About Sourcing Ally

Sourcing Ally empowers enterprises to source, assess, and manage suppliers with AI-driven efficiency. Our mission is to simplify procurement, enhance supplier diversity, and unlock opportunities for businesses of all sizes.

Proudly brought to you by Scaleup.

About Scaleup

Scaleup was founded in 2022 by a team of former Amazon employees who recognized a gap in how enterprises discover, vet, and engage with small- and medium-sized suppliers. Rather than approaching this challenge through traditional procurement lenses, they leveraged their expertise in technology, strategy, and business development to build an AI-driven platform that streamlines supplier selection. 

Scaleup helps procurement and supplier diversity teams make smarter, faster decisions – ensuring that enterprises can efficiently connect with high-potential suppliers while driving economic growth for small businesses.

Executives

Rayford Davis
CEO

Rayford founded Scaleup after leading AWS’s Digital Innovation program. A serial entrepreneur, he also founded ExceptionALLY and held leadership roles at McKinsey, Cox Enterprises, and P&G, bringing tech-driven solutions to procurement.

Cliff Goins IV
Head of Finance

Cliff brings expertise in investment, operations, and finance, having evaluated 200+ businesses and advised companies from $20M to $100M in revenue. Before Scaleup, he was COO of a fintech acquisition, led a $1B asset management unit, and worked in private equity. His financial acumen drives Scaleup’s data-backed, scalable solutions.

Brandi Neloms
Head of CX

Brandi drives a seamless user experience at Scaleup. A social entrepreneur, she has built businesses focused on economic equity for SMBs. She supported Amazon’s Small Business Empowerment team, launching its $150M Black Business Accelerator, and brings expertise in strategy, marketing, and communications to bridge procurement gaps.

Basil Udoudoh
Head of Technology

Basil develops AI-driven solutions to streamline supplier discovery. With 10+ years in software and cloud engineering, he led a 90-person team at Slalom and oversaw 50+ enterprise projects. A founder of a consulting firm, he bridges business needs and technical innovation at Scaleup.

Directors and Advisors

Jose Turkienicz
Director
Tom Droege
Director
Janice Bryant Howroyd
Advisor