our team’s first-hand experiences working with organizations in healthcare, retail, cybersecurity, and finance. It highlights the real-world limits of generative AI—and how specialized, orchestrated agents offer a more scalable path forward. Grateful to my co-author, Thiago Rotta Vinícius Souza, and James Tooles, Co-Innovation lab team Angie Zhu Would love to hear your thoughts and how you’re seeing this play out in your industry! #AIMutiAgent #AzureAI #MicrosoftWhitePaper
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Lara Rubbelke shared thisBringing together two of my favorite things: the Minnesota Vikings and emerging technology. 💜🏈 As a lifelong Vikings fan, I’ve always appreciated how much strategy, preparation, and teamwork go into every game. Now, it’s exciting to see how the NFL is harnessing AI and innovation to evolve the game day experience, giving coaches and players new insights in real time and creating unforgettable moments for fans. Technology isn’t changing what we love about the game. It’s giving us new ways to experience it. I am so proud to see Microsoft and the NFL continue to innovate together! SKOL NFL and Microsoft! ‘It’s going to be a big deal’: The NFL and Microsoft expand their partnership and introduce sideline technology using AI innovation - https://lnkd.in/gvgUcEut
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Lara Rubbelke shared thisSXSW 2026 community voting (https://lnkd.in/e5h3UKkh) is now open through 8/24/25. It only takes a minute to cast your vote. AI is transforming how we work—making things faster, smarter, and more efficient. What happens when efficiency is no longer the goal? What becomes possible when we reach for more? Excited to join Raymond L. Kunik Jr. 🌅 (3M), Heather Hildebrand (Accenture), and Brian Niles (Bridgestone) at SXSW 2026 to explore how we can reframe productivity, spark creativity, and design our future. 🗳️ panelpicker.sxsw.com → search "The Future Nobody's Designing" → click ❤️
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Lara Rubbelke shared thisI’m lucky that maintaining curiosity is both my hobby and my career. I get to learn every day, work with incredible teams, and support customers who are shaping what’s next. Thank you to CIO Magazine® for the opportunity to share a few thoughts on leadership, innovation, and what keeps me inspired.Lara Rubbelke shared thisWhat does it take to shape technology for a giant like Microsoft? Lara Rubbelke, CTO for Microsoft Americas, answers that in an exclusive interview with CIO Magazine. She unpacks the future of cloud-enabled innovation, the traits of a strong CTO, and the hobbies that keep her curious. Her insights are clear and practical—perfect reading for anyone leading change. Catch the full interview in the latest issue of CIO Magazine®. https://lnkd.in/g8mH_H2X #CIOMagazine #CIO #CTO #CloudInnovation #DigitalTransformation #TechLeadership #WomenInTech #MicrosoftEmpowering the Next Wave of Tech Pioneers - The CIO MagazineEmpowering the Next Wave of Tech Pioneers - The CIO Magazine
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Lara Rubbelke reposted thisLara Rubbelke reposted thisReady to transform your AI aspirations into reality? I’ll be presenting insights at Microsoft’s Cloud & AI Bootcamp, a fantastic free virtual event aimed at empowering organizations to lead, build, and scale in the Age of AI. Join me from July 22-25 to dive into how to Build a World-class Cloud and AI Platform with Cloud Native and AKS. With 15 exciting sessions over 4 days, whether you’re a business leader shaping AI strategy or a developer crafting next-gen apps, there’s something for everyone. Register now across Asia! ANZ: https://aka.ms/AZBC/ANZ ASEAN: https://aka.ms/AZBC/ASEAN India: https://aka.ms/AZBC/India PRC: https://aka.ms/AZBC/PRC HK: https://aka.ms/AZBC/HK Taiwan: https://aka.ms/AZBC/Taiwan Japan: https://aka.ms/AZBC/Japan Korea: Aka.ms/AZBC/Korea
