Mike Pell
Login to view DISC.Mike Pell is the Director of The Microsoft Garage in NYC, known for inventing PDF and Acrobat at Adobe. A world-class designer and author of three books, he disrupts the thinking of top companies like JPMorgan and Nasdaq, focusing on AI, data visualization, and spatial computing. People often describe him as bold, insightful, and an inspirational leader.
As a kid, Mike was passionate about drawing, painting, and making things, alongside a love for science fiction, music, and motorsports. This blend of art and technology has defined his career. He finds joy in collaborating with people and helping students see a bright path for themselves in the tech industry beyond just coding.
Unique fact: In 1990, he invented Adobe Acrobat and the PDF format in a matter of days to bridge the divide between Apple and Microsoft.
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