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Bricks & Bytes

#024 - Nick Decker - Go To Market, Marketing & Sales In Construction Tech

Where and how do you focus when it comes to launching your construction tech to the market? Today on Bricks & Bytes, alongside Nick Decker of Egnyte - we discuss go-to-market strategies, marketing and sales in construction technology Tune in to learn: Nick's rise from estimator to high level marketing positions Go To Market strategies KPI's & Metrics contech companies should be tracking Implementation  --------------------------------------- Nick Decker Construction Industry - Egnyte. Lead - Construction Market --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check www.the-beta.com --------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00:00-00:01:46) - Intro & sponsor (00:01:46-00:04:35) - Key lessons (00:04:35-00:06:29) - Why did Nick switch fields? (00:06:29-00:10:57) - How would a startup determine their go to market strategy? (00:10:57-00:13:59) - Founder's vision (00:13:59-00:16:11) - Bad examples in construction and why we need new people? (00:16:11-00:17:59) - Social platform for a startup (00:17:59-00:20:45) - What is Egnyte? (00:20:45-00:22:34) - Who are Egnyte's customers? (00:22:34-00:23:36) - Expansion of Egynte (00:23:36-00:24:36) - Views on customer success (00:24:36-00:27:55) - KPI's and metrics (00:27:55-00:29:20) - Customer acquisition (00:29:20-00:32:41) - Risk management (00:32:41-00:34:15) - Does Egnyte work for designers or contractors? (00:34:15-00:36:10) - Best tip for implementing construction tech solutions (00:36:10-00:36:54) - Hobbies (00:36:54-00:38:39) - How many times have you visited UK? (00:38:39-00:38:58) - More about Nick (00:38:58-00:39:16) - Outro ---------------------------------------
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#047 - Prakash Senghani - Exploring Generative AI and Digital Transformation in Construction

In today's episode, we are delighted to introduce our esteemed guest, Prakash Senghani, a Digital Construction thought leader and the Co-Founder and CEO of Navatech Group. Join us as we engage in a deep discussion on the Exploring Generative AI and Digital Transformation in Construction. Don't miss out on these key highlights from the podcast: Prakash Senghani's personal journey in the construction tech industry. Lessons learned: Embrace opportunities and overcome fear of failure. Reflections on working in the UK and the UAE construction industries. Tech-savvy population in the UAE accelerating tech adoption. Importance of software adoption in construction tech. Digital transformation, data management, and generative AI. Tune in to gain valuable insights and industry expertise from Prakash Senghani. Stay informed and connected with our podcast for more enriching discussions on interesting topics on construction. ---------------------------------------- Prakash Senghani, Co-Founder and CEO of Navatech Group ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠  Timestamp:- 00:00:00 --> 00:01:10 - Intro 00:01:10 --> 00:01:52 - Sponsor 00:01:52 --> 00:07:45 - Prakash's background and moving from the UK to the UAE 00:07:45 --> 00:08:52 - Openness of people to technologies in the UAE 00:08:52 --> 00:10:30 - Type of technologies mostly used in the UAE 00:10:30 --> 00:13:06 - Key lessons Prakash learned during his journey 00:13:06 --> 00:15:32 - Digital transformation and innovation in large organisation vs. small startup 00:15:52 --> 00:17:03 - Definition of digital transformation 00:17:03 --> 00:17:57 - Understanding data as key to success 00:17:57 --> 00:20:51 - The way startups sell their solutions to large companies 00:20:51 --> 00:25:43 - Best ways of implementing technology 00:25:43 --> 00:26:50 - Improvement of BIM technology over time 00:26:50 --> 00:28:15- Prakash’s definition of generative AI 00:28:15 --> 00:29:37 - Introduction of safety.ai 00:29:37 --> 00:32:19 - Generative AI use cases in construction industry 00:32:19—> 00:33:47 - Generative AI and its adoption amongst people 00:33:47 --> 00:38:45 - Future use of AI in construction industry and its impact on people 00:38:45 --> 00:42:35 - Comparing life in the UK to the life in the UAE 00:42:35 --> 00:44:09 - How to become a board advisor 00:44:09 --> 00:44:56 - More about Prakash 00:44:56 --> 00:45:18 - Outro
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Bricks & Bytes

