In this episode of Acquired, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal interview Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, to discuss his reflections on Microsoft's history, his tenure, and key strategic decisions. Ballmer shares insights on Microsoft's early relationship with IBM, the development of DOS, and the shift towards enterprise solutions. He reflects on missed opportunities in mobile, search, and social media, while highlighting the successes in enterprise and cloud computing. The conversation covers the evolution of Microsoft's enterprise agreements, the importance of developers, and the challenges of balancing platform and application strategies. Ballmer also discusses his post-Microsoft endeavors, including his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers and the vision behind the Intuit Dome.
