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Impact with Digital with Jay TikamEPISODE 7 (Part 2): AI Strategy: The 9 Pillar AI SWIFTER Framework. A Comprehensive Guide for CEOs & Business OwnersStruggling with AI strategy? In this episode of Impact with Digital, your host Jay Tikam introduces the AI SWIFTER Framework, a 9 Pillar strategy designed to guide CEOs, business owners, and executives through successful AI implementation. This is part two - a follow on from Part 1, where we focused on the AI Hype and noise that leaves leaders overwhelmed and confused about their next step to AI strategy, in a world where everyone is pushing them to do something - rather than do the right thing.If you are tired of the AI hype and the...2025-05-2054 min
Impact with Digital with Jay TikamExecutives Under PressureAre you feeling overwhelmed by the relentless noise around Artificial Intelligence?Is your board pushing for an AI strategy?Are consultants selling fear while employees worry about job losses?In this eye-opening episode of Impact with Digital, host Jay Tikam speaks directly to CEOs, founders, and senior leaders navigating the chaotic, high-stakes world of digital and AI transformation. This is Part 1 of a powerful two-part series that breaks through the confusion—and reveals why most AI and digital initiatives fail before they even begin.🔍 What You’ll Learn:Why...2025-04-2228 minImpact with Digital with Jay TikamWhy 90% of AI Initiatives Fail & How to Fix ItIn this episode of Impact with Digital, we dive into a critical problem in AI adoption: 90% of AI initiatives fail—not because of the technology itself, but because companies approach AI as a tech-first initiative rather than a business-value-driven transformation. Our guest, Andrey Kaluzhny, CEO of 8Allocate, shares insights into:  ✅ Why AI implementations often fail to deliver business value  ✅ The common mistakes companies make when adopting AI  ✅ The stakeholder-first approach to AI & digital transformation  ✅ Why Ukraine has become a global leader in IT & AI talent  ✅ The importance of ecosystems and partn...2025-04-0454 minImpact with Digital with Jay TikamGoldman Sachs – A Multi-Billion Dollar Misstep in Digital Transformation (Part 2)Imagine Goldman Sachs’ top brass gathered in 2014, ready to rewrite the rules of consumer banking using digital as their weapon of choice. This isn’t a story of triumph, it’s a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing alignment.In Part 2 of our Goldman Sachs deep dive, we unpack how Marcus, the bank's bold foray into consumer banking, ultimately had its ambitions curtailed—not because of poor execution, but because the strategy itself lacked stakeholder alignment.🔍 What went wrong?🎯 What if they had used a different framework?💡 What can your business learn to avoid the same...2025-04-0445 minImpact with Digital with Jay TikamWhy Most Digital Transformations Fail Before They StartWelcome to part one of a powerful two-part mini-series where Jay Tikam breaks down why so many digital transformations fail—not at the end, but right at the beginning. We dive into the paradox of choice facing modern CEOs: with countless digital options on the table, how do you choose the right path? Jay reveals how the real problem often isn’t lack of leadership or resistance to change—but misdirection. This episode also features a stunning real-world case study: Goldman Sachs’ bold move into digital consumer banking and why it ended in multi-b...2025-04-0426 minImpact with Digital with Jay TikamThe Triple Bottom Line of Digital TransformationIn this episode, Jay Tikam introduces the concept of the Triple bottom-line impact of digital transformation. How it can simultaneously improve organisational performance, drive social impact, and contribute to environmental sustainability. Through a rich and detailed case study of a fictional "SME Bank," Jay illustrates how digital transformation can be used to:Reach underserved micro-businessesReduce operational costsEnable financial inclusionImprove loan risk assessments through alternative dataLaunch green loan products aligned with ESG goals🧠What You’ll Learn:The challenges facing traditional banks in a competitive digital landscapeHow digital-only models reduce cost-to-income ratiosThe use of AI and alter...2025-04-0426 minImpact with Digital with Jay TikamWhy 70% of Digital Transformations Fail – And How to SucceedIn this first episode of Impact with Digital, host Jay Tikam, CEO of Vedanvi, reveals the shocking reason 70% of digital transformation projects fail, and what separates the successful 30%. Through a powerful case study of a mid-sized bank’s failed AI chatbot rollout, Jay uncovers how hype, poor stakeholder alignment, and a lack of research can derail even the most well-funded initiatives.Learn how to adopt a stakeholder-first approach, prioritise effectively, and build transformation strategies that actually work.️Main Topics Covered●Why most digital transformations fail (and the cost)●A real-wor...2025-04-0427 min
Impact with Digital with Jay TikamThe Impact With Digital PodcastWelcome to the brand new Impact with Digital podcast, hosted by Jay Tikam, founder of Vedandi. This new podcast delves into the reasons behind the high failure rates of digital transformations, emphasising the importance of prioritising stakeholders over technology. Jay's extensive experience in financial services and the public sector informs the in-depth exploration of strategies like the SWIFTER model and the digital transformation strategy stack. The podcast features insightful conversations with industry leaders and experts who have successfully turned around digital projects. A must-listen for C-suite executives, fintech founders, and leaders aiming to...2025-03-2001 min