this has allowed him to build character and resilience .
His second piece of advice is for CPOs to ask from a business what they think they need , rather than just what they think they can get approved .
“ I often see CPOs saying their operating model , resources or the technological landscape they have are suboptimal , but that they will never get what they truly need . So they are just going to ask for things that will give them small incremental improvements instead or settle for mediocracy ,” he explains . “ I always encourage CPOs to be bold , have a clear vision , articulate our unique value proposition and execute ”.
What is next for Coupa ? The future of Coupa is one of ambition , but also one of complete focus . It is ambitious both for the success of the company , but also for the success of its growing list of customers . As well as extending its client base , Michael has bigger targets than simply solidifying Coupa ’ s leadership position .
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