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Chris Young, the executive vice president of business development, strategy, and ventures at Microsoft, has resigned from his role, the company announced. Young led Microsoft’s M12 venture fund, which was initially created to monitor emerging Silicon Valley technology and startups through venture investments. During his tenure, Young was credited with increasing M12’s engagements in AI and data infrastructure, fostering strategic partnerships, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the company. Although the reasons for his departure were not disclosed, Young will remain with Microsoft until March to assist with the transition.