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The BIG Strategy Podcast
by Jeff Eyet
This is your go-to spot for Real Talk with the masterminds of business strategy. Each week, join top entrepreneurs and leaders as they share stories, insights, and lessons learned to help you unlock BIG Growth in your business's strategic plan.
Episodes
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E078: The SaaS Shift: What Claude Design Signals for the Future of Software
In this episode, I revisit a pattern that’s easy to miss in moments of rapid innovation: we tend to underestimate how quickly categories collapse. What started as a simple exploration of Claude Design turned into something else. Not a product review, but a strategic question. What happens when...
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E077: NVIDIA, Intel, and the Illusion of Moats: Rethinking Strategy in the Age of AI Velocity
In this episode, I revisit a core idea that many leaders take for granted: that dominance lasts. After publishing a piece comparing NVIDIA to Intel, I went back to stress-test my own thinking not to prove it right, but to see where it breaks. What I found wasn’t a reversal, but a deeper layer of...
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E076: Designing Your Good Life Through a Strategic Framework
What does it truly mean to live a good life? Charles Lee, entrepreneur and author of "Designing Your Good Life," joins Jeff to explore his three-phase framework for intentional living. Drawing from 17 years of entrepreneurship and extensive research dating back to Aristotle, Charles reveals how...
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E075: From Generosity to Legacy: What Truly Carries Forward
In this episode, I reflect on something that has the power to reshape how we lead, build, and live: the idea of legacy. Not as something distant or reserved for the end of a career, but as something we are actively creating every day. This final part of a three-part reflection on my father is...
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E074: Standing on the Shoulders of Others
In this episode, I reflect on a foundational idea in leadership: we do not build alone. Every opportunity, perspective, and step forward is shaped by the people who came before us. Recognizing this is more than an act of gratitude, it’s a shift in how we understand responsibility. Because over...
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E073: Generosity as a Strategy
In this episode, I reflect on one of the most important lessons I learned from my father: generosity. We often think of generosity as something soft, something separate from strategy. I see it differently. I believe generosity is foundational to how we lead, build relationships, and create...
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Season 7 Teaser: The Shift Behind the Strategy
Season 7 of The BIG Strategy Podcast begins with a different kind of conversation. After a personal loss and a period of reflection, this season shifts inward exploring strategy not just as a business discipline, but as something deeply human. In this teaser, I share the story behind that shift…
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Special Episode: The Untold Adventures of Leigh Hunt: Gold, Newspapers, and the Birth of Las Vegas
Writer and educator Larry Rand, alongside his son Chris Rand, brings to life the untold story of their ancestor Leigh Hunt, an overlooked but extraordinary adventurer and entrepreneur from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tune in to this candid conversation uncover Hunt’s globe-trotting...
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E072: GTM Strategy & Storytelling – Why Stories Matter
Jennifer Caleshu is a leadership communications expert, executive coach, and faculty director at the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute, with deep ties to the Haas School of Business. In this episode, Jennifer joins Jeff Eyet to dive into the power of storytelling in business, how leaders…
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E71: Problem Framing & Opportunity Sizing – Unlocking Big Growth with Design Principles
Dave Rochlin is a leading expert in design thinking, corporate innovation and entrepreneurship, blending practical experience with academic insight from teaching at HAAS. In this episode, Dave joins host Jeff Eyet to break down how to determine if an idea is worth pursuing, validate its…
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E070: DT Mindset & Process – Unlocking Big Growth with Design Principles
Clark Kellogg is a renowned design thinker, architect, and co-founder of Berkeley Innovation Group. With decades of experience in architecture, teaching and business strategy, Clark has pioneered bringing design thinking mindsets and processes to organizations and business schools. In this...
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E069: Systems Thinking – What Space Research Teaches Us About Innovation
Miki Sode is a scientist and educator at Stanford’s d.school. She brings a unique mix of physics, aerospace and bioengineering expertise, including groundbreaking research on bone loss aboard the International Space Station. In this episode, Miki explores how systems thinking, innovation, and...
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E068: Wicked Problems – Design Thinking, Expertise and the Human Element in Modern Strategy
Jess Roberts, affiliate faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and the Minnesota Design Center, is a master at navigating complexity. With a background spanning design thinking, public health and systems change, Jess dives into the world of “wicked problems” – the messy,...
