Note: This is a Re-Release of an episode that was originally released on Groundbreakers. "I raised $250,000 pitching random people in coffee shops." - Dustin DeVan's unconventional approach to startup funding In this episode, we had Dustin DeVan, founder of Building Connected and Ediphi, sharing his journey from selling a company for $275 million to starting anew in the construction tech space. Tune in to find out about:  ✅ The power of cold emails in securing VC meetings  ✅ Why San Francisco's startup ecosystem is no longer what it used to be  ✅ How to build a successful construction tech startup in today's market  ✅ The challenges of innovating within large, established companies Listen now on Spotify to hear Dustin's insights on fundraising, scaling startups, and the future of construction technology. A must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of construction tech. ---------------------------- Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. Forever : https://bricks-bytes.beehiiv.com/subscribe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricks-bytes/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bricksbytespod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmNbunUTIIQDzbJgGJt9_Zg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricksbytes/