Microsoft MVP Program: What It Really Is, Changes, and What to Look Forward to with Purvin Patel

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• Purvin’s role in Microsoft when it comes to the Microsoft MVP Program 
• What the MVP Program is from Microsoft’s perspective 
• What is “MVP for life”, and is there such a thing? 
• How one can become an “MVP for life.”
• MVP Award vs Inner Circle Award – what is the difference between individual and company awards
• Purvin’s passion and motivation for the Business Apps MVP program, what turns his wheels 
• What Microsoft MVP aspirants need to start doing to be nominated into the program 
• Types of contributions that Microsoft is looking for from an aspiring MVP
• Types of contribution that Microsoft wants to see more of
• Where the different types of contributions are heading, especially the new generation of contributions
• How long should an aspiring Microsoft MVP be doing a certain contribution before seeking nomination
• Examples of MVPs creating outstanding content 
• How changes in Microsoft (specifically around Power Platform) affect the MVP program, particularly what Microsoft is looking for in future generation of MVPs 
• What types of fan products Microsoft is looking for 
• Number of new MVPs that Microsoft is interested in taking on in the PowerApps space

Resources

• Andrew Ly, 365lyf
• Elaiza Benitez, What the Flow
• Joel LIndstrom, CRM Audio
• Jerry Weinstock CRM Innovation Blog 

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