The Optimal Strategist

By: Vish Kulkarni
  • Summary

  • 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.

    © 2025 The Optimal Strategist
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Episodes
  • Foundations of Strategic Thinking
    Apr 16 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 7 mins

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