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E067: AI Strategy That Actually Delivers with Chinar Movsisyan
Chinar Movsisyan, founder of Feedback Intelligence, joins host Jeff Eyet to unpack the real-world impact of AI for business. Based in San Francisco, Chinar specializes in large language models and conversational AI, helping companies turn AI insights into solutions that truly meet user needs. She...
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E066: The AI Healthcare Transformation with Artem Trotsyuk, Mike Snyder, and Ankur Samanta
Today we’re joined by three leading researchers in AI and digital health—Michael Snyder and Artem Trotsyuk from Stanford University, and Ankur Samanta from Columbia University to tackle one of the biggest questions of our time: How will AI change the way we live, age, and heal? From Stanford to...
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E065: What US Presidents Teach Us About Wealth, Risk, and the American Dream with Megan Gorman
Author of All the Presidents’ Money, Megan Gorman is a wealth manager, tax expert, and author with a passion for U.S. presidential history, especially how presidents earned, managed, lost and grew their fortunes. In this interview, Megan joins host Jeff Eyet to discuss her book exploring the...
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E064: Ecology-Inspired Strategy in Shifting Markets with Rob Dunn
Rob Dunn is the author of ‘The Call of the Honeyguide’, ecologist, evolutionary biologist, and professor at NC State. He joins the show to explore a powerful question: what if the answers to our biggest strategic challenges are hiding in nature? The conversation looks at why traditional business...
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E063: Harnessing Adversity – How Vulnerability Can Empower Leaders and Teams with Daria Burke
Daria Burke is an author, business executive, and advocate for authenticity whose memoir, Of My Own Making: A Mempoir, explores resilience, personal growth, and the transformative power of vulnerability. In this powerful conversation, Daria shares how reflective practices, neuroscience, and...
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E062: The Cybernetic Society: Technology, Responsibility, and the Future of Human Agency with Amir Husain
Amir Husain, renowned entrepreneur, founder of Avathon (formerly SparkCognition), SkyGrid, and advisor to NATO, joins Jeff Eyet to discuss his forthcoming book The Cybernetic Society: How Humans and Machines Will Shape the Future Together. With a background spanning AI, robotics, and technology...
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E061: Harnessing AI to Transform 1500 Pages Into a Bestseller with Harriet Whiting and Fred Flores
Leadership development expert Harriet Whiting and engineering strategist Fred Flores, co-authors of ‘Unseen to Unstoppable’, join Jeff Eyet to unpack their decade-long journey writing a business book, transformed by the integration of AI as a creative collaborator. The episode dives deep into...
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E060: Lessons from AI in College Writing and Communication with Sarah Clarke Stuart
On this episode of the BIG Strategy Podcast, Jeff Eyet speaks with Sarah Clarke Stuart, communication professor and AI advisor, about the importance of human-centred learning in an AI-driven world. They discuss how technology is reshaping education, creativity, and leadership, and why in-person...
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E059: Building Global Businesses from India’s Startup Ecosystem with Kashyap Deorah
Kashyap Deorah is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author with over 25 years of experience building startups in both India and the US. In this conversation, Kashyap unpacks the evolution of India’s tech ecosystem, the two-way flow of capital and talent, and how emotional consciousness shapes...
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E058: The “Aha” Moment – Realizing the Impact of AI in Traditional Industries with Fred Flores and Peter Swain
AI strategist Peter Swain and manufacturing leader Fred Flores join Jeff Eyet to unpack how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing traditional industries. With decades of experience in disruptive technology and operations at companies like Albertsons and Mary Kay, Peter and Fred share real...
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E057: Why Market-Product Fit Beats Building the Best Product with Martina Lauchengco
Martina Lauchengco is an accomplished product marketing strategist, author of Loved: How to Rethink Marketing for Tech Products, and partner at Costanoa Ventures. Her diverse background spans Microsoft, Netscape, Loudcloud, and teaching at UC Berkeley. In this candid conversation, Martina unpacks...
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E056: The Digital Transformation Stack with Michael Lenox
Michael Lenox is an award-winning professor, author, speaker, and consultant. For over twenty-five years, he has been helping MBA students and executives navigate the competitive dynamics of markets in the face of innovation and disruption. Mike joins the show to discuss how organizations are...
