#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
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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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.
Check www.the-beta.com
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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
Construction Crash Coming - Our NEW Host, US Economy Contracts 0.3%, Trump Tariffs Hit Construction, Autodesk vs Procore Battle, AI, Biggest Construction Tech Failures
Is Construction Headed for a Slowdown, or a Full-Blown Crash?
This week on Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, things get spicy.We dig into the 0.3% drop in US GDP—and why it might just be the beginning for the construction sector. But tariffs and rate hikes are only half the story. The real drama? AI hype cycles, Autodesk vs. Procore, and why most “AI for construction” startups are just faucets with no bathtub.
Inside this episode:Why the US economy is wobbling—and how it's already hitting constructionThe real reason projects are stalling (hint: it’s not just input costs)The “bathtub vs. faucet” theory of AI—and how it exposes weak GTM strategiesAutodesk: overpriced legacy? Or sleeping giant ready to crush Procore?The top 20 construction tech failures—modular startups dominate the list
Plus:What BuildingConnected could have become (and why Autodesk isn’t using it)Why not having pricing certainty is killing dealsThe Katerra excuse that made everyone on the show wince
Key Quote:
"You're not solving the problem. You're just identifying the problem for someone else to win." - Dustin DeVan
If you’re in AEC and want to see the next wave coming before it hits... this one’s required listening.
------Chapters00:00 Intro01:35 Introduction and Welcome02:43 US Economy Contraction and Recession Concerns08:38 Impact of Tariffs on Construction Costs13:37 Short-term vs Long-term Economic Perspectives19:40 Global Supply Chain and Trade Dynamics25:34 AI's Role in Construction and Economic Resilience31:35 Business Strategies in a Volatile Market38:25 Innovative Content Formats in AI and Supply Chains40:06 The Role of AI in Construction Economics42:57 AI as a Commodity: The Bathtub Metaphor49:26 Disrupting the Authoring Space: Challenges and Opportunities56:44 Investing in Autodesk: A Critical Analysis01:11:11 Procore's Challenges and Market Dynamics01:13:44 Marketing Strategies in Construction Tech01:15:55 Potential Disruptors: Google and Microsoft01:20:15 Mergers and Acquisitions in Construction Tech01:21:47 Top Construction Tech Failures: A Game01:27:00 Lessons from Construction Tech Failures
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VCs Are NOT Always The Answer - Bootstrapping Benefits & Sustainable Growth from Funding Experts
"Venture capital in PropTech increased 82X from $200M to $15B in just 15 years - but is VC money right for construction tech founders right now?"In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about J.P. Bowgen's journey from AlphaSites to Macy's corporate innovation team to becoming a partner at Camber Creek.We got to learn about how Camber Creek de-risks investments by testing startups with their 300+ real estate and construction LP network before investing.Also, we learned about J.P.'s hot take that PropTech and ConTech might not actually be mature enough for venture capital money right now - with only 1 in 4 companies spending more than 1% of revenue on digitization.Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Camber Creek operates as an "outsourced R&D department" for real estate companies ✅ Why construction tech is 5-7 years behind PropTech but might soon leapfrog it ✅ The shift in ConTech companies selling upstream to owners instead of just GCs ✅ The importance of personal brand building for VCsListen now on Spotify to hear the full conversation with J.P. Bowgen.-----------Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:10 Journey into Venture Capital05:30 Transition from Macy's to Camber Creek14:51 Establishing a Presence in Europe16:23 Camber Creek's Investment Thesis and Origins18:29 The Digital Transformation of Real Estate19:55 De-risking Investments through Strategic Engagement21:21 The Role of Strategic Investors in Venture Capital23:41 Navigating the Landscape of Venture Capital26:26 The Importance of Media in Deal Flow30:29 Building a Personal Brand in Venture Capital33:41 Opportunistic Investing in PropTech and Construction Tech37:30 The Shift in Technology Adoption in Construction39:36 Debunking Misconceptions about Venture Capital
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US VC Returns Underperform Globally - Market Saturation & Hidden Opportunities from Construction Unicorns
"The US VC market is the worst performing of all VC markets across the world in terms of financial performance." In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about BuildOps securing $127 million in Series C funding and achieving unicorn status with a $1B valuation.We also explored the structural differences between US and European contractor software markets, where European contractors are typically smaller and 5-10 years behind in software adoption compared to their US counterparts.Additionally, we gained insight into how fund size impacts investment strategy, with smaller VC funds avoiding obvious competitive spaces that larger funds eagerly pursue.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why BuildOps and Service Titan succeed with modular software for contractors✅ How SaaS business models justify higher valuations than traditional services✅ Why European construction software is following a roll-up strategy✅ The difference between investing in "the business" versus "the share price"------Chapters00:00 Introduction and Recent Developments04:50 BuildOps: A New Unicorn in Construction Tech19:06 Comparing BuildOps and ServiceTitan27:49 Valuation Insights and Market Dynamics
"Windows and doors constitute about 8% of a home's value, but the ratio actually skews upward as the value of the home goes up." - A fascinating insight into why this category commands such high margins globally.In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Green Fortune's $4.5M funding from Fundamental, bringing cloud manufacturing to the windows and doors industry in India.We got to learn about India's evolving investment landscape, with Western funds increasingly launching India-specific strategies rather than treating it as just another "emerging market."Also, we learnt about the "Dolphin Founder" philosophy that investors value - founders who "come up for air" by proving EBITDA profitability before a funding round.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why windows are one of the most touched points in your home and critical to energy efficiency✅ How Green Fortune is filling the "missing middle" between luxury and substandard options✅ Why building materials companies perform exceptionally well in Indian public markets✅ The upcoming IPOs of construction tech companies in India for 2025Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear more insights on construction tech investments across global markets.-----------Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:39 Investment in Green Fortune: Overview and Rationale06:30 Cloud Manufacturing in the Building Materials Sector10:04 Market Dynamics: Customization and Standardization in India13:21 The Importance of Windows in Construction15:06 Green Fortune's Unique Selling Proposition18:58 Utilization of Investment Funds26:38 Business Model and Revenue Generation26:44 Exploring Green Fortune's Sales Channels29:01 Profitability and Business Model Insights31:19 Innovations in Manufacturing and Supply Chain34:01 Investment Landscape in India39:45 Challenges and Opportunities for Startups46:55 The IPO Market in India
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