McKinsey
Mentioned in 62 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A global management consulting firm discussed across podcasts for its influential role in shaping business strategy and organizational structures, including work on AI implementation and business model transformation. Podcast mentions reference McKinsey's strong brand reputation, its recruitment of top talent (MBAs, PhDs, and doctors), and its traditional business model facing disruption from AI automation of analyst work. The firm also appears in discussions of notable individuals' career trajectories and leadership approaches, as well as governance issues including a past insider trading scandal involving a former CEO.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Unblinded with Sean Callagy · May 21, 2026
How Iron Man Saved Marvel: David Maisel Shares the Real Story with Sean Callagy
“Consulting firm where Maisel worked before transitioning to entertainment industry”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 14, 2026
5/14/26: JD Gaslights On Trump Not Caring About US Finances, US Test Scores Plummet, Tucker Humiliates Kevin O'Leary
“Used as example of consulting industry that becomes obsolete when companies can run their own AI for strategic analysis.”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · May 11, 2026
Top Tech Advisor: Every CEO Is Getting AI Wrong
“Consulting firm where John Hagel worked advising technology leaders on business strategy”
Becker’s Healthcare Podcast · May 6, 2026
The Hidden Engine of Healthcare Economics: Supply Chain, AI, and the Future of Margin
“Consulting firm cited for research projecting 1,300 basis points of margin pressure on hospitals over next five years”
声动早咖啡 · May 5, 2026
当基础任务逐渐被 AI 接管，人工智能正如何改变我们的第一份工作？
“Now requires candidates to use internal AI tool Lili during interviews and evaluates how applicants prompt, evaluate, and use AI”
The Big Picture · May 1, 2026
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and the Movies That Feel Like Our Lives
“Management consulting firm brought into Condé Nast post-2008 crash, dismantling glamorous magazine culture depicted in original film”
Embracing Digital Transformation · Apr 30, 2026
#347 The Future of Workflow: AI, Automation, and Hybrid Work Models
“Referenced for 95% failure rate of enterprise AI transformation projects driven by consultant roadmaps”
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth · Apr 22, 2026
What the #1 Global Futurist Says About AI and the Future of Work | Diana Wu David
“Research cited showing end-to-end AI solutions outperform point solutions across 25 categories”
Drama Queens · Apr 10, 2026
BONUS: Dr. Mary Claire Haver
“Referenced as example of women philanthropists directing wealth toward women's health initiatives”
Masters in Business · Apr 3, 2026
Investing for the AI Shift: Masters in Business with Songyee Yoon
“Management consulting firm where Yoon worked early in her career before transitioning to industry”
The $100 MBA Show · Apr 3, 2026
How AI Will Change Your Life In The Next 12 Months
“Survey of nearly 2,000 organizations found 32% expect AI to reduce workforce, 43% expect no change, 13% expect growth”
Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
Ep 747: Responsible AI Playbook: What It Means and 5 Moves to Ensure Your AI Strategy Survives (Start Here Series Vol 17)
“Research cited showing companies investing in responsible AI report 5%+ profit impact vs non-adopters”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Mar 30, 2026
AI is Losing Ground: Futurist Brian Solis on Why AI Adoption is Failing
“Quantum Black entity published 'State of AI' research identifying end-to-end workflow reimagination as top ROI attribute”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Mar 25, 2026
Open Claw is Starting To Taking Over
“Consulting firm that conducted study showing 88% of companies use AI but only 6% get real value”
Big Technology Podcast · Mar 20, 2026
OpenAI’s Superapp Ambitions, Jensen on Jobs, Bezos’s $100 Billion Automation Fund
“Consulting partner helping OpenAI deploy enterprise AI solutions to business customers”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Mar 19, 2026
#204: AI Answers - What Should Stay Human, AI Pricing vs. Labor Cost, Leapfrogging Digitalisation, Getting Legal On Board & Do Reasoning Models Actually Reason?
“Example of AI security breach through exposed APIs in internal system”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Mar 17, 2026
AI Makes You A Learning Machine Or A Lazy Machine
“Referenced as comparison for potential AI consulting business model opportunities”
Big Technology Podcast · Mar 13, 2026
AI Backlash Intensifies, Nvidia GTC Preview, Meta’s Embarrassing Delay
“Internal AI chatbot hacked in two hours, exposing 46.5 million client conversations”
Motley Fool Money · Mar 1, 2026
Interview with IBM CFO Jim Kavanaugh
“Referenced for research on AI value creation potential, estimating trillions in value at peak adoption”
Capitalisn't · Feb 26, 2026
Adam Smith In The Age of The “Epstein Class” - ft. MP Jesse Norman
“Rajat Gupta, former CEO, engaged in insider trading despite iconic reputation as first foreign leader of firm”
Elon Musk Podcast · Feb 26, 2026
AI UPDATE: Anthropic's Pentagon Ultimatum and OpenAI Ads
“Consulting firm partnered with OpenAI to integrate Frontier platform into enterprise systems and legacy infrastructure”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Feb 25, 2026
Are You Just An AI Slop Cannon?
