Why don't business folks talk more about their technology failures?

As a web developer / consultant, I have to say the number of crippled businesses I have encountered over the years you would think some of these decision makers would've learned by now that if you're trying to do something complex with technology the last thing you should be doing is pinching pennies on the development of that technology.

Coming in as the "fixer" for failed startups has made a nice comfortable career for me so I'm not necessarily complaining, but from the standpoint of helping folks become successful, you would think I'd be getting more opportunities to consult with early stages of projects. And I'm not talking about the ones that come with 'equity, beer and high fives' as compensation either.