Is the ‘SaaSpocalypse’ a myth? The real cost of AI-built software

Posted by Dan Toma
On 20/08/2026

AI has made software dramatically cheaper to build. But that does not mean software has become cheaper to own. As companies consider replacing SaaS subscriptions with AI-built internal tools, the real question is not whether they can build them, but whether they are prepared to maintain, secure, evolve and ultimately own them. The SaaSpocalypse may be less about the death of SaaS—and more about companies discovering the hidden cost of running their own software.

AI Is Putting a Price Tag on Bureaucracy

Posted by Dan Toma
On 13/08/2026

AI is changing how companies measure innovation, growth, strategy and governance. As AI reduces the cost of building, Cost of Failure becomes a more powerful Innovation Accounting KPI for measuring how efficiently organizations learn, make decisions and allocate resources. The article explores how Cost of Failure can help leaders put a financial value on slow decision-making and inefficient governance—and rethink how they measure innovation and growth in the AI age.

Why You Shouldn’t Have An Innovation Portfolio (according to HBR)

Posted by Robyn Bolton
On 10/07/2026

You are a savvy manager, so you know that you need an innovation portfolio because (1) a single innovation isn’t enough to generate the magnitude of growth your company needs, and (2) it is the best way to manage inherently risky endeavors and achieve desired returns. Too bad you’re wrong. According to an article in […]

Building the Right Innovation Portfolio

Posted by Dan Toma
On 19/11/2024

The 70-20-10 portfolio distribution rule isn’t universal. While popularized by companies like Google, the 70-20-10 innovation model is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Companies need to customize their innovation portfolios based on unique factors like market conditions, financial health, competitive landscape and strategic goals rather than adopting this model outright.