How Legacy Businesses Can Move Past AI Hype and Focus on Real Data Impact

Why 90% of data transformation efforts fail – and how to stop your business becoming a cautionary tale.Ritavan breaks down the brutal truth behind failed AI projects, legacy business traps, and the billion-dollar bait-and-switch game. If you’re running a non-software-native company and confused by the hype, this episode delivers the unfiltered roadmap to becoming a data-driven winner – without falling for snake oil.🔥 He also introduces his SLASOG framework: Save, Leverage, Align, Simplify, Optimise, Grow – built from a decade of scars, experiments, and real-world wins.🎧 Listen if you want to:Avoid wasting millions on failed “AI” projectsLearn the difference between consumers vs producers of data impactUnderstand how to build lasting data value in a legacy businessCut through the hype and nonsense of current tech trends📣 CALL TO ACTIONEdit your podcasts like a pro:https://get.descript.com/mrzy10nwivuqJoin me as a guest or start your podcast journey:https://www.joinpodmatch.com/nickkuhne📚 Guest's Book:Data Impact: How Legacy Businesses Save, Leverage, Align, Simplify, Optimise and Grow to Win👉 Get it for under $1 (limited time): https://ritavan.com🌐 Website: https://ritavan.com📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritavan00:00 – Introduction01:00 – Why “AI” is a meaningless buzzword03:00 – Ritavan’s background & battle scars from legacy transformations06:00 – Why 90% of digital transformations fail08:45 – The myth of the all-in-one AI solution10:15 – SLASOG: a 6-step framework for legacy success15:00 – Lessons from hunting tribes to data-driven automation18:00 – Becoming a producer (not just a consumer) of data value22:00 – Special offer: Get the book for under $1 Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.