AWS Cloud Tycoon - The 5-Year Turnaround

Shortlisted candidates will receive a Google Form. Please note that your spot at the event is confirmed only after completing the form.

AWS Cloud Tycoon is an immersive digital business and cloud architecture simulation where strategy meets real-world decision-making. Participants step into the role of a cloud executive team tasked with rescuing PulseStream, a struggling video analytics startup burdened by inefficient cloud usage and rising costs.
With revenue falling short of cloud expenses, teams must navigate a high-stakes 5-year journey—transforming a loss-making company into a profitable, scalable, and resilient enterprise. Through a series of timed rounds, participants design cloud strategies, optimize infrastructure, and respond to dynamic market events inspired by real-world scenarios.
Every decision comes with trade-offs. Cutting costs may impact system reliability, while investing in performance and security could reduce short-term profits but safeguard long-term growth. From eliminating unused resources and adopting cost-efficient pricing models to handling viral traffic surges and scaling globally, participants will experience the full lifecycle of modern cloud transformation.
Powered by real AWS pricing logic and live performance tracking, the competition evaluates teams based on profitability, uptime, and cost efficiency. Success demands not just technical knowledge, but strategic thinking, teamwork, and the ability to adapt under pressure.
Cloud Tycoon isn’t just a game—it’s a test of how well you can build, scale, and lead in the cloud-first world.