STRIVE is a six-dimension checklist that forces the question a demo skips — does the tool fit your strategy, stack, and budget? The dimensions are: Strategic fit (does it serve the strategy or just add capability), Technical efficacy (are the outputs accurate and reliable on your data, and is the model current), ROI and scalability (total cost of ownership against concrete return, holding up as you grow), Integration and usability (real APIs and connectors, and an interface the team will adopt), Vendor viability (a reputable, stable partner with a credible roadmap and good support), and Ethics and compliance (data storage meeting GDPR, CCPA, and emerging AI rules, bias handling, and explainable decisions). The point isn’t a numeric score but a structured conversation that surfaces the weak spot before you buy.
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