#071 - Mauricio Tessi Weiss - How VCs Shape the Construction World

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Mauricio Tessi Weiss, Founding Partner at Zacua Ventures. In this episode, we delve into the future of Venture Capital, exploring how VCs perceive investment failures, what they seek in pitches, and much more! Tune in to find out about: Where the construction industry fits in the world of venture capital investments How to connect with VCs for your startup What successful founders do right and wrong Tips on getting in touch with VCs for your startup If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Mauricio Tessi Weiss | Founding Partner at Zacua Ventures. ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00 - 00:01:17) - Intro (00:01:17 - 00:07:33) - How he started his career in Venture Capital (00:07:33 - 00:10:00) - Where Construction stands in terms of Venture Capital Investments (00:10:00 - 00:15:50) - The Future of Venture Capital (00:15:50 - 00:22:32) - How VCs see failure in Investment (00:22:32 - 00:25:14) - What VCs look for in your pitch (00:25:14 - 00:33:10) - Key Traits and Mistakes Successful Founders make (00:33:10 - 00:35:37) - Outro
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Bricks & Bytes

#023 - James Major - Sustainability in designing homes

On today's show we have James Major who is the CEO of HUBB.pro. James is on a mission to build a platform for house builders, property developers, architects and contractors to build high quality, low carbon and net zero homes in the most efficient way possible. In this episode, we talk about sustainability and creation of better quality homes. If you’re enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review! This helps us get more amazing guests to give you guys the best and most informative content on technology in the built world. --------------------------------------- James Major | Founder of HUBB.pro --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: beta - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Chek: www.the-beta.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 --> 00:01:19 - Intro 00:01:19 --> 00:02:04 - Sponsor 00:02:04 --> 00:03:15 - History of James journey from consulting to Hubb Pro 00:03:15 --> 00:04:32 - Mindset of people in construction and technology industry 00:04:32 --> 00:05:54 - How was the process of transition for your? 00:05:54 --> 00:06:57 - How do you enforce keeping deadlines within your team? 00:06:57 --> 00:09:13 - Fractional roles in James’ business 00:09:13 --> 00:13:42 - The importance of having CPO role 00:13:42 --> 00:15:24 - Is having a CPO better than having a CTO? 00:15:24 --> 00:21:23 - Introducing Hubb Pro and explaining how it works 00:21:23 --> 00:21:52 - Is there any regulations that designers can follow to improve the sustainability of homes? 00:21:52 --> 00:25:38 - What do you think about market's stance on sustainability? 00:25:38 --> 00:28:58 - What are some of the biggest mistakes you’ve made whilst building Hubb Pro? 00:28:58 --> 00:32:09 - How much more expensive it is now to build something sustainable? 00:32:09 --> 00:33:12 - James’ productivity tip 00:33:12 --> 00:33:51 - What book could you recommend? 00:33:51 --> 00:35:10 - James' hobbies 00:35:10 --> 00:35:32 - More about James 00:35:32 --> 00:35:50 - Outro
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Bricks, Buck$ And Bytes

Unicorns, Coast's $40M Raise, and $34 Billion in Construction Tech Funding - Why Headcount Growth Might Be Misleading

Construction tech funding is booming, but is it all hype? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about Coast's impressive $40 million Series B raise for their financial services platform in transportation. We also got insights on the surprising growth in construction tech funding, reaching 0.53% of total venture capital. Plus, we heard a critical take on using headcount growth as a measure of startup success. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why Coast is attracting big investment ✅ The unexpected trends in construction tech funding ✅ Why unicorns in the sector are both rising and falling ✅ What really matters when evaluating startups (it's not just numbers) -------------------------------------------------------- Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. Forever : https://bricks-bytes.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------------------------------------------------------- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricks-bytes/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bricksbytespod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmNbunUTIIQDzbJgGJt9_Zg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricksbytes/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Company Mentioned Coast Brex Veev Nexii Autodesk Trimble FlashTrack Procore -------------------- Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:32 Introduction to Coast: Financial Services Platform for Transportation 06:12 Coast's Funding and Investors 10:23 Assessing the Viability of Coast's Target Market 13:42 Analysis of Coast's Funding Rounds and Revenue Growth 18:07 Discussion on Investor Perceptions and Series B Funding 19:09 Market News: ConstruTech Funding Landscape 23:21 Analysis of Funding Trends in ConstruTech 27:45 Hype and Funding Rounds in Construction Technology 32:18 The Growth of Highly Substantiated Companies 36:26 The Asian Market and Funding Rounds 37:25 The Changing Landscape of Exits 41:41 Headcount Growth as a Metric for Startup Evaluation
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Bricks, Buck$ And Bytes

