Why Most Digital Projects Fail & How to Fix Them | The Disruptors #1
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Most digital projects fail. Not because of bad code — but bad thinking.
In this premiere episode of The Disruptors™, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack the costly truth behind failed transformations. From multimillion-dollar ERP disasters to customer portals no one uses, they break down why most businesses confuse tools with strategy — and how PSV Thinking™ flips the model.
Whether you're leading a transformation or trying to justify your next tech investment, this episode will give you the filter to sort what’s worth building from what’s not.
Topics Covered:
The Foundation
- 00:00:45 – Welcome to The Disruptors™
Ritesh and Julian introduce the show and what listeners can expect from the series. - 00:01:52 – PSV Thinking™ Explained
Why every transformation must focus on Profit, Scale, and Value — or it’s doomed to fail. - 00:02:44 – What Digital Transformation Isn’t
A reality check on why most businesses confuse “building tech” with “creating outcomes.”
Where It Goes Wrong
- 00:06:58 – Hard Lessons Behind the Framework
How Intuji’s early missteps helped refine their transformation approach. - 00:10:00 – When AI is Just Hype
Why bad data and poor planning ruin most AI projects before they start. - 00:11:41 – Portals Done Right (and Wrong)
What makes a customer portal scalable, useful, and worth the investment? - 00:13:07 – Assumption-Led Projects
How skipping research leads to wasted time, money, and morale. - 00:16:49 – Why “More Sales” Isn’t a Strategy
Specificity creates traction — vague goals create chaos.
How to Get It Right
- 00:21:46 – The Edge Factor
Why your tech experience should be impossible to copy — and your #1 advantage. - 00:23:12 – Spotting the Wrong Clients
How Intuji disqualifies businesses that are not ready for fundamental transformation. - 00:40:18 – The Threat of Smarter Competitors
A thought experiment to expose how exposed your business really is.
Every topic ties back to one idea: if it doesn’t deliver profit, scale, or value — it’s not worth building.
Key Takeaways from this Episode:
● Why most transformation projects fail before they begin
● How PSV Thinking™ ensures every initiative is ROI-focused
● What makes a portal scalable vs. pointless
● The hidden cost of assumptions and vague strategy
● How to create real competitive advantage through digital
Learn More / Resources:
Visit our Learning Centre at https://intuji.com/learning-centre/ for more resources on PSV Thinking™, digital transformation, and enterprise growth.
Connect With Us:
The Disruptors LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-disruptors-official)
Intuji LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/intuji)
Intuji Website: (https://intuji.com/)
Subscribe to The Disruptors to learn how to apply PSV Thinking™ and create an EdgeFactor™ in your business.
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