#011 - Roman Zomko - Software Strategies and Solutions For Startups
What's the fastest way to turn your idea into a sellable product?
As companies embrace the digital revolution, figuring out where to start can be hard work. From initial upfront costs, to finding the right expert and a company you can trust is an issue.
@Roman Zomko of @Impressit explains how to best approach introducing software solutions both internally, and from a start-up perspective, using a premium software agency.
Listen in to hear Roman's journey from growing up in Ukraine to selling on the global stage, and why starting a software project in the right way can save you tons of business issues in the future.
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#061 - Wyatt Jenkins - Chief Product Officer - Procore - The Compelling Path To Building a $9bn Product
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Wyatt Jenkins, the Chief Product Officer at Procore.
In this episode, we learn some key lessons from Wyatt while working at Procore, research that goes before launching a product, characteristics of great product, and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
Wyatt’s approach when managing product development
Inside-out and outside-in thinking when developing a product
Characteristics of a great product in tech
Guidance for aspiring product managers
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Wyatt Jenkins | Chief Product Officer at Procore | ConTech
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Today’s Sponsor: beta – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
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Timestamps:
(0:00-1:10) - Intro
(1:10 -3:19) - Role of Chief Product Officer
(3:19-8:10) - Vision of Procore
(8:10-10:10) - Research done before Product Launch
(10:10-12:10) - Characteristics of a great product in tech
(12:10-16:40) - Determining timing for product launch
(16:40-19:10) - Guidance for Aspiring Product Managers
(19:10- 19:39) - Outro
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#013 - Ram Ramisetti - Start-ups, Investing & Construction Technology
Get out of the building!!!
Today we are delighted to welcome someone who lives and breathes construction technology, Ram Ramisetti.
From India to Europe, the Middle East, and now the USA, Ram worked his way from architecture to sustainability and now acts as both an Investor, and Advisor to construction technology companies.
Tune in to hear Ram's advice and insights on:
Global construction,
Pain points and opportunities
Strategies for founders
Fundamentals for success and scaling.
If you’re enjoying the podcast, please check us out on Spotify, Google, Pocketcasts, Apple and any other place you get your podcasts from.
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#060 - Steve Zahm - Chief Culture Officer - Tips & Strategies For Building The Workplace People Love
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Steve Zahm, the Chief Culture Officer at Procore.
In this episode, we learn some key lessons from Steve while working at Procore, tips to build a healthy culture in a company, cultural differences in the software and construction industry, and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
Key lessons Steve learned as Chief Culture Officer
The secret sauce behind the thriving culture at Procore
Strategies for ensuring a healthy culture in any company
Cultural Differences in the software industry and construction industry
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Steve Zahm | Chief Culture Officer at Procore | ConTech
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Today’s Sponsor: beta – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check www.the-beta.com
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Timestamps:
(0:00-5:10) - Intro
(5:10 -06:50) - Early Vision of Procore
(6:50-9:10) - Role of Chief Culture Officer at Procore
(9:10-12:10) - Secret sauce behind healthy culture at Procore
(12:10-17:10) - Key lessons Steve learned while working in Procore
(17:10-19:00) - Ways to measure culture in an organization
(19:00-21:20) - Difference in culture between Software Industry and Construction Industry
(21:20- 22:06) - Outro
€69M for Carbon Capture, Trimble Buys Flashtract & Why VC Success from Accelerators is Misleading - Bricks, Bucks & Bytes
Is raising venture capital really a sign of success for startups?
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explore Neustark's €69M growth round. We learn how they're making carbon capture a scalable industrial process, not just a scientific breakthrough.
We also dive into Trimble's acquisition of Flashtract, following similar moves by Autodesk and Procore. This trend is reshaping construction payment solutions.
