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Shaz Khan

Co-founder and CEOVroozi

Los Angeles, CA

Skills

Software Product Design and Innovation
Startup Mentoring
Mobile and Enterprise Mash Economy

About

Designing and delivering supply chain, e-commerce and marketplace solutions centered around B2B sourcing and procurement activities that are easy to use, scalable across locales and industries, and deployable to the masses across any form factor. Specialties: a.) Software Product Design and Innovation b.) Startup Mentoring c.) Mobile and Enterprise Mash Economy d.) Agentic AI Process Workflow Interested in: 1.) All Things Cloud 2.) B2B Shopping and Content Brokering 3.) Federated Search and Big Data 4.) AI and all things LLM

Published content

Tech Startup Leaders: Key Signs It’s Time To Consider An Exit

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For many tech startup leaders, the decision to pursue an exit isn’t about reaching a single milestone. It’s about recognizing when market conditions, growth patterns and competitive dynamics have shifted in ways that could affect the company’s future options and value.Waiting too long can narrow a startup’s choices, while moving too early can leave significant value unrealized. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share signs that may indicate a startup is entering the narrow window when leaders should seriously evaluate an acquisition, merger or other exit path.

Before You Chase AI In Procurement, Get Your House In Order

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AI is moving faster than most organizations are ready for.

Why Speed Is The New Competitive Advantage For Procurement

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I've watched commitment to speed act as a key driver in separating winning procurement teams from losing ones.

IT Management Capabilities That Matter More Than New Tools

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As organizations manage an increasingly complex mix of cloud, on-prem, SaaS and AI workloads, many tech leaders are realizing that adding more tools often isn’t the real solution to a business’s underlying challenges. In hybrid environments like these, success often depends less on expanding the stack and more on building the management capabilities that keep systems aligned with business goals. Leaders’ ability to foster transparency, accountability and intelligent oversight as technology environments grow more complex is increasingly essential. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss the management capabilities they believe will matter most as organizations balance innovation with clarity and control across today’s evolving technology landscape.

How AI Is Making Everyone Busier (For Better Or Worse)

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Artificial intelligence is speeding up everything from writing and coding to forecasting and analysis, slashing the time it takes to get work done. But instead of freeing up hours on professionals’ calendars, those gains often lead to new tasks and higher expectations. Predicting AI’s impact on business, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said, “In the near term, I would say that there’s every evidence that we will be more productive and yet still be busier.” As AI automates daily busywork, it not only frees up time for higher-level tasks, but also unlocks new layers of responsibility. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss one real-world way AI is actually making professionals busier, even as it helps them work smarter.

AI As Procurement's Productivity Multiplier: Freeing Teams For Strategic Work

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Companies using AI thoughtfully in procurement aren't replacing people; they're freeing those people to do higher-value work.

Company details

Vroozi

Company bio

Vroozi—the leading business spend management, marketplace, and accounts payable invoice automation platform for mid-market and enterprise organizations—makes business purchasing and payables easier, efficient, and effective. Vroozi’s SpendTech® platform digitizes the procurement and vendor invoice management processes by leveraging AI and ML capabilities to intelligently orchestrate business processes while bringing powerful, enterprise-grade functionality to companies of all sizes. The digital platform reduces transaction costs, maximizes efficiency, and improves business margins while providing powerful financial insights to company stakeholders. Vroozi is designed for companies who want to manage all of their spend, drive end-user adoption with their employees, connect digitally with their suppliers, and maintain spend and payments visibility from anywhere, at any time.

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Area of focus

Procurement
Business Shopping
Supplier Marketplace

Company size

51 - 200