Cut Your SaaS Costs: COO Justin Etkin on Smarter Procurement

Don't forget to check out www.fellow.app/coo 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 - https://www.tropicapp.io/Between Two COO's - https://betweentwocoos.com Episode URL - https://betweentwocoos.com/tropic-coo-justin-etkinMichael Koenig - https://linkedin.com/in/michael-koenig514Justin Etkin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justintropic/Don't forget to check out www.fellow.app/coo for a 90-day free trial of their AI Meeting Assistant.