Podcast

Dr. Elouise Epstein | Full Podcast Interview

71 minutes

Description

Spencer Penn sits down with Dr. Elouise Epstein, digital futurist and partner at Kearney, who has spent more than two decades advising companies on digital procurement and supply chain strategy.

Known for her direct style, dry wit, and aversion to buzzwords, Dr. Epstein brings a clear-eyed view of how procurement has evolved and where technology is taking it next.

They cover the echo chamber of consulting advice, what agentic AI can do today, how to incentivize procurement like sales, and how to attract the next generation of talent.

Speakers

Spencer Penn

CEO & Co Founder

Dr. Elouise Epstein

Partner, Kearney

Key moments

The consultative echo chamber

Theoretical advice assumes pristine conditions. Real procurement is messier.

The future of agentic AI

From blockchain to self-driving cars, what past tech waves tell us about agentic AI in procurement.

What can you do with agentic AI today?

Why agentic AI finally gave Dr. Epstein a reason to get excited about new ventures.

Incentivizing procurement like sales

Should procurement be paid on savings? Dr. Epstein on why sellers are rewarded and buyers aren't.

Attracting procurement talent

Spend data is procurement's superpower, and the key to showing it as a center of innovation.

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