With Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer this week announcing that he plans to retire next year, some people active in the venture and startup community see a greater role for the software giant’s next CEO in bringing venture and startup partnership relationships more to the forefront of Microsoft strategy.
David Becker/Getty Images Microsoft is nowhere near as active in the startup space as some technology companies such as Google Inc., and Intel Corp., who through their venture arms do extensive direct investments in startups. But some say Microsoft has been gearing up for greater participation.
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