Between Two COO's with Michael Koenig · 2025-02-05 · 44 min
Don't forget to check out for a 90-day free trial of their AI Meeting Assistant. [00:00] Introduction - Michael introduces Fellow as a trusted AI meeting assistant. [01:00] Welcome to Between Two COOs - Introducing Justin Etkin and Tropic.io. [02:00] The evolution of procurement - From cost-cutting to strategic value creation. [05:00] When should companies start formalizing procurement? [07:00] Common mistakes businesses make in procurement. [10:00] Using data and AI to improve procurement efficiency. [12:00] Negotiation strategies and dealing with vendors. [16:00] The role of AI in procurement and automation potential. [20:00] How companies are shifting towards integrated procurement platforms. [23:00] The intersection of procurement and legal, finance, and security. [28:00] Justin’s wildest COO experience - Painting walls before an office move-out. [30:00] Closing thoughts - Where to follow Justin and learn more about Tropic.io. Tropic - Between Two COO's - Episode URL - Michael Koenig - Justin Etkin - Don't forget to check out for a 90-day free trial of their AI Meeting Assistant.
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