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Revenue : $ 95 million

Creating software used across the world , by the likes of BMW and Adidas . Coupa ’ s transformation strategies are designed to “ disrupt and transform .” The Coupa database has two million diverse suppliers , ranging from minority- , woman- , veteran- and LGBTQ + -owned .

In discussion with The Digital Insight , Rod Robinson , Vice President of Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability at Coupa explains his role in connecting minority owned businesses with larger businesses . “ It ’ s about the inclusion of underrepresented suppliers . These small businesses drive economic growth . I knew these suppliers existed , I just didn ’ t know where to find them .”

Coupa is also creating resources to encourage other businesses to diversify their own supply chains , from webinars and whitepapers to videos .

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