Cut Your SaaS Costs: COO Justin Etkin on Smarter Procurement

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[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.

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Justin Etkin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justintropic/

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