In this episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Tory Bjorklund, CEO of Victoria Fide Consulting, to uncover the real reasons digital transformation fails—and how companies can stop becoming another statistic. Tory, a systems architect with decades of experience, breaks down the myth that technology alone drives success. From tribal knowledge to strategic vision, Tory outlines the mindset shifts, cultural alignment, and courageous leadership required for transformation to stick. This episode is a must-listen for executives, project leaders, and digital strategists looking to drive meaningful change and avoid multi-million-dollar failures.

About the Guest:

Tory Bjorklund is a serial entrepreneur and systems architect with deep experience in ERP, manufacturing, and organizational transformation. As CEO of Victoria Fide Consulting, he helps companies turn around struggling digital initiatives and build sustainable systems with ROI-focused strategies. Tory's work spans decades of guiding enterprise-scale projects with a grounded, business-first approach.

Key Takeaways:

• Why most digital transformations fail: It’s not the tech—it’s the leadership and lack of preparation.

• The cost of poor planning: Companies waste millions revisiting decisions, adding scope, and thrashing.

• Mindset matters: Shifting from tribal knowledge to institutional systems is non-negotiable for scale.

• Change requires courage: Leaders must create cultures that tolerate calculated risk and value improvement.

• Failure isn't inevitable: It's often an excuse for weak planning and strategy, not innovation itself.

Connect with Tory Bjorklund:

• Website: https://victoriafide.com/

• LinkedIn: Tory Bjorklund

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