"Follow the money to grow, follow your passion to build. While US construction tech startups have raised $30B, India's $1B investment is yielding better returns." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we did our November Monthly Review where we reflected on an action-packed month of content creation and exciting future plans. We even explored fascinating market dynamics, founder insights, and geographic opportunities in construction tech. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Our successful launch of the AI in Construction Report and first steps into monetization ✅ Highlights from our Boston trip interviewing startups at Suffolk's boost cohort ✅ Behind the scenes of the upcoming Ediphi super series releasing in January ✅ Plans for New York and San Francisco tour in 2025, plus a potential India expansion Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear Owen, Martin, and Patric discuss their key takeaways from November, upcoming content plans, and Patric’s take on why founders often over-obsess with product and under-obsess with distribution. ----------- Chapters 00:00 End of Year Reflections 03:01 Cultural Differences in Business Mindset 05:50 The Impact of Travel on Business 08:47 Exploring AI in Construction 12:11 The Role of Community in Innovation 14:55 Challenges in Design and Construction Software 17:52 The Disconnect Between Traditional and Startup Worlds 21:00 The Influence of Trust in Business Relationships 24:07 Venture Capitalists in Government 26:59 The Future of Governance and Innovation 32:48 Understanding Argentina's Political Landscape 35:09 The Importance of Product Distribution 40:40 Marketing Challenges in Construction Tech 43:47 Trends in AEC Technology 44:29 Talent Acquisition in the AEC Sector 46:03 Investment Trends in Construction Tech 50:34 Cultural Insights: Christmas Traditions 57:33 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans