Neal Bernstein is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in product management, strategic partnerships, and business integration, currently serving as Senior Director for Microsoft Biz Apps Strategic Product Partnerships since 2004. Throughout a distinguished career at Microsoft, Bernstein has held various leadership positions, including managing the integration of Nuance's voice AI business and the launch of Microsoft 365. Bernstein has co-founded multiple organizations, such as i2 Holdings and the Digital Commerce Alliance, while also serving on the board of directors for Ambassador Software. Prior entrepreneurial ventures include co-founding NetByTel and Registry Magic, where influential innovations in voice recognition technology were developed. Bernstein's early career includes significant roles at IBM, where expertise in voice recognition and business development was established. Bernstein holds dual Bachelor Degrees in Management Information Systems and Marketing from The University of Texas at Austin.