Founders' Circle - London - October 2024

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The October edition of the Procuretech Founders’ Circle gathered industry leaders for an inspirational evening of presentations, dynamic panel discussions, and coaching sessions.

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The gathering was a powerful display of innovation, collaboration, and thoughtful dialogue among digital procurement founders, CEOs, B2B investors, and procurement leaders—all united in the pursuit of igniting the digital future of procurement. Special thanks to Kearney for hosting and organizing the event, and to everyone who contributed to making the session such a success.

The conversation began with an open discussion led by Shakil Nathoo and Lance Younger, who offered invaluable insights into digital innovation within the procurement space. They delved into the build-versus-buy debate and highlighted exemplary partnerships that are driving transformation across the industry.

A dynamic panel discussion further enriched the day, as leaders explored the journey from proof-of-concept to exit. Omer Abdullah, Co-Founder of The Smart Cube; Pierre Laprée, Chief Product Officer of SpendHQ; and Adam Thatcher, Partner at Goodwin shared their hard-earned lessons on topics ranging from securing initial funding and navigating business insurance to exploring acquisition routes.

Stew Bewley from Amplify concluded the day with an inspirational presentation and pitch coaching session, providing valuable insights into tools that enhance narratives and empower speakers during their pitches. In addition, Arash Saberi, PhD, EngD, Co-Founder of Mithra-Ai Solutions, showcased remarkable courage and tenacity by having his pitch live-workshopped in front of a group of CEOs and Founders.

If you are a digital procurement tech founder or CEO interested in connecting with industry leaders and learning more about future opportunities, please get in touch with us for further details.