HBS RC Strategy: Course Introduction

Welcome to HBS RC Strategy, the podcast that kicks off your journey through one of Harvard Business School’s most iconic first-year courses.

Hosted by Liza and Hiroki, two students standing right where you are — at the starting line — this series gives you an insider’s look at what’s ahead in the RC Strategy experience. From defining what strategy really means (“an integrated set of choices that positions a firm to create and capture value over the long run”) to unpacking legendary cases like Cola Wars, LEGO, Disney, and Tesla, this show is your pre-game pep talk for the semester ahead.

You’ll get a sneak peek into each module — from Industry Attractiveness to Corporate Strategy — with humor, curiosity, and caffeine-fueled honesty. No cold calls, no quizzes, just real talk about what makes this course transformative.

Whether you’re about to take Strategy, reliving it, or just curious about how HBS trains students to think like strategists, this podcast is for you.

Get ready to see the world differently — one case, one choice, and one “aha” moment at a time.