When we were building Scale’s supplier onboarding flow, Comark, Brian and I had an argument about one field. The field was ownership type. Women-owned, youth-owned, persons-with-disabilities-owned. The argument was simple: should it be required or optional? The case for optional was reasonable. You do not want to add friction at

Despite reforms, procurement remains a black box to most citizens. And yet, it accounts for more than 30% of government expenditure. If we’re serious about economic reform, this is the place to start.

Procurement is evolving. It’s no longer just about price, timelines, and compliance. Today, it’s about purpose, and procurement teams are stepping up to drive real change in how businesses impact people and the planet. At Scale, we’re building the tools to make sustainable, inclusive, and responsible procurement the new normal.