Stratagems is a podcast that explores the strategies organizations used to shape the modern world, breaking them down into actionable insights. Each episode takes a deep dive into a pivotal organization and the strategic moves that defined its industry and era.
Past episodes have covered:
📌 Sears and its early 1900s retail revolution
📌 Boeing and the jet age of the 1960s
📌 Polaroid and the rise (and fall) of instant photography
Why Listen?
Listeners tune in to Stratagems for different reasons, but here are some of the most popular ones:
✅ Learn how to think strategically by analyzing real-world case studies
✅ See how the best organizations in history executed their strategies—successfully or not
✅ Understand why the modern world works the way it does through historical context
✅ Explore a specific period in time and how businesses shaped it
✅ Go beyond simplistic narratives and uncover the deeper forces at play
I aim to release six episodes per year. In between, I occasionally send short articles with insights from upcoming episodes, plus bonus content like videos and research links.
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Where to Start?
Diving into an episode is the best way to know if this show is for you. Here are three great starting points:
Who Am I?
I’m Ruben Ugarte, and I’ve spent the past decade helping organizations make better strategic decisions using data.
🔹 Worked with 90+ companies across five continents
🔹 Published two books: Data Mirage & Bulletproof Decisions
🔹 Featured in CNN, Fox Business, AdWeek, HR.com, NBC Telemundo
🔹 Fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian
🔹 Built and sold a software company in my early 20s
A Bit More About Me
Beyond strategy and business, I’m also:
📍 Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras—now based in Vancouver, Canada
📚 An avid reader (my favourite series: The Story of Civilization by Will & Ariel Durant)
🐶 A proud dog owner—my golden retriever, Remy, works as a therapy dog at a local hospital
(And yes, a picture of Remy and me belongs right here. 🐕📸)
Let’s Connect
I love hearing from listeners—your thoughts, insights, and feedback help shape the show. Feel free to reach out anytime at ruben@stratagems.ca.
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Looking forward to exploring strategy together!
– Ruben