Fencing - The Hidden Gold Mine in Construction Tech & Nexii's Surprising Comeback

Is the fencing industry secretly one of the most profitable sectors in construction? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about EverFence's $7.7 million Series A funding, showing strong interest in the fencing market. We also discussed Nexii's attempt to relaunch after going into liquidation, highlighting the challenges in offsite modular construction.\ Plus, we got candid insights from Patric on why advice from generalist VCs might be hurting construction tech startups. Tune in to find out: ✅ Why fencing companies can see up to 200% profit margins ✅ The pros and cons of asset-heavy vs. asset-light models in construction ✅ How bad VC advice is affecting construction tech startups ✅ Why founders should be wary of VCs who can't admit what they don't know ---------------------------- Company Mentioned: EverFence Ergion Nexii -------------------------- 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/
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GUEST: Holobuilder’s Path To $34m Exit, Mo Akbari’s Journey Building The Pioneering Reality Capture Tool

Ever wonder how a startup goes from $8M to a big exit in construction tech? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about HoloBuilder's journey from raising $8M to being acquired by Faro. We also found out that despite big investments, the reality capture market still has room to grow. Companies like Cupix and Faro are leading, but there's space for new ideas in robotics and AI. Plus, we got insights on how some VCs are betting on AI startups, hoping to find the next big winner. Tune in to discover: ✅ Why job site pizza beats expensive marketing in construction tech ✅ The potential of scan-to-BIM technology ✅ How some AI startups raise millions with just a pitch deck ✅ Why product adoption matters more than fancy tech in construction Listen to the full episode on Spotify to learn more about construction tech and startup funding strategies. ---------------------------- 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/ ---------------------------- Company Mentioned: Faro Frankfurt Airport Siemens Autodesk Contilio Disperse OpenSpace Cupix Doxel HoloBuilder Matterport Hansel Phelps Buildots ----------------------- Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:09 The Journey of HoloBuilder: From Manufacturing to Construction 08:41 The Go-to-Market Strategy of HoloBuilder 14:20 The Decision to Exit HoloBuilder 23:15 The Three Components of Reality Capture in Construction Tech 28:03 Competition in the Reality Capture Space 35:18 Success Factors in Reality Capture Solutions 39:56 The Evolving Reality Capture Market and Market Leaders 41:33 Funding Challenges and Valuation Drops in Construction Tech 45:26 The Importance of Adoption and User Engagement in Construction Tech 57:34 Niche Markets and Disrupting Workflows in Construction Tech 01:09:43 Building Strong Customer Relationships in the Construction Tech Industry
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Bricks, Buck$ And Bytes

€5.7M VC Bet To Retrofit Europe’s Housing Stock, "Pay What You Want" models and Nemetschek to India - Bricks, Bucks & Bytes

Could a "Cloud Installer" approach help insulate 30 million European homes faster? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about Varm's €5.7M seed round for their innovative insulation business. They're using a "Cloud Installer" approach to scale across Europe. We also discussed Nemetschek Group entering India's construction software market, starting with university partnerships. Plus, Patric Hellermann shared why he's excited about Varm and his thoughts on "pay what you want" pricing for software. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How insulation can cut energy costs by up to 40% ✅ Challenges of selling €2,500 software licenses in India ✅ Varm's plan to train and equip local insulation businesses ✅ Why "pay what you want" pricing might not work for high R&D software --------------------- 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/ --------------------- Companies Mentioned : Foundamental VARM Koala Insulation Enpal Thermondo 1.5 degrees Service Titan Autodesk Bentley Hexagon Nemechek Group Trimble Rayon AOPropTech Emerge Pale Blue Dot ---------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Funding Round 02:32 Varm's Focus on Insulating Existing Buildings 05:41 Cloud Installer: Varm's Business Model 10:09 Blow-In Insulation: A High ROI Measure 28:06 Introduction to Nemechek Group's Expansion into India 31:59 The Potential of the Indian AEC Software Market 36:26 Challenges of Pricing Models in the Indian Market
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