How to Create Lasting Competitive Advantage in a Rapidly Changing World with Author David Teece

2025-05-20

What really gives a company an edge in a constantly changing world? In this episode, I sit down with the legendary David Teece—the man behind the most cited paper on strategic management and the creator of the “Dynamic Capabilities” framework. But he’s far more than an academic. David has built billion-dollar companies, challenged outdated economic models, and reshaped how we think about competitive advantage. We dive deep into how innovation, adaptability, and capabilities—not just cost efficiency—are the real drivers of enduring success. You’ll hear how David has simultaneously excelled in academia and business, wha...

What really gives a company an edge in a constantly changing world?

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary David Teece—the man behind the most cited paper on strategic management and the creator of the “Dynamic Capabilities” framework. But he’s far more than an academic. David has built billion-dollar companies, challenged outdated economic models, and reshaped how we think about competitive advantage. We dive deep into how innovation, adaptability, and capabilities—not just cost efficiency—are the real drivers of enduring success.

You’ll hear how David has simultaneously excelled in academia and business, what most economists get wrong about firms, and how his groundbreaking ideas help organizations not only survive disruption but thrive in it. Whether you're leading a startup or steering a global company, this conversation will open your mind to what truly powers sustainable growth.

Topics We Cover in This Episode:

Why most strategy models miss the mark in today's innovation-driven world
The hidden ingredient that allows companies to thrive amid uncertainty
What “dynamic capabilities” really mean (and how to cultivate them)
Why David Teece believes traditional economics failed to explain real business success
The surprising link between academic theory and billion-dollar execution
How to rethink competitive advantage when everything around you is shifting

If today’s conversation sparked new ideas or challenged your thinking, dive deeper into David Teece’s groundbreaking work by grabbing his book Dynamic Capabilities & Strategic Management: Organizing for Innovation and Growth on Amazon. And if you want to continue the discussion or explore collaboration opportunities, you can reach David directly at dteece@thinkbrg.com.

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Connect with David at dteece@thinkbrg.com

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