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The Outthinkers podcast is a growth strategy podcast hosted by Kaihan Krippendorff. Each week, Kaihan talks with forward-looking strategists and innovators that are challenging the status quo, leading the future of business, and shaping our world.Chief strategy officers and executives can learn more and join the Outthinker community at outthinkernetwork.com/.

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New on the Outthinkers Podcast, supported by LHH, host Kaihan Krippendorff speaks with Philipp Muelbert about the three loops every company falls into when their talent needs shift — and why the cheapest-looking option on paper is usually the most ex... more

David Fubini spent 34 years at McKinsey & Company, where he was a Senior Partner, Managing Director of the Boston office, and co-founder of the firm's Worldwide Merger Integration Practice — leading dozens of the world's largest M&A transactions. He'... more

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New on the Outthinkers Podcast, supported by LHH, host Kaihan Krippendorff speaks with Carrol Chang about why the unit of work is shifting from the full-time employee to the task itself — and what that means for every leader rethinking their workforc... more

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New on the Outthinkers Podcast, supported by LHH, host Kaihan Krippendorff speaks with Eric Ries — author of the landmark The Lean Startup — about his new book Incorruptible, and why the way we've run companies for the last fifty years may be fundame... more

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Recent Guests

Carrol Chang
CEO of Andela
Andela
Episode: #169 — AI Is Doing the Junior Work. Who Becomes Your Next Senior Leader? | Carrol Chang
Eric Ries
Author and entrepreneur, author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible
Author
Episode: #168 — Why Good Companies Go Bad: Eric Ries
Scott Snyder
Senior fellow at Wharton, author and strategist
Wharton, Mobiquiti, Eversana
Episode: #167 — Your Company's Biggest AI Advantage Is Already Sitting in Your Database: Scott Snyder
Nadya Zhexembayeva
Chief Reinvention Officer, author, and founder of Reinvention Academy
Reinvention Academy
Episode: #166 — Your Business Model Has an Expiry Date: Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva
Peter Weinberg
Co-founder of Evidenza
Evidenza
Episode: #165 — How AI Is Killing Traditional Market Research: Peter Weinberg
Lew Frankfort
Longtime CEO who led Coach from a small niche brand to a global powerhouse
Coach
Episode: #164 — How Coach Went From $6M to $5B Without Losing Its Soul
Joseph Pine
Author and co-founder of Strategic Horizons, known for The Experience Economy and The Transformation Economy
Strategic Horizons
Episode: #163 — Joseph Pine: Why Customers Don’t Care About What You Sell
Linda Hill
Harvard Business School professor
Harvard Business School
Episode: #162 — Linda Hill & Jason Wild: The Leadership Model Behind Innovation That Scales
Jason Wild
CEO and founder of WISE, Wild Innovation and Strategy Excellence
WISE / Wild Innovation and Strategy Excellence
Episode: #162 — Linda Hill & Jason Wild: The Leadership Model Behind Innovation That Scales

Host

Kaihan Krippendorff
Host of Outthinkers focused on growth strategy, disruption, and practical frameworks for transformation.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Innovative Thinking Unleashed

    Kaihan Krippendorff's "TheOutthinkers" podcast is a treasure trove for forward-thinking leaders. The episode featuring Bruce Vojak on "Decoding the Minds of Serial Innovators" was particularly enlightening.

    Krippendorff's insightful questions drew out Vojak's deep understanding of innovation processes, offering a fresh perspective on nurturing creativity in organizations. I was especially intrigued by Vojak's insights on the unique traits of serial innovators.

    Whether you're a chief strategy ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robyn Bolton, MileZero
    United States2 years ago
  • Strategy officers

    This is one of the best podcasts on strategy. Kaihan interview style is superb and the content and learnings valuable for anyone interested in strategy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJ CEO Medtech
    United States4 years ago

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Forward-looking leadership with high-caliber guests and transformative ideas.
The host's interview style is superb and valuable for strategy-minded listeners.
Content is actionable and well-suited for strategists and sponsors seeking impact.

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#168 — Why Good Companies Go Bad: Eric Ries
Q: What's your definition of strategy?
Strategy is the bridge between vision and the on-the-ground business model, a narrow slice of choices aligned to defend the mission while spanning the canyon of what you won't do.
#169 — AI Is Doing the Junior Work. Who Becomes Your Next Senior Leader? | Carrol Chang
Q: What's your definition of strategy?
Strategy is where to play and how to win, and it is a statement about what you will do and what you will not do.
#167 — Your Company's Biggest AI Advantage Is Already Sitting in Your Database: Scott Snyder
Q: How should a leader think about ROI from AI—ambidexterity or another approach?
Start with productivity gains as a hygiene factor, then build AI products with clear owners and ROI, and finally pursue bold, transformative initiatives that may require dedicated teams and partnerships.
#167 — Your Company's Biggest AI Advantage Is Already Sitting in Your Database: Scott Snyder
Q: What's your definition of strategy?
Strategy is about finding your unique pathway to creating value for customers and your business, leveraging your core advantages to grow value.
#166 — Your Business Model Has an Expiry Date: Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva
Q: What practical steps should a company take first to begin reinvention?
Start with kill sessions to remove non-value-adding initiatives, then focus on quick wins to build momentum and confidence; implement a regular cadence of trend insights and structured governance that enables dynamic budgeting and adaptive processes across the organization.

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

The show centers on high-level strategy, leadership, and practical frameworks for transforming organizations in the face of disruption. Episodes frequently explore AI adoption, reinvention, ecosystem thinking, and how to balance speed with governance, all with an emphasis on real-world case studies from large incumbents and global brands. Notable strengths include a rigorous, framework-driven approach to complex business problems, interviews with renowned practitioners and academics, and a clear focus on actionable takeaways for senior leaders and strategists. A standout trait is the ability to translate big ideas into programs and governance structures that leaders can actually implement, often weaving in practical examples from well-known... more

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1. Carrol Chang
2. Eric Ries
3. Scott Snyder
4. Nadya Zhexembayeva
5. Peter Weinberg
6. Lew Frankfort
7. Joseph Pine
8. Linda Hill

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