EP 04: Procurement's Innovation Sandbox: How Digital Garages Deliver Value with Adam Brown

"The world as we know it in procurement and tech will change beyond recognition over the next couple of years." - Adam Brown Procurement teams are grappling with a wave of new digital solutions and AI-powered tools, making it harder than ever to stay ahead. The role of the CPO is shifting, as leaders must balance business risk, speed-to-value, and a tech landscape that doesn't wait for anyone. In this ProcureTech Insider episode, Adam Brown joins host Jyothi Hartley to demystify how procurement organizations can innovate faster while remaining practical. Adam, a founding voice in the ProcureTech100 and veteran of large-scale digital pilots, shares hard-earned lessons on running a "digital garage," partnering with startups, and testing next-gen tech without getting burned. If you're looking to compress your innovation cycle and get smarter about where to place your bets, Adam's candid stories and actionable tips offer a blueprint you can use. Listen in for the mindset, models, and steps to get your team "garage ready." In this episode, Adam covers: How the digital procurement landscape is evolving faster than ever Where digital garages fit in an innovation strategy for CPOs Practical steps to manage risk and reward with startup partners Realistic ways to pilot AI without putting business continuity at risk Links: Adam Brown on LinkedIn

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EP 04: Procurement's Innovation Sandbox: How Digital Garages Deliver Value with Adam Brown is an episode from The Art of Procurement by Philip Ideson.

This episode is 29:15 long.

This episode was published on Apr 8, 2026.

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