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E055: Applying Space Strategy Principles to Everyday Success with Shelli Brunswick
We’re excited to have Shelli Brunswick return to the show again, this time to unpack how the vast possibilities of space impact our everyday lives, from technology and communications to the way we approach innovation and leadership. Shelli is a globally recognized leader bridging the space...
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E054: Building a Human-Centered AI Culture with Alison McCauley
Welcome to our fifth season, as we kick off with best-selling author and AI keynote speaker, Alison McCauley, author of ‘How to Think with AI’. Alison unpacks what it really takes to integrate AI into our organizations, not as hype or threat, but as a tool to elevate human potential. This episode...
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E053: Season 4 Finale: AI's Strategic Inflection Point
In this season finale of The BIG Strategy Podcast, I reflect on the most important lessons from Season 4, drawing from conversations with founders, researchers, and executives across industries spanning veterinary clinics to corporate innovation labs. From Cal Lai’s analysis of 2.5 million vet...
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E052: The 3 Pillars of Great Decisions with Michelle Florendo
As a decision engineer and executive coach, Michelle Florendo knows how to cut through complexity with a human-centred approach that just makes sense. In this episode, she sits down with Jeff Eyet to break down real-world frameworks you can use today, explore how AI is reshaping the way we make...
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E051: Inside the Mind of a CTO – Innovation, Data, and Grid Disruption with James Muraca
What happens when a global engineer turns his focus to the future of energy? James Muraca, CTO of Enersponse, joins us to unpack a career that spans cutting-edge medical devices to leading the charge in AI-driven energy tech. In this conversation, James gets real about the entrepreneurial...
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E050: How Physical AI Will Change Everyday Life with Anto Patrex
Anto Pantrex sits at the cutting edge of AI and robotics, blending entrepreneurial grit with deep technical expertise. From building hardware in his college dorm room to founding AI startups, Anto shares his journey and reveals how physical AI is transforming both industry and everyday life. This...
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E049: AI Isn’t the Future – It’s the Speed Advantage with Colin Matthews
Colin Matthews, founder of Tech For Product, joins us to break down how he’s helping Product Managers become more technical, move faster, and build smarter using AI. With a background in computer science and a track record in healthtech and SaaS, Colin has seen firsthand how technical fluency can...
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E048: Building a Future-Ready Business Amid Corporate Resistance with Arvind Ravishunkar
From engineer to corporate strategist, Arvind Ravishunkar has spent over 20 years shaping the tech industry. He’s driven over $20M in year-one revenue for Fortune 500 companies, created $1B+ product categories and unlocked $1.5B in market potential. In this episode, he shares hard-earned lessons...
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E047: Crafting Your North Star – the Blueprint for Digital Success with Dr. Gail Ferreira
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gail Ferreira, a true expert in digital transformation, strategy, and IT management. With an impressive background at Oracle and years of consulting experience, Dr. Ferreira takes us on a journey through the rapid evolution of business, from the old-school…
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E046: Winning Strategies From Microsoft, Amazon and Meta with Neeti Gupta
What does it take to lead digital transformation at the world’s biggest tech companies? Neeti Gupta has spent over 20 years doing exactly that – at Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. In this episode, she opens up about what really drives successful partnerships in the age of AI, how to rethink…
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E045: How Predictive AI is Changing Business Strategy with Eric Siegel
AI isn’t just changing business – it’s redefining the game. Eric Siegel, CEO of Gooder AI, has spent over 30 years at the forefront of this transformation. A former Columbia University professor and a leading expert in machine learning, Eric breaks down the real difference between AI and machine...
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E044: The Rise of AI in Marketing with Chris Andrew
From his roots in New Hampshire to building a successful career as an AI entrepreneur, Chris Andrew dives deep into how AI is revolutionizing business strategy. With a background in economics and a passion for tech, he shares powerful insights from his time at Intuit and in the startup world.…
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E043: Building Human-Centric Business Strategies with Wada'a Fahel
Wada'a Fahel is a true pioneer in the world of globalization. With two decades of experience shaping the future of brands like Harley Davidson and Zendesk, Wada'a now leads as Senior Director of Globalization at Tag. She takes us on a journey through the rapidly evolving world of AI and...
