Tech for Non-Techies

156. Why most digital transformations fail


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According to McKinsey, 70% of digital transformations fail to meet their goals. And yet, these multi-million dollar projects remain a priority for every major CEO.

In this episode, you'll learn from Matthew Domo about why these projects fail and what to focus on to make them succeed. (Clue: it's not the tech).

Matt is one of the founders of Amazon Web Services and a pioneer in the cloud computing space. He has created nine cutting-edge cloud products and seven e-commerce website solutions, generating significant revenue streams for Amazon, Microsoft, and Rackspace.

Matt was recognized by USA Today as one of theTop 9 Most Exciting Entrepreneurs of 2021. Today, Matt is CEO of FifthVantage, a digital transformation consultancy.

In this episode you will learn:

  • Why digital transformations fail and what to focus on to make them succeed
  • What cloud computing is and why it's important
  • How cloud computing was invented at Amazon

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