The Optimal Strategist

Vish Kulkarni
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Welcome to *The Optimal Strategist*, the podcast that breaks down what smart strategy really means — and how modern leaders can apply it to create long-term impact. Whether you're leading a team, building a startup, or navigating change in a large organization, this show is for you.Expect candid conversations with top professors, business leaders, and innovators. We blend timeless frameworks like those from Michael Porter and Richard Rumelt with fresh, real-world insights from today’s most thoughtful minds.

Episodes

  1. JUN 24

    Making Bold Decisions Under Uncertainty

    In this conversation, Brian Hansen, President of CGM at Ascensia Diabetes, discuses the complexities of leadership in the MedTech industry, focusing on decision-making in uncertain environments, the importance of personal authenticity, and the evolving landscape of healthcare innovation. Brian shares personal anecdotes and insights from his extensive career, emphasizing the need for transparency, team collaboration, and the balance between boldness and caution in leadership.

    52 min

  2. APR 16

    Foundations of Strategic Thinking

    Want to build a strategic mindset? Episode 1 features Professor Thomas Hubbard (Kellogg School of Management) unpacking Michael Porter's strategy concepts and “diagnosis, guiding policy, coherent action” framework to sharpen your strategic thinking.

    1h 7m
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Welcome to *The Optimal Strategist*, the podcast that breaks down what smart strategy really means — and how modern leaders can apply it to create long-term impact. Whether you're leading a team, building a startup, or navigating change in a large organization, this show is for you.Expect candid conversations with top professors, business leaders, and innovators. We blend timeless frameworks like those from Michael Porter and Richard Rumelt with fresh, real-world insights from today’s most thoughtful minds.

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  • Creator
    Vish Kulkarni
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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