David Yarkin

Founder/CEO of Procurated, ex-CPO of PA, procurement advocate, entrepreneur, father of 3. // I post more frequently on

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@DCDPR @dcpublicschools Dc public works

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@wgregrothman Thank you. Long time!

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Thrilled to have the chance to write in the @WSJ about ways @DOGE can drive meaningful taxpayer savings through #strategicsourcing. Tools like @procurated’s Canary🐥 can mitigate the risks. https://t.co/OHzcWiqaEM

[Wall Street Journal Opinion @WSJopinion]

As DOGE consolidates the federal government’s supply base, it must mitigate risk by regularly monitoring performance. If one supplier falters, DOGE must intervene before issues become untenable, writes David Yarkin
https://t.co/izHbUUAqkS

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Thanks @Brogers825 and @Forbes for sharing the @procurated story. With $2.2T in annual spending, it’s vitally important that government procurement leaders are able to find and select the best suppliers. We’re thrilled to partner with 16 states to make that possible.

[Bruce Rogers @Brogers825]

My latest Forbes founding CEO profile: David Yarkin Creates “Yelp” For Government Procurement via @forbes https://t.co/awMR1uPQ8T

[Bruce Rogers @Brogers825]

My latest Forbes founding CEO profile: David Yarkin Creates “Yelp” For Government Procurement via @forbes https://t.co/awMR1uPQ8T

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@hirschb Good luck. We’re waiting for you. ☘️

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Just came up in my Apple Music feed while driving. What a story. Classic hit helps to overthrow decades of Soviet totalitarianism and Russia is a democratic, capitalist member of the world community. Oh, wait.

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@Sigalow Yeah. 3 FG’s > 50 yards on the night. If not for the blocked PAT, it’s the greatest Super Bowl ever for kickers.

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@KTmBoyle And this: https://t.co/T2Iv8Rklxk

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THIS is why we created Procurated.

When you have a bad experience w/ a hotel, you post on @Tripadvisor.
Because the world is watching, they respond.

When you make a multi-million purchase for your government, your suppliers should be as responsive.

Now they are. @procurated

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Loved this book. Great reading companion on our vacation through Scandinavia. Two thumbs up. 👍

https://t.co/famTcab8Ww

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Looks like the @NYTGames has pulled it down officially. 😭

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Hey @NYTGames, today’s word wasn’t on your master list. https://t.co/1st9MJvWBH.

Was that on purpose or a 🟩⬛️⬛️🟩🟨?

Should we assume that the master list is no longer relevant?

cc: @pblairNYT

[David Yarkin @YarkinDavid]

ChatGPT continues to amaze. Can’t wait to apply this incredible technology to help #publicprocurement leaders find the best suppliers on @procurated!

[Jackson Greathouse Fall @jacksonfall]

I gave GPT-4 a budget of $100 and told it to make as much money as possible.

I'm acting as its human liaison, buying anything it says to.

Do you think it'll be able to make smart investments and build an online business?

Follow along 👀

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@JTSpeigel @tomsietsema Peter Chang

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25 years ago, when I was a newly minted college graduate in my first job, we were in a pressure packed situation. My boss said, “David, successful people keep their heads while those around them are losing theirs.” People should have heeded his and @Sigalow’s words Thursday.

[Ian Sigalow @Sigalow]

SVB has a few hundred customers (VC firms), not millions of independent businesses.

Some respected VCs called “FIRE!” in a crowded theater. There may or may not have been a 🔥, but there sure is now.

The banking sector lost enough market cap to buy SVB ten times over yesterday.

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@askUHC Thank you for your incredibly fast response @askUHC! This is why @Twitter is so valuable.

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Hey @UHC, a colleague of mine is at the hospital and needs surgery. The hospital won’t operate w/o heating that you’ll cover. We can’t reach you on weekends! Please DM me asap.

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Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday. Government and education buyers can find thousands of highly rated suppliers that are certified #SmallBusinesses on @procurated.