“Example of consulting firm seeing AI business growth while other areas struggle”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 24, 2026
2/24/26: Ro Khanna Sounds Off On DNC, Markets Crash, AI Exec Loses Control Of Bot, UFO Files
“Signed AI adoption deal with OpenAI; consulting model threatened by AI automation of junior analyst work”
Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast · Feb 24, 2026
Inside Healthcare Private Equity and Policy with Dr. David Klein and Joseph Mercer of Marwood Group
“Consulting firm where Dr. Klein helped establish Canadian healthcare practice and worked in North America”
Habits and Hustle · Feb 24, 2026
Episode 531: Leslie John: Oversharing as a Competitive Advantage in Leadership and Negotiation
“Mentioned as example of consulting firm where Leslie's husband works as strategic consultant”
People I (Mostly) Admire · Feb 21, 2026
8. Peter Attia: “I Definitely Lost a Lot of IQ Points That Day”
“Attia left surgery residency to join McKinsey as alternative to business school, seeking quantitative problem-solving work”
Inside Trump's Head · Feb 20, 2026
How Trump's Threats Have Left Him Exposed: Wolff
“Referenced as training source for generals whom Trump dislikes for their PowerPoint-heavy, information-dense briefing style”
PBD Podcast · Feb 19, 2026
"Why Apologize?” - Heritage Foundation CEO Opens Up About Backlash | PBD #742
“Discussed as example of consulting industry disruption by AI, where ChatGPT can now produce reports previously requiring significant billable hours”
Big Technology Podcast · Feb 18, 2026
How Google DeepMind Operates & Experiments — With Lila Ibrahim and James Manyika
“Mentioned regarding CEO Sundar Pichai's background and potential influence on organizational structure”
The a16z Show · Feb 18, 2026
From Copilots to Agents: Rebuilding the Company Around AI
“Consulting firm where Otati worked briefly to pay for his MBA before joining Linio”
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth · Feb 15, 2026
Sequoia CEO coach: Why it’s never been easier to start a company, and never been harder to scale one | Brian Halligan (co-founder, HubSpot)
“Consulting firm whose hires 'never work' at startups according to Halligan”
Planet Money · Feb 13, 2026
Betty Boop, Excel Olympics, Penny-isms: Our 2026 Valentines
“Published report documenting RFID tag cost reduction from 20 cents to 4 cents over past decade”
DGTL Voices with Ed Marx · Feb 12, 2026
Understanding the Role of a Health Futurist (ft. Zayna Khayat)
“Mentioned as consulting firm recruiting PhDs and doctors during dot-com era when MBAs pursued startups”
Business Wars · Feb 11, 2026
The Buy Now Pay Later Takeover | No Interest | 1
“Consulting firm that Shemiatkovsky applied to work for after business school but was rejected due to tech bubble”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Feb 9, 2026
10 Business Moats That Actually Protect Your Marketing
“Cited as example of strong brand reputation protecting business decisions”
The Best People with Nicolle Wallace · Feb 2, 2026
Eric Holder: Institutions Have Failed Us, the American People Have Not
“Conducted studies showing companies maintaining DEI programs have better financial performance than those abandoning them”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Jan 29, 2026
#194: Agentic AI Timelines, Generalists vs. Specialists, Resume Tips, AI Learning Ownership, & Handling Model Updates
“Used as example of organization deploying tens of thousands of AI agents”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Jan 22, 2026
#192: AI Answers - Responsible AI Adoption, Agency Transformation, Rethinking Workflows, Data Privacy, & Leadership in the Age of AI Agents
This Week in Startups · Jan 20, 2026
How startups suddenly became “cool” in Japan (feat. Shin Takamiya of Globis Capital) | E2237
Habits and Hustle · Jan 20, 2026
Episode 521: Dr. Shadé Zahrai, PhD: The Science of Acting Through Self-Doubt
“Global consulting firm mentioned as a Fortune 500 client for transformative programs”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Jan 19, 2026
How to Make ChatGPT Ads Not Suck
OpenAI Podcast · Jan 19, 2026
Episode 12 - State of the AI Industry
The Rich Roll Podcast · Jan 19, 2026
Reclaim Your Excellence: The Path To A Meaningful & Joyous Life w/ Brad Stulberg
“Stulberg mentioned his prior corporate consulting role at McKinsey before transitioning to writing and coaching”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 17, 2026
Iran's Breaking Point, Trump's Greenland Acquisition, and Solving Energy Costs
“CEO mentioned as partner sponsoring Davos USA House; hosts networking and interview events at World Economic Forum”
This Week in Startups · Jan 14, 2026
Japan’s Startup Revolution (feat. Kathy Matsui) | E2235
Expert Intelligence with Paul Estes · Jan 13, 2026
Connecting Mission to Action When AI Changes Everything with Diana Wu David
“Referenced for research showing ROI from AI comes from work redesign, not just technology implementation”
Diabolical Lies · Jan 11, 2026
Scott Galloway vs. Heated Rivalry: Who Will Save the Men?
“Source of 2025 corporate pipeline data showing women remain underrepresented at every management level”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 8, 2026
Why AI will dwarf every tech revolution before it: robots, manufacturing, AR glasses from CES 2026
Der Große Neustart · Jan 3, 2026
Klaus Schwab: The Compass
“Referenced as example of consulting firm type in teaching exercise where students presented strategic recommendations”
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Jan 2, 2026
Guy Kawasaki: Win Every Pitch Using These Timeless Sales Principles | Sales | YAPClassic
“Consulting firm mentioned as example of prestigious background that doesn't guarantee entrepreneurial success”