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Cold Call distills Harvard Business School's legendary case studies into podcast form. Hosted by Brian Kenny, the podcast airs every two weeks and features Harvard Business School faculty discussing cases they've written and the lessons they impart.

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Founded in 2010, Supercell was a Finland-based mobile gaming company that had developed and launched five global hit mobile games: Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Hay Day, Brawl Stars, and Boom Beach. The company’s early philosophy was that it could pr... more

You have a strategy you believe in. But what happens when your boss doesn’t? “Cold Call” presents this bonus episode from the podcast “Coaching Real Leaders,” where host and executive coach Muriel Wilkins works with an ambitious leader whose plan to ... more

With viewership of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) in decline, the country’s Culture Minister must recommend a new funding model for the venerated public institution which will allow the broadcaster to succeed in an increasingly competitive me... more

Sometimes the only way to win is by finding the courage to lose. Cold Call presents a special episode from TED’s Fixable podcast. In it, the show’s hosts, Leadership Coach Anne Morriss and Harvard Business School Professor Frances Frei, challenge lea... more

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Recent Guests

Jeffrey Rayport
Professor; growth and scale in technology companies
Harvard Business School
Episode: Restructuring Mobile Game Giant Supercell for a Turnaround
Henry McGee
Professor, governance of nonprofit organizations
Harvard Business School
Episode: Considering the Future of the BBC and Its Funding Model
Julian De Freitas
Case author, AthenaHQ
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Episode: How GEO Is Changing the Role of Brand Manager
Andrew Yan
Co-founder and CEO, AthenaHQ
AthenaHQ
Episode: How GEO Is Changing the Role of Brand Manager
Rosabeth Moss Kanter
Professor at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Episode: Best of Cold Call: The Bumpy Road to Expanding a Fleet of Electric School Buses
Duncan McIntyre
CEO of Highland Electric Fleets
Highland Electric Fleets
Episode: Best of Cold Call: The Bumpy Road to Expanding a Fleet of Electric School Buses
Susanna Gallani
Professor studying performance management systems; co-author of AI Scribe case
Mass General Brigham (MGH)
Episode: Can an AI-Powered Scribe Curb Physician Burnout?
Zoe Cullen
Professor at Harvard Business School, designs labor market studies and employer/worker choice research
Harvard Business School
Episode: Why Metaphysic AI Looked to Hollywood for a Digital Rights Model
John Connolly
Director of Marketing for the Harvard Art Museums
Harvard Art Museums
Episode: How a Museum Marketing Team Used AI to Bring People Closer to Art

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Brian Kenny
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Guests and topics are diverse across business, technology, and leadership.
Listeners praise thoughtful, respectful conversations and practical insights.
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The host gets strong information from guests and keeps discussions clear and actionable.
The show creates an engaging classroom-like atmosphere with case-driven discussions.

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Restructuring Mobile Game Giant Supercell for a Turnaround
Q: What catalyzed the reorganization at Supercell?
The five-year drought in new billion-dollar franchise hits and a growing gap between the company's mission and its ongoing performance prompted Ilkka to push for a structural change that would separate new game origination from live games and enforce tighter accountability.
Getting Your Boss to Buy into Your Strategy (from “Coaching Real Leaders”)
Q: What are the main misalignments between marketing and the rest of the leadership team?
Marketing is seen as a support function while Elizabeth envisions it as a growth driver; this mismatch in perceived role creates tension and affects investment decisions.
Considering the Future of the BBC and Its Funding Model
Q: Why is the BBC at such an important inflection point where the case starts out, and what made its ownership and funding dilemma compelling to write about as an HBS case?
Henry explains that the BBC sits at a crossroads of public service and financial viability due to an aging funding model and a charter that will soon expire, making governance, independence, and funding structure critical to its future.
How GEO Is Changing the Role of Brand Manager
Q: What is the dark funnel and why does it matter for modern brands?
The dark funnel refers to parts of the customer journey that AI engines influence or own, often outside of traditional owned touchpoints. It matters because AI-generated synthesis and recommendations can guide consumer decisions without direct clicks to brand sites, changing how marketers measure influence and attribution.
Can an AI-Powered Scribe Curb Physician Burnout?
Q: If there was one takeaway you want listeners to have, what would it be?
Focus on the human using the technology and define a precise problem to solve; successful adoption hinges on reducing burnout and ensuring the technology enhances patient care without replacing the clinician.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Call

What is Cold Call about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show provides in-depth look-ins into Harvard Business School case studies, translating academic analyses into accessible conversations about real-world business challenges. Episodes cover topics like AI governance and labor economics, brand and culture during scaling, responsible innovation in media and art, and organizational change across industries. Guests range from professors and researchers to industry practitioners, offering practical frameworks and case-backed insights for executives, marketers, and product leaders. A standout pattern is anchoring discussions in governance, strategy, and execution, with a strong emphasis on ethical considerations, leadership culture, and the impact of technology on work. Potential listeners will... more

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2. Henry McGee
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4. Andrew Yan
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8. Zoe Cullen

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