#053 - Linden Dover - Strategies For Startup Growth In Construction Tech
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Linden Dover, Founder of Weaver. We discuss his journey of building a tech startup, B2B and B2C dynamics in the construction industry, future of home renovation and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
Strategies for growing a startup
Challenges while onboarding construction workers in tech
B2C challenges in construction tech
The future of home renovation
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Linden Dover | Founder of Weaver | ConTech
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Timestamps:
(0:00:00-0:05:54) - Intro
(0:05:54-0:10:07) - How to manage tech background in any startup
(0:10:07-0:19:34) - Strategies for growing a startup
(0:19:34-0:25:24) - How to onboard construction workers in tech
(0:25:24-0:27:05) - B2C challenges in construction tech
(0:27:05-0:37:04) - Thoughts on home renovation with tech and its future
(0:37:04-0:37:25) - Outro
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#069 - Valentina Shegoyan - Securing Venture Capital In Real Estate Technology
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Valentina Shegoyan, Managing Partner at Second Century Ventures
In this episode, we learn venture capital investing, the future of real estate, what VCs look for in startup founders, and much more!
Tune in to find out:
Valentina’s journey to becoming a top VC
How the venture capital industry works and how to get funding as a startup
The qualities VCs look for in startup founders beyond just a good pitch
How real estate is becoming more data-driven and tech-enabled
Advice for startups on applying to accelerator programs and pitching to investors
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Valentina Shegoyan | Managing Partner at REACH UK - Second Century Ventures
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Today’s Sponsor: beta – Construction and technology network platform
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Timestamps:
(00:00:00 - 00:01:03) - Intro
(00:01:03 - 00:05:20) - Becoming a Managing Partner at a Venture Capital Firm
(00:05:20 - 00:06:04) - Insights Gained as a Managing Partner at Second Century
(00:06:04 - 00:12:40) - Understanding Venture Capital and Its Investments
(00:12:40 - 00:16:02) - Three Strategies for Engaging with Venture Capitalists
(00:16:02 - 00:24:24) - Traits Indicative of a Successful Founder
(00:24:24 - 00:29:30) - Predictions for the Future of the Real Estate Market
(00:29:30 - 00:32:10) - Dynamics of VC-Founder Relationships and Aligning Incentives
(00:32:10 - 00:36:41) - Early-Stage and Later-Stage Venture Capital Investing
(00:36:41 - 00:39:28) - Outro
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#034 - Eveart Foster - Bridging Innovation and Integration, and Constructing The Future
Innovation and Integration, Construction Tech & The Future.
On today's podcast, we have construction tech expert Eveart Foster.
Eveart is currently the Subject Matter Expert at Autodesk, following an exciting past in design, product management and technology adoption.
In this episode, we discuss:
Who you *should* be selling to as a company in construction tech
The transformational potential of generative AI in construction
Gamification, and what it means for future generations
The future of AutoDesk Construction Cloud
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Eveart Foster
Integrations Subject Matter Expert at Autodesk | President of Associates Board at WITS
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Today's Sponsor: Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.
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Timestamps:
(0:00:00-0:01:07) - Intro
(0:01:07-0:10:31) - Exploring the Journey of Eva's Digital Transformation in Construction Technology"
(0:10:31-0:14:55) - The people who use Alterdesk have to pay?
(0:14:55-0:17:37) - How does technology adoption has changed and how the future looks like?
(0:17:37-0:24:07) - What are the challenges that business face?
(0:24:07-0:35:15) - Improvement and driving of technology
(0:35:15-0:39:39) - What happens if you don't change your technology?
(0:39:39-0:43:30) - What is construction acquisition?
(0:43:30-0:53:24) - How conversational AI will help in 10 to 15 years?
(0:53:24-0:56:22) - How to stay curious?
(0:56:22-0:56:40) - Outro
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#049 - Luke Graham - Pi Labs - Venture Capital, Research, Dry Powder And Social Science In Construction - Lessons From A Researcher Turned VC
In this episode of Bricks & Bytes we have Luke Graham - Head of Research at Pi Labs to discuss venture capital, research, social science and psychology and many more.
Tune in to find out about:
The purpose of research in VC
The origin of venture capital
Role of social science and psychology in venture capital and construction tech
The benefits of partnering with a VC aside from the cash
Thoughts on trends like AR, VR, Metaverse and AI
Whether you should get an MBA
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Luke Graham | Head of Research at Pi Labs 🔍 | Venture Capital Researcher | ConTech
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Today’s Sponsor: beta – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.
