In this episode of the AITJ podcast, we talk to Edmund Zagorin about strategic sourcing and procurement, predictive analytics, and much more.    ---   Edmund Zagorin is the founder of Akestro which is a platform: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmund-zagorin-41291b13  Melissa Drew is an associate partner of IBM, founding member and committee chair of Women Leaders In Data & AI (WLDA). She is also the podcast host and associate editor for AI Time Journal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-drew/  --- Our website - https://www.aitimejournal.com/  --- Sponsor our podcast! With options of sponsoring your own podcast interview or multiple episodes with your 30-second ad featured pre, mid, and post-roll throughout your sponsored episode(s), this is a great opportunity to invite listeners to explore your company and brand. To learn more, please visit https://store.aitimejournal.com  --- Do you want to be interviewed by AI Time Journal? Complete the Interview Inquiry Form at https://www.aitimejournal.com/interview-inquiries and we will contact you if you are a good fit!