Procurement Maverick: Building Equity in the Tech Industry

Boost you tech career by building equity. Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we have a special guest, Rendi Miller, a procurement maverick who has an inspiring non-traditional tech career journey to share with us. In this episode, we delve into the industry's networking opportunities and the valuable lessons Rendi has learned through negotiating.

Rendi emphasizes the importance of finding mentors of both genders and being genuine in behavior to build a strong network. She shares her experiences and insights on how to network effectively and make meaningful connections in the industry.

We also discuss managing people and making critical hiring decisions. Rendi provides valuable advice on how to lead with empathy, manage teams effectively, and make hiring decisions that align with your company's values.

If you're looking to grow your equity career and become a successful procurement maverick like Rendi, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear her story and learn from her experiences.

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In this episode, we talk about:
[00:00] Introduction
[02:27] Overcoming Intimidation
[09:31] Thinking Like Shareholders
[12:00] Managing People
[17:19] Entrepreneurial Mindset
[24:40] Discovering Your Personal Value
[30:31] Skills to Become a Procurement Maverick
[33:29] The Procurement Industry
[38:56] Negotiation 101
[43:10] Female Procurement

Connect with Rendi Miller on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rendi-miller-869b451