Check www.the-beta.com
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Timestamps:
(0:00:00-0:05:05) - Intro
(0:05:05-0:07:42) - Role of a Head of Research at a Venture Firm
(0:07:42-0:17:00) - How to identify if a product is viable or not for any business
(0:17:00-0:18:50) - How does venture capital work
(0:18:50-0:21:10) - Why do we need venture capital
(0:21:10-0:26:00) - What impact does social science have on the venture capital world?
(0:26:00-0:27:35) - Thoughts on psychological theory
(0:27:35-0:37:20) - Is there still dry power in venture capital
(0:37:20-0:57:15) - Thoughts on AI, VR, AR and Metaverse hype
(0:57:15-0:59:05) - Outro
Cintoo's $37M Series B, Reality Capture Market Growth, Partech's Investment Strategy - How Cintoo Is Revolutionizing Reality Capture in Construction
Is the construction tech market becoming more obvious? Are we on the cusp of a tech IPO boom?
In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Cintoo's $37 million Series B funding round led by Partech, signaling growing interest in reality capture and data compression for construction sites.
We also explored the potential for a surge in tech IPOs in 2025, as evidenced by Thrive Capital's rumored $1 billion investment in Databricks at a $55 billion valuation.
Additionally, we discussed the evolving landscape of construction tech investing, where specialist knowledge becomes less critical as companies mature and become more "obvious" to generalist investors.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ The growing market for reality capture in construction
✅ How to interpret large late-stage funding rounds
✅ The potential for a tech IPO boom in 2025
✅ The changing dynamics of specialist vs. generalist investors in construction tech
Listen to the full episode on Spotify to dive deeper into these insights and more.
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Human Touch in Construction Sales, False Tech Solutions, and Large Company Lawsuits - Bricks, Bucks & Bytes
"Try to keep all your human touch points and automate them on the backend."
In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we dive into the world of B2B marketplaces in construction. We explore why human touch points are crucial for success, especially in an industry built on trust and relationships.
We also discuss the recent lawsuit between Oracle and Procore, where Oracle accuses a former employee of stealing trade secrets related to payment management software.
Plus, we explored HomeBoost, a startup offering simplified energy assessments for homes using AI. But is it too good to be true?
Tune in to find out about:
✅ The pros and cons of AI-powered home energy assessments
✅ The potential impact of the Oracle vs. Procore lawsuit on the construction tech industry
✅ Why B2B marketplaces in construction need to maintain human interactions
✅ The increasing trend of investors suing portfolio companies in recent years
Ready to dive deeper? Listen to the full episode on Spotify and join the conversation!
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5 Things Founders Control During Fundraising That Most Don't Know About - Bricks, Bucks and Bytes
"VC is rocket fuel. Do not spend it on a Fiat 500. Only put very expensive rocket fuel if you're actually building a rocket."
In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Speckle's recent Series A raise, showcasing the renewed liquidity in early-stage funding for 2024.
We also discovered that the construction tech sector saw impressive growth in seed stage funding sizes during Q3 2023, signaling a positive shift in the market.
Plus, we gained invaluable insights from Patrick Hellermann on what really makes VCs tick when it comes to investing in startups.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ The magic "100x potential" that VCs are looking for
✅ Why information asymmetry is your secret weapon between fundraising rounds
✅ How to leverage social validation to your advantage
✅ The power of building a rockstar team to secure funding
Listen to the full episode on Spotify and arm yourself with the knowledge to make your next pitch irresistible!
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Speckle's $12.5M Funding - How Open Source Software Is Changing Construction Design
Speckle's $12.5M Series A: A Game-Changer for AEC Data Infrastructure
In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Speckle's impressive $12.5 million Series A funding round, led by Addition, to build the first data hub for the AEC industry.
We also learned about Rexel's rejection of an unsolicited $8.5 billion takeover bid from QXO, signaling potential shifts in the building materials distribution landscape.
Additionally, we gained insights into Patrick Hellermann's framework for evaluating potential investors, emphasizing the importance of avoiding detrimental influences over perceived value-add.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ Speckle's open-source approach to AEC data infrastructure
✅ The potential impact of QXO's ambitious plans on the building materials distribution sector
✅ Key considerations for startups when evaluating corporate investors
✅ The importance of prioritizing non-interference and quality input from investors
Listen to the full episode on Spotify to dive deeper into these fascinating topics in construction tech and venture capital.
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