This series offers a grounded look at how procurement actually changes, not through buzzwords, but through obsession with real problems. Spencer Penn traces his path into the industry, explains why Spec to Scale exists, and makes a clear case for why adoption, not features, is the only scorecard that matters.

Across these clips, a pattern emerges. Tools fail when they’re built for process instead of pain. LightSource grew beyond procurement because the problems it addresses cut across engineering, finance, and operations. When software works, people don’t need to be told to use it, they just do.

The conversations also tackle what’s next. From customer-driven product decisions to a sober take on AI and automation, the message stays consistent. Progress doesn’t come from hype. It comes from solving the right problems, listening closely, and building systems people actually want to rely on.