57. Daniela Osio, CEO & Founder @ Kloopify

Daniela Osio is a trailblazer in sustainable procurement and technology - and another returning Hall of Fame guest to The Way We Source! A former DuPont executive, she played a pivotal role in the Dow-DuPont merger and led global risk management for a $4B business unit. Now CEO and Founder of Kloopify, Daniela is transforming procurement by equipping teams with data-driven tools to cut costs, reduce risk, and embed sustainability into every decision. Her work has earned her the Innovation Award from the Future Insights Network and recognition as an ISM 30 Under 30 Supply Chain Star. Passionate and visionary, Daniela is redefining what modern procurement can achieve.

Connect with Daniela on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielaosio/

Learn more about Kloopify: https://www.kloopify.com/

Get in touch with Kodiak Hub: https://www.kodiakhub.com

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:38) - Introducing Daniela

(01:44) - What are Daniela’s biggest learnings since founding Kloopify?

(02:39) - What was the turning point for Daniela to go from procurement practitioner to procuretech founder?

(04:34) - What did Daniela see that Procurement leaders were missing that inspired her to found Kloopify?

(08:37) - Does Daniel think that companies are turning their backs on sustainability and is she concerned by this?

(11:00) - What are Procurement teams getting right and wrong about AI?

(14:52) - How does Daniela think that Procurement should tackle the challenges of these turbulent times?

(18:40) - Does Daniela see a difference between the early adopters and laggards of AI in Procurement?

(21:28) - How was Kloopify’s founded driven by trends in the Procurement market?

(26:05) - What is Daniela spending her week on as a procuretech founder and CEO?

(28:51) - What does Daniela see as the next chapter of Kloopify?

(30:38) - What other AI solutions in the market does Daniela find exciting?

(32:35) - Daniela answers our round of quick-fire questions!