The DPW Podcast

Website: https://dpw.ai/ Procurement orchestration is evolving fast as AI agents begin handling supplier onboarding, invoice processing, and other manual workflows at scale. ServiceNow leaders Mark Labes and Colby Blakeman discuss how agentic AI is reshaping procurement, where humans still add the most value, and what the future of procurement operations could look like. Guests:
- Mark Labedz, Head of Finance, Supply Chain, & GBS Product Marketing, ServiceNow - Colby Blakeman, Senior Director Product Management, ServiceNow Host: - Chris Sawchuk, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/digitalprocurementworld/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr

Website: https://dpw.ai/ A deep conversation on the future of procurement, the rise of AI native companies, and the journey from Scout to LevelPath. From building delightful procurement experiences to using generative AI inside the company itself, this discussion explores how fast the industry is changing and what comes next. Guests: - Alex Yakubovich, Co-Founder & CEO, Levelpath - Stan Garber, Co-Founder & President, Levelpath Host: - Elouise Epstein, Partner, Kearney Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/digitalprocurementworld/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr

Website: https://dpw.ai/ A conversation on building a global conference from the ground up, navigating early challenges and scaling while maintaining a distinct vision. The discussion explores how procurement has evolved into a strategic function, the growing impact of AI and technology, and why human connection and community remain central to the future of the industry. Hosts: - Spencer Penn, Co-Founder & CEO, Lightsource - Matthias Gutzmann, Founder, DPW Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/digitalprocurementworld/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr

Website: https://dpw.ai/ A deep dive into how procurement is evolving through real world experience and research, from category management and supplier relationships to the growing role of AI. Drawing on insights from both industry and academia, the conversation explores what actually drives value, where most teams go wrong, and how procurement can move beyond process into true strategic impact. Guest: - Fabio Fontes, Country Procurement Head & PhD researcher, Sanofi | University of Twente Host: - Bertrand Maltaverne, Director Market Intelligence & Senior Analyst for Upstream Procurement, The Hackett Group Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/
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Website: https://dpw.ai/ A conversation with Zalando’s Director of Procurement on building a world class function inside a fast growing company. From starting from scratch to becoming a true ally to the business, it covers hiring for mindset, simplifying processes, and earning a seat at the table, while looking ahead at how data and AI will shape what comes next. Guest: - Alejandro Basterrechea, Director Indirect Procurement, Zalando Host: - Chris Sawchuk, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/
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Raw material availability is under pressure from tariffs, geopolitical instability, and sustainability demands. As companies face growing uncertainty, procurement leaders must rethink how they secure critical inputs and safeguard supply continuity. This podcast will unpack the challenges, trade-offs, and opportunities shaping the future of raw material resilience.
 
Guest:
- Lars Bettermann, CPO, Bridgestone
Host:
- Marloes Strik, Global Head of Procurement, DORC International
 
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Discover how AI negotiation is reshaping procurement. This podcast dives into the journey of driving adoption, engaging stakeholders, and managing change to unlock Pactum’s full potential—turning initial challenges into 2x ROI and a new model for procurement.
 
Guests:
- Tom Kniveton, Head of Procurement Systems & Data, Rolls-Royce
- Dan Tunnicliffe, Director Solution Consulting, Pactum AI
Host:
- Bertrand Maltaverne, Director Market Intelligence & Senior Analyst for Upstream Procurement, The Hackett Group
 
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From pitch to pilot, startups face a maze of procurement hurdles when working with large enterprises. This podcast brings together corporate innovators, venture partners, and founders to unpack what slows deals, what accelerates them, and how both sides can better collaborate to turn promising pilots into lasting partnerships.
 
Guests:
- Spencer Penn, Co-Founder & CEO, Lightsource
- Natalie Mano, Global Tech Venturing & Innovation Senior Director, PepsiCo
Host:
- Klara Körber, Value Add Director, Rosberg Ventures
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Arash shares how Mithra was built to solve real procurement data challenges and why AI must support, not replace, strategic decision making. He explains how clean data, fast insights, and agent based AI can help procurement teams focus on high value work like category management and supplier relationships, while automation takes care of the operational load.
 
Guest:
- Arash Saberi, Co-Founder, Mithra-AI
Host:
- Ishaan Dua, Digital Marketing Lead, DPW
 
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dSilo is using AI to unlock value hidden in supplier contracts and procurement data, from its origins in professional services to scaling across private equity portfolios. The discussion focuses on what differentiates dSilo in a crowded AI landscape, how contract and spend intelligence drives real financial outcomes, and why domain specific AI models will shape the future of procurement technology.
 
Guest:
- Tad Carmody, Chief Growth Officer, dSilo
Host:
- Ishaan Dua, Digital Marketing Lead, DPW
 
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