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If You Couldn't Play Tomorrow, Would You Play Differently?
Waiting can feel like the safest decision. But what happens when the cost of doing nothing becomes greater than the risk of acting?
Jay Nakagawa
5 min read


What Game Are You Actually Playing?
Before asking how to win, ask a more fundamental question: What game are we actually playing? Learn the rules, find the assumptions, and create strategic advantage.
Jay Nakagawa
5 min read


GenAI Won’t Replace Competitive Intelligence—But It Will Reveal Whether You Learned the Trade
GenAI has made knowledge abundant. It has not made expertise abundant. The future isn’t human intelligence versus artificial intelligence. It’s human judgment multiplied by artificial intelligence.
Jay Nakagawa
5 min read


The FIFA World Cup Isn't Really About Soccer—It's About Strategy
The FIFA World Cup isn't just about soccer—it's a masterclass in strategy. Jay Nakagawa explores how strategic patience, competitive intelligence, and designing the arena can help leaders create lasting competitive advantage in business.
Jay Nakagawa
5 min read


Why I wrote The UnConventional Strategist
Transforming the way to explain and execute Competitive Intelligence, The UnConventional Strategist delivers.
Jay Nakagawa
4 min read
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