Ed Essey is an innovator, coach, and storyteller who believes deeply in the power of passionate people to make meaningful change in the world. As a senior director at The Microsoft Garage, he has spent decades coaching bold intrapreneurs, helping them turn visionary ideas into meaningful impact. A lifelong fan of heist movies, fantasy novels, and insightful business and self-help books, Ed sees intrapreneurship as a daring quest to break through the walls of convention and complacency. He is known for turning complex challenges into clear, playful strategies that inspire real transformation. Ed is a proud MIT graduate, cancer survivor, and dedicated father to two amazing children, Edward and Layla. When he's not guiding crews to innovate, you'll find him reading by the waterfront, hitting the gym, or happily explaining the plot twists of his latest favorite film to anyone who'll listen. He lives and works mindfully in Seattle. You can connect with Ed at edessey.com.