Unexpected Hats - Guest: Ulrikke Akerbæk

Summary
In this episode of the Sprint Zero podcast, we welcome Ulrikke Akerbæk, a Microsoft Business Applications MVP, to discuss her journey in the Power Platform space, particularly focusing on Power Pages. Ulrikke shares her experiences transitioning from web development to Power Pages, emphasizing the importance of understanding the product's capabilities and the need for effective marketing. The conversation also touches on the challenges of adoption, the significance of community support, and the recent availability of Power Pages in Norway. In this conversation, Ulrikke discusses the challenges of data center availability in Norway, emphasizing the importance of ROI for companies like Microsoft. She shares insights on navigating data security regulations and the necessity of having local data centers. The discussion shifts to the spirit of hackathons, highlighting their focus on learning and collaboration rather than competition. Ulrikke also reflects on her experiences with public speaking, addressing the discomfort that can arise and the importance of preparation to mitigate anxiety.

Takeaways:
+ Ulrikke Akerbæk has a background in multimedia and web development.
+ Power Pages appeals to Ulrikke's skills in front-end development.
+ The marketing of Power Pages is not effective enough.
+ Team collaboration is essential for successful Power Platform projects.
+ The Power Pages community is growing, but still niche.
+ Adoption of new tools is challenging for users.
+ Ulrikke emphasizes the importance of understanding the product's capabilities.
+ The new Power Pages designer has limitations compared to previous versions.
+ Power Pages is now available in Norway, expanding its accessibility.
+ Ulrikke advocates for a more comprehensive approach to low-code development. Data center investments are driven by customer demand and ROI.
+ Norwegian data security regulations necessitate local data centers.
+ Hackathons are about learning and collaboration, not just winning.
+ Public speaking discomfort often stems from lack of preparation.
+ Embracing nervousness can enhance public speaking performance.
+ Networking at hackathons can lead to valuable connections.
+ The atmosphere at hackathons fosters creativity and innovation.
+ Data security rules are evolving to keep pace with technology.
+ Cognitive services require significant investment and clear ROI.
+ The importance of being well-prepared for presentations.

Thanks to:
KenLikeFit for providing music for this episode - [Find out more about him and listen to his music here](https://linktr.ee/kenlikefit)

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