Welcome to the NASPO Pulse Podcast, your source for exploring emerging public procurement issues. Join us as we engage in insightful conversations with procurement professionals, partners, and industry leaders. Discover a diverse range of perspectives and opinions on various topics that are shaping the procurement landscape. Whether you're a state procurement official or interested in the field, this podcast provides essential insights to keep you informed. Tune in for the conversations that matter in the realm of procurement.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to the NASPO Pulse Podcast, your source for exploring emerging public procurement issues. Join us as we engage in insightful conversations with procurement professionals, partners, and industry leaders. Discover a diverse range of perspectives and opinions on various topics that are shaping the procurement landscape.
Recent episodes include "Bigger Than Texas: Leading Procurement at Scale" (11 August 2026, 35 minutes), "How Nebraska Makes Procurement Work Without an E-Procurement System" (13 July 2026, 31 minutes), and "The Contract Doesn't Fail, The Management Does: Lessons for Modern Procurement" (23 June 2026, 35 minutes).
NASPO Pulse publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 76 episodes.
Booking probability for NASPO Pulse is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. NASPO Pulse requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. NASPO Pulse's contact route on record: verified email.
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NASPO Pulse is an education podcast with 76 episodes published.
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Episode #10
What does it take to manage procurement for one of the largest and most decentralized governments in the country? Texas Chief Procurement Officer Bobby Pounds shares how the state balances consistency with agency...
Episode #9
In this episode of NASPO Pulse, host Julia McIlroy sits down with Nebraska Chief Procurement Officer and General Counsel Michelle Potts to explore how the state balances centralized oversight with agency flexibility...
Episode #8
Successful technology contracts depend on much more than well-written terms and conditions. In this episode, NASPO's Director of Legal Education, Megan Smyth, discusses the real challenges of SaaS contract management...
Episode #7
As government agencies increasingly adopt cloud-based technologies, traditional procurement models are evolving. In this episode, NASPO's Director of Legal Education, Megan Smyth explores how SaaS and subscription-based...
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We're joined by Samantha Willis, Chief Procurement Officer for the State of West Virginia, to unpack what state purchasing really looks like from the inside and what makes procurement leadership work when the stakes are...
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What if government buying felt fast, fair, and transparent—and actually powered economic growth? We sit down with New York State’s Chief Procurement Officer, Dhanraj Singh, to unpack a bold modernization effort shaped...
Episode #4
What if public procurement felt less like red tape and more like a strategic engine that delivers real outcomes people notice? We sit down with Colorado’s Chief Procurement Officer, Sherri Maxwell, for a candid look at...
Episode #3
With Delbert Singleton Jr. and Stacy Adams, we dive into South Carolina’s competitive negotiations model—a source selection method designed for high-stakes buys like ERP, digital services, and cloud—where the team...
Episode #2
In part two of our discussion with Sherry Neas from North Dakota, we lay out a practical playbook that starts with a precise legislative summary, aligns interpretations with partners like risk management and the AG, and...
Episode #1
In part one of our discussion with Sherry Neas, Division Director of Shared Services for North Dakota’s OMB, we walk through a practical framework for pre-session preparation, stakeholder alignment, and testimony that...
Episode #9
What if you could cut overdue bids by more than half without buying a new e-procurement system? We sit down with Stacia Dawson and Michael Stroud from Missouri’s Division of Purchasing to unpack a practical playbook for...
Episode #8
Forget everything you thought you knew about government procurement transformation. Michigan's innovative approach proves that sustainable improvement isn't about massive overhauls—it's about maintaining what Chief...
Episode #7
The promise of AI in government is huge, but so are the stakes. We sit down with Dr. Cari Miller and Dr. Gisele Waters, co-founders of the AI Procurement Lab and leaders behind IEEE 3119, the first standard dedicated to...
Episode #5
Modernization sits at the heart of Florida's procurement transformation. Jesse Marks, Florida's Chief Procurement Officer, shares her fascinating 18-year journey from part-time administrative assistant to CPO, revealing...
Episode #6
The myth says procurement is the holdup. We put that belief under a bright light with Oklahoma’s Chief Procurement Officer, Amanda Otis, and trace exactly how a team moves from jungle to clarity—no playbook, tight...
Episode #4
What happens when public procurement codes fail to keep pace with modern needs? Delbert Singleton and Stacy Adams from South Carolina's Division of Procurement Services reveal how their state successfully modernized its...
Episode #3
What happens when a state with the world's fourth-largest economy revolutionizes how it buys everything from office supplies to life-saving fire retardant? Angela Shell, California's Chief Procurement Officer, takes us...
Episode #1
What happens when procurement goes right? Most citizens never notice. Behind every police car, school lunch, government building, and public service lies the intricate, largely invisible work of public procurement...
Episode #2
What happens when you combine theater, legal expertise, and a passion for public service? Gene Burk, Connecticut's Director of Procurement Programs and Services, brings his unique background to transform how government...
Episode #10
Prepare to expand your understanding of cybersecurity and IT procurement as we welcome Montae Brockett, the Deputy CIO and Chief Information Security Officer at Washington DC's Department of Healthcare Finance. Montae...
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