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Lara Rubbelke reposted thisLara Rubbelke reposted thisSales success today is measured by how fast you can respond with purpose. In the past, decision-making in sales was a deeply reflective process. We’d gather data, weigh the options, and talk it through. That kind of thoughtful approach still matters, especially when the stakes are high. But today, our teams are being asked to decide and respond faster than ever. Customers expect immediacy. That’s why I believe the future of sales depends on how well we balance reflection with reflex. It’s not either-or. It’s knowing when to pause and when to move. We’re seeing this come to life in some powerful ways at Microsoft. Our Daily Recommender tool helps sellers prioritize leads and act based on real-time engagement data. It’s not just about speed. It’s about helping our teams spend more time with customers and less time chasing information. The results have been incredible, with a measurable lift in productivity and deeper, more timely connections. When we equip teams with tools that simplify decisions and accelerate action, we empower them to do what they do best: build trust, solve problems, and show up in the moment. Where in your sales process could smarter tools make the biggest impact right now? https://lnkd.in/ebTdsdQZCompanies Are Using AI to Make Faster Decisions in Sales and MarketingCompanies Are Using AI to Make Faster Decisions in Sales and Marketing
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Lara Rubbelke shared thisAs consumers increasingly expect to interact with digital content using natural, conversational language and the rise in AI agents that also need to consume information, organizations must evolve to meet these new demands. That’s where NLWeb comes in—an open-source solution designed to make web content more discoverable and usable by both people and AI. With a flexible architecture and straightforward deployment, NLWeb empowers enterprises to support both human and agentic interactions—on-premises or in the cloud—tailored to their unique needs. It’s part of a broader movement toward a more intelligent, agent-friendly web, and we’re excited to contribute to this evolving ecosystem. NLWeb builds on open and collaborative efforts like MCP and A2A, advancing standards-based approaches to enterprise AI. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epH3METQ
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Lara Rubbelke shared thisThe latest Cyber Signals report came out a few weeks ago, and it’s one I’ve revisited more than once. AI is changing the game when it comes to fraud and deception. From deepfakes and fake storefronts to highly personalized phishing, the threat landscape is evolving quickly. It raises important questions about how we build resilience into our systems. Microsoft’s response is rooted in scale and precision. Over the past year, we blocked $4 billion in fraud attempts and prevented 1.6 million bot signups every hour. These numbers reflect more than just activity—they represent trust being protected. https://lnkd.in/ghE3WpiQCyber Signals Issue 9 | AI-powered deception: Emerging fraud threats and countermeasures | Microsoft Security BlogCyber Signals Issue 9 | AI-powered deception: Emerging fraud threats and countermeasures | Microsoft Security Blog
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Lara Rubbelke reacted on thisLara Rubbelke reacted on thisGreat to be at Mobile World Congress (MWC) this week and to once again experience the strength of our partnership with NTT DATA. Our continued collaboration is very much at the forefront of how we are supporting customers on their AI journey — from joint investments, to shared innovation, and to real execution in the field. It was great to appear together at the Microsoft Theatre, and to showcase Agentic AI use cases as part of the demos. Seeing the Agentic AI demo in action was particularly impressive — operating seamlessly in a noisy, high‑traffic environment, fully integrated across the Microsoft stack, and already delivering tangible impact for customers. This is not theoretical innovation; it is practical, scalable AI at work. We leave MWC reinvigorated, with strong momentum and many actions to follow up on together. The partnership continues to grow, and the future ahead is bright. Thank you to all the incredible people, from NTT DATA and Microsoft, that supported this event. #MWC #Microsoft #NTTDATA #AI #AgenticAI #Partnerships #Innovation
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Lara Rubbelke reacted on thisLara Rubbelke reacted on thisMinneapolis Women at Microsoft met today in honor of Women's History Month. Thanks Lindsay Lind for organizing another excellent event and Lara Rubbelke for being our guest speaker. What a privilege to be part of this smart, generous, wildly capable community of do-ers. 💚We all do better when we ALL do better. AND - We packed about 20 backpacks for Brooklyn's Backpack Drive, too! #MsftLife #womenintech #GROW #WIT Charity (Kemen) Bachmeier Sara (Luedtke) Kataras Mattea Hullander (Nybo) Alexa Montelibano Christine Krsnik Claire (Larson) Musech Collette Schmidt Lorael Arnquist Nghiem Doan Peju N. Regina Burroughs (Terres) Sara Schlauderaff Shannon Castle Amanda Rosemark