Patric also shares some candid thoughts on startup accelerators and what really matters for success. Hint: it's not just about fundraising.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ Why Neustark's focus on industrialization sets them apart in the crowded climate tech space
✅ The evolving landscape of construction payment solutions and what it means for startups ✅ The surprising stats on startup success rates from accelerators (and why they might not matter)
✅ Why building a sustainable business trumps fundraising hype every time
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00:00 Intro
01:04 Neustark: Industrializing Carbon Capture and Storage
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$1B Logistics Deal, $30M Saudi Tech Funding, and 3 Construction Market Insights: Gross Margin, Distribution & Impact Of Global Trade Shifts - Bricks, Bucks & Bytes
Is Saudi Arabia outpacing Silicon Valley in construction tech? A recent $30M funding round suggests so...
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explored Tendered's major Series A funding, signaling the Middle East's growing importance in construction innovation.
We also dissected a billion-dollar logistics acquisition that could reshape the industry's tech landscape.
Plus, we uncovered why gross margins might be the hidden key to startup success in construction.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ Why Saudi Arabia is becoming a hotbed for construction tech
✅ How global trade shifts are impacting construction and logistics
✅ The surprising truth about product differentiation and deployment complexity
✅ Why distribution, not just product, creates category winners
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Funding News
01:32 Tendered: Revolutionizing Heavy Equipment Operations
25:03 The Signal of the Acquisition for the Logistics Technology Market
28:18 Asset-Like Transportation Solutions in Logistics
29:06 Comparing Funding in Logistics and Construction
29:20 The Risks and Opportunities of Focusing on the Saudi Arabian Market
29:50 Conclusion
31:06 The Correlation Between Logistics and the Wider Economy
36:21 The Impact of Geopolitical Events on Trading and Logistics Companies
45:07 The Importance of Gross Margin and Contribution Margin
55:05 The Seasonality of the AEC Sector
56:43 Avoiding Mistakes and the Role of Distribution in Becoming a Category Creator
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BONUS - How India’s FIRST Unicorn In Construction Tech Was Created – InfraMarket - with Shubhankar Bhattacharya
From delivering concrete in Mumbai to becoming India's second-largest concrete supplier - how did InfraMarket do it?
In this episode, we had Shubh from Foundamental, an early investor in InfraMarket, and we got to learn about the unique challenges of the Indian market, InfraMarket's innovative acquisition strategy, and their journey to becoming a construction tech unicorn.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ How InfraMarket built trust by simply delivering on time in a market where that's not guaranteed
✅ The company's "outcome as a service" approach and its path to profitability
✅ InfraMarket's strategic expansion into consumer-facing products and global markets
✅ The role of working capital in scaling a construction materials business
✅ Insights on InfraMarket's upcoming IPO and India's growing stock market
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
4:13 - Presence Of Foundamental in India
8:12 - Space That Foundamentals are Focussing In India
11:45 - Labor Shortage In India
14:00 - Impact on Interest Rates In Construction Industry In India
16:20 - Dollar Milkshake Theory
20:00 - Misinconceptions in terms of Investing in India
23:00 - How Shubh Ended Up Investing In InfraMarket
37:40 - Acquisition Strategy
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Why 70% Of Investors Have A Negative Impact On Your Startup And The Future Of Energy Assessments - Bricks, Bucks & Bytes
Is remote sales killing your construction tech startup? One founder learned it the hard way. By listening to an investor who had no idea.
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Kelvin, a French startup using AI for home energy audits, which just raised 4.7 million euros.
We explored Turner & Townsend's latest construction cost survey, revealing cooling inflation across the sector.
Also, we delved into Vinod Khosla's controversial take that 90% of VCs add no value, with Patrick offering his candid perspective.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ Why Kelvin's remote energy assessment model may face challenges
✅ How construction labor shortages are reaching critical levels worldwide
✅ The dangers of taking advice from investors unfamiliar with construction
✅ Why construction cost inflation varies dramatically by region
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Company Mentioned:
Kelvin
Turner and Townsend
Enter
Enpal
Schneider Electric
Mac Markler
Kosla Ventures
Modulus
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Name
02:17 Kelvin: Using Technology for Energy Efficiency Audits
03:21 Construction Costs and Inflation
09:19 Challenges of Remote Data Assessment in Construction
35:15 The Dishonesty in the Investment World
49:00 The Lack of Exits in Construction Tech
53:27 Finding Value in Investors
55:43 Insights from Ex-Employees of Construction Tech Companies
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