Enterprise procurement: AI frameworks for supplier data and visibility

In this episode of Startup Project, host Nataraj speaks with Ilya Levtov, Founder and CEO of CraftCo, an AI-powered platform designed to help organizations better understand and organize supplier information. The conversation focuses on how enterprises and public-sector organizations manage large supplier networks, bring together data from multiple systems, and use AI-driven tools to improve visibility and operational efficiency. Ilya shares insights from building an enterprise software company, working with complex customers, and applying data and automation to support better decision-making across procurement and supply chain teams. This episode is intended for listeners interested in enterprise technology, AI platforms, procurement software, and the practical challenges of building and scaling data-driven companies. Topics discussed AI-powered supplier intelligence Supply chain data organization and visibility Procurement software and enterprise workflows Building scalable enterprise platforms Lessons from founding and growing a technology company 🎙 Guest: Ilya Levtov, Founder & CEO, CraftCo 🎧 Host: Nataraj 📌 Podcast: Startup Project Follow Startup Project for more conversations with founders building modern enterprise and AI-driven technology companies.