The Spend Table Podcast

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Recent Episodes

Your CFO Doesn't Want to Say No

The discussion covers how procurement teams can leverage strong datasets to know where to focus their time, moving beyond simple dollar thresholds to data driven prioritization. Meanwhile, CFOs need frameworks to distinguish between reliable first party data and potentially misleading AI generated content.

Mar 18, 2026

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Is SaaS Dying?

The conversation delves into the current state of the SaaS market, exploring the impact of AI on traditional software companies, the challenges of pricing and packaging in a changing landscape, and the evolving role of procurement in managing tech stacks.

Feb 13, 2026

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The AI Tax Era Has Officially Begun

In this episode, we break down the "AI tax" phenomenon where companies like Microsoft, Slack, and Google are bundling AI capabilities into existing products and forcing massive price increases.

Dec 23, 2025

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The Real Reason Your Budget Gets Blown Up Every Year

In this inaugural episode of The Spend Table, Michael Shields (VP of Procurement), Russell Lester (CFO and President), and Justin Etkin (COO and Co-Founder) tackle the messy intersection of budgeting and procurement.

Nov 21, 2025

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