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E042: How Seeq is Taking on Industry Giants Like Excel with Mark Derbecker
In this episode, we're joined by Mark Derbecker, the Chief Product Officer of Seeq, who takes us behind the scenes of his incredible journey. From co-founding a groundbreaking analytics startup to scaling it within specialized industries, Mark dives deep into the art of building strong teams,...
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E041: How Quantum Computing Can Fuel Innovation with Dr. Leon Eisen
Dr. Leon Eisen, a physicist turned entrepreneur, is reimagining the future of AI and quantum computing. In this episode, Dr. Leon reveals his innovative Quantum Business Thinking, which uses nature’s principles to uncover hidden growth opportunities. From leveraging proprietary data to creating...
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E040: The Playbook for Bringing Tech into Traditional Industries with Nate Fuller
Driving innovation in one of the world’s most traditional industries – how do you do it? Jeff Eyet sits down with Nate Fuller, founder of Placer Solutions and a former strategist at Bechtel, to explore the future of construction technology. With a background in engineering and construction...
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E039: Why the Future of Business Lies in Human-AI Synergy with Sophie Hamilton
What happens when human ambition meets the power of AI? Sophie Hamilton, a Stanford researcher and business developer at Spotify, is reshaping the conversation on how technology can elevate human potential. In this episode of the BIG Strategy Podcast, Sophie shares her incredible journey – from...
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E038: How to Lead Through Change and Master AI with Tiffany Prince
How do leaders successfully navigate change, especially with the rise of AI? In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Prince, founder of Prince Performance and a global expert in change management, leadership, and technology. With experience across healthcare, government, and financial services,...
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E037: AI, Power, and the Future of Silicon Valley with Russell Hancock
Few understand Silicon Valley as intimately as Russell Hancock. He is the leader of Joint Venture Silicon Valley and a Stanford scholar, and reveals in this episode what’s driving the region’s evolution. From its infrastructural struggles to the revolutionary technologies poised to reshape its...
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E036: AI and Human Collaboration: The Key to Staying Ahead with Bill Raymond
Bill Raymond is a consultant and AI expert with 25+ years of experience in tech and business transformation. Bill shares his journey with AI, revealing practical strategies to integrate AI into your workflow and how it’s reshaping the way we work. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or tech...
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E035: Breaking Bias and the Fight for Inclusion in AI with Jill Finlayson
Jill Finlayson, the managing director of CITRIS Innovation Hub, shares her expertise on expanding diversity and gender equity in technology and AI. The episode delves into her work at CITRIS, her insights into the systemic challenges women and underrepresented groups face in tech, and the…
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E034: The Startup Playbook: Finance, Funding, and Forward Thinking with Michael Belicose
Michael Belicose, CFO of Campus, navigates the world of finance with a rich history at American Express and JP Morgan Chase. This episode dives into Michael's transition from large corporations to the edtech startup scene, showcasing how strategic financial modelling and a dynamic board…
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E033: The Billion-Dollar Waste Problem with Hassan Murad
As the CEO and co-founder of Intuitive AI, Hassan Murad shares his journey from identifying a global waste crisis to developing cutting-edge AI solutions that encourage better recycling habits. This episode delves into the challenges of scaling AI-driven sustainability, the ethical considerations...
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E032: The Future of AI in Healthcare: What’s Next for Human and Animal Care with Cal Lai
Founder and CEO in the AI veterinary space, Cal Lai, navigates the world of business strategy with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Cal shares his journey from early ventures in the tech industry to developing AI-driven solutions for pet care. We discuss the role of business strategy…
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E031: Resilience, Cultural Leadership, and AI in Healthcare with Andrea Miller
International leadership expert Andrea Miller delves into the intriguing intersection of personal resilience, international experience, and the potential of AI in reshaping business strategy. Andrea shares her unique journey from South American prisons to a successful career in NGO and healthcare...
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This is your go-to spot for Real Talk with the masterminds of business strategy. Each week, join top entrepreneurs and leaders as they share stories, insights, and lessons learned to help you unlock BIG Growth in your business's strategic plan.
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