In this powerful conversation, host Aidan McCullen is joined by Paul Nunes, co-author of Big Bang Disruption and Jumping the S-Curve, to explore how exponential change is collapsing traditional business models and reshaping strategy at every level.
🚀 Learn how the Accelerated S-Curve, Shark Fin Strategy, and the death of early adopters are transforming how companies must operate in fast-moving markets. Discover how companies like Netflix, Apple, Intel, and Peloton either mastered or missed these cycles—and what you can learn from them.
🔍 Key takeaways:
- How to manage multiple S-curves and avoid catastrophic success
- The rise of orchestrator firms and strategic modular thinking
- The collapse of traditional lifecycles and vertical business models
- How to adapt strategy for fleeting competitive advantages
- Real-world case studies from Peloton, Nvidia, Intel, and American Giant
- Why the Chief Strategy Officer is more vital than ever
📚 Based on insights from Paul’s acclaimed books: Big Bang Disruption, Jumping the S-Curve, and Pivot to the Future
⏰ Timestamps (SEO-boosted for engagement and clarity):
00:00 – Introduction
00:26 – Evolution of S-Curves
01:43 – What is the Shark Fin Strategy?
03:52 – Managing Multiple S-Curves
07:42 – Case Studies: Peloton, American Giant
10:30 – Supply Chain Disruption
24:34 – Component Thinking & Orchestration
27:02 – Innovation vs. Manufacturing
33:15 – Investment Timing & Risk
39:06 – Role of Chief Strategy Officer
47:55 – Conclusion
🎯 Ideal for strategists, C-suite executives, innovation leaders, and business thinkers navigating digital transformation.