#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
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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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.
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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
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