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Lara Rubbelke reacted on thisLara Rubbelke reacted on thisI am so energized by our Women at Microsoft Midwest community. There is something so powerful about leaving our desks, laptops, and IMs for a few hours to be present with one another. Celebrating Women’s History Month in person was a reminder that community is built through shared conversations, listening, learning, and showing up. 🫶 And I am so honored for the opportunity to host and lead the Chicago WaM community through the day's activities: Lara Rubbelke kicked us off by sharing the story of Fei‑Fei Li, widely known as the Godmother of AI, and it was a powerful reminder of how one woman’s vision and persistence can shape an entire field. Her story reinforced why representation, courage, and long term thinking matter, especially as we build the future of technology. We also made space for reflection and creativity through vision boarding, and for connection through simple moments like making friendship bracelets together. The day was grounded in service as well, as we packed backpacks for the Salvation Army through Brooklyn’s Backpack drive , supporting the goal of providing children with essential school supplies so they can show up to school prepared and confident. Thank you to Lara Rubbelke for investing your time and sharing your perspective with our community. Thank you to our amazing planning team - Angel Thomas Katie Petric Lauren Strach Lauren Nordmann Maria Cameron Richa Patwa Ewa Szeszko Amanda Stewart for bringing this together. Thank you to Lindsay Lind and Karen Shepherd for leading this fantastic community and creating space for connection and belonging. And most of all thank you to this community of women who showed up, even as far as from Wisconsin, leaned in, connected, shared stories and perspectives and had all of us leaving with our cups full 💜 #womenshistorymonth #womenatmicrosoft #brooklynsbackpackdrive#chicago
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Lara Rubbelke reacted on thisLara Rubbelke reacted on this"Every yes is a no to something else". I think that has been one of my biggest lessons learnt in my first two months as CTO of America's Markets and Industry. When I started, I was keen to say yes to everything so I could gather signals, learn what was happening and where I should focus to help. I still think this was critical and the right thing to do but now two months in my chief of staff said the words above to me and they are pretty powerful. Now with any ask I pause and consider what may come along that I'll now need to say "no" to. It helps me frame and prioritize. Thought it was a lesson worth sharing.
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Lara Rubbelke reacted on thisLara Rubbelke reacted on this🎬 Getting into the „flow“ for #MicrosoftAITourMunich tomorrow. The stage is set. Final checks are running. You can already feel the energy building⚡ In a few hours, this space will be filled with conversations about what it takes to lead in the era of #AI. 🎙️ Looking forward to hearing Satya Nadella set the tone for the day. 🎤 Proud to be next on stage. 🚀 Excited for the conversations ahead. From here, it’s quiet focus. Out there, it will be big ideas, bold questions and real momentum. The event is fully booked for weeks now, but you can still join us live on LinkedIn 🎥 The livestream starts Wednesday at 10:20 AM (CET) here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/drC6AW8D CU tomorrow!
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Lara Rubbelke reacted on thisLara Rubbelke reacted on thisPlease join me in congratulating Brian Willson, promoted to CVP, US Professional Services, and Daniel R Stein, promoted to CVP, Software & Digital Platforms. These promotions are not only well‑deserved, but they are also a testament to the leadership, the impact, and the results that both Brian and Dan continue to deliver. I’m incredibly proud to have Brian and Dan on my leadership team and am grateful for the example they set every day. Congratulations again to both! I am looking forward to what we will continue to build together across the Americas.
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