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Strategy Before Stack

Strategy Before Stack

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Most companies rush into cloud, AI, and compliance tooling, without a clear goal. Christian Scholz believes that’s backwards.

In this episode of the TEQ Shift Podcast, the VP of Cloud Business at Arvato Systems—and lead architect behind Google Wallet—shares what 30+ years in the field have taught him: IT should follow business, not the buzz.

Christian explains why tech doesn’t need to move faster—it needs to move with purpose. And how business-aligned strategy, not just modern stacks, is what actually scales.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Avoid “cloud-first” traps that never deliver value
✅ Measure real risk—in budget, not buzzwords
✅ Structure a vision teams can believe in (and rally behind)
✅ Use proof-of-concepts to validate strategy, not chase trends
✅ Lead transformation with transparency, honesty, and people
✅ Focus on direction over noise in a hype-saturated market

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