How Coupa is Utilizing AI to Revolutionize Business Spend Management

This podcast episode features Thoma Bravo managing partner Holden Spaht interviewing Coupa's CEO, Leigh Turner, about Thoma Bravo's acquisition of Coupa. Spaht discusses the acquisition process, highlighting Coupa's potential for growth through AI and strategic partnerships. Turner shares her perspective on joining Coupa, emphasizing the importance of team building and the company's unique approach to data utilization for improving business processes. A key takeaway is Coupa's use of AI and $7 trillion in proprietary spend data to revolutionize buyer-supplier interactions, exemplified by a recent example of quickly identifying contracts lacking strong exit clauses. The interview concludes with Turner's vision for Coupa's future, focusing on improving global trade efficiency and empowering employees.