Transforming Recognition Into Readiness

What if certification didn’t just open doors, but helped businesses walk through them faster? SupplierGateway CEO Michael Cardinal and Chairman Ade Solaru share how their platform was built to solve real-world procurement challenges, helping buyers make smarter decisions while creating meaningful access for suppliers. They discuss SupplierGateway’s partnership with the NAWBO Institute and how combining NAWBO’s decades of certification expertise with modern procurement infrastructure helps women-owned businesses move from recognition to readiness, making certification part of the systems that drive opportunity. To learn more about NAWBO Institute WBE/MWBE Certification, visit: https://nawbo.org/certification