The Disruptors

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The Disruptors

11 episodes

2 weeks ago

Most digital transformation projects fail before they even start — because discovery is done wrong. In this episode of The Disruptors, Julian Wallis hosts a conversation with Ashish Paudel, Intuji’s Chief Operating Officer, on why misaligned discovery derails digital transformation, how it drains profitability, blocks scale, and destroys enterprise value — and what to do differently. Topics Covered 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Why discovery is more than feature gathering — setting vision and outco...

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Episodes (11/11)

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The Hidden Cost of Misaligned Discovery in Digital Projects | The Disruptors #11

2 months ago

44 minutes

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Why AI Won’t Replace Software Engineers Anytime Soon | The Disruptors #10

AI makes coding easier than ever — but at what cost? In this episode of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack the hype around AI in software development. They explore why AI can speed up tasks but can’t replace the judgment, discipline, and experience of real software engineers. If your business is betting on AI to build scalable, secure systems without proper oversight, this episode is your wake-up call. Topics Covered 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – Why AI is everywhere in coding t...

2 months ago

34 minutes

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Why Price Wars Are Killing Manufacturers Without a Digital Differentiator | The Disruptors #9

If you’re still competing on price alone, you’ve already lost. In Episode 9 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack why manufacturers and industrial businesses get stuck in price wars — and how poor data, disconnected systems, and reliance on individuals keep them trapped. They explain how to build a true digital differentiator: structured data, scalable systems, and repeatable processes that unlock growth and enterprise value. Topics Covered: 00:00:45 – Why quality and ser...

2 months ago

35 minutes

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Why Digital Transformation Fails After Launch (And How to Get the Real ROI) | The Disruptors #8

In Episode 8 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis dig into the most overlooked phase of digital transformation: what happens after go-live. This is the Dominate Phase of the 4DCX Framework® — where systems either become compounding assets… or turn into stale, expensive liabilities. This episode is your blueprint for shifting mindsets, setting strong foundations, and unlocking continuous ROI from your digital platforms. Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – The Trap of ‘Launch and Leave’ Wh...

3 months ago

41 minutes

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Stop Digitising Chaos — Fix the Process First | The Disruptors #7

If you digitise chaos, all you get is faster chaos. In Episode 7 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack why so many digital transformation projects fail — not because of bad tech, but because of broken processes. Businesses often replicate old habits in new systems, expecting different results. This conversation cuts through the hype to surface the real issue: It’s not about the software. It’s about the structure. And if your processes are flawed, no system — AI, ERP, or o...

3 months ago

44 minutes

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Don’t Just Improve Operations - Build Enterprise Value! | The Disruptors #6

If your systems run on someone else’s software, they’re not really yours. In Episode 6 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis explore how manufacturers and wholesalers can start treating their processes — not just their tech tools and systems — as assets. When you build your own systems, you’re not just improving operations. You’re building real intellectual property that adds enterprise value. The conversation flips the script on what most business owners assume: Buying software ...

4 months ago

23 minutes

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Inefficiency: The Silent Tax Killing Profit and Scale | The Disruptors #5

If inefficiency is a tax, most businesses are quietly going broke. In this episode #5 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack how hidden inefficiencies — like relying on spreadsheets, manual workarounds, and disconnected systems — silently drain profit, block scale, and erode enterprise value. They explain why these inefficiencies often go unnoticed, how PSV Thinking™ reframes the problem, and what it actually takes to fix the foundations — not just patch the symptoms. Whet...

4 months ago

36 minutes

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Is Your Business Actually AI-Ready? | The Disruptors #4

AI won’t save your business. But building AI-ready systems just might. In Episode 4 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis break down the real reason most businesses fail to scale — and how it ties directly to AI system readiness. If your operations still rely on manual work, scattered tools, or person-dependent processes, you’re not ready to scale — and you're definitely not ready for AI. Julian explains what “AI readiness” actually means in practice, and how smart companies are ...

4 months ago

29 minutes

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Generic Software Won’t Scale You — Building Your EdgeFactor™ Will | The Disruptors #3

Most tech delivers features. Yours should deliver Profit, enable Scale, and build enterprise Value. In this episode of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis break down why most businesses stall when they rely on off-the-shelf systems. From broken customer portals to tangled ERP setups, they show how building your own tech — designed around PSV Thinking™ — creates more than just efficiency. It builds long-term business value. This isn’t about reinventing the wheel. It’s about owning ...

5 months ago

42 minutes

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Why Legacy Systems Break Businesses (And What to Do About It) | The Disruptors #2

Legacy systems aren’t just outdated — they’re operational handbrakes. In Episode 2 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack the hidden cost of clinging to legacy systems. From internal custom-built platforms to bloated off-the-shelf ERPs, they explain why duct-taped fixes create long-term liabilities — and how leaders can escape the cycle. They cover everything from sunk cost bias and tech debt to poor architecture and misused tools. You’ll also learn how to prioritise the rig...

5 months ago

43 minutes

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Why Most Digital Projects Fail & How to Fix Them | The Disruptors #1

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...

5 months ago

43 minutes