AEC Tech Journeys with Mayur Mistry

In this insightful interview, Knut Hellan, CTO and co-founder of Findable, shares his journey from early career highlights to building an AI-driven documentation platform. Discover how he navigates AI model selection, infrastructure planning, and the future of AI-powered enterprise solutions.

key topics

Knut Hellan's career highlights and early projects

Founding and scaling Findable

AI model selection and benchmarking

Infrastructure planning for AI and human agents

Future of AI in enterprise documentation

Chapters

00:00 Journey Through Knut's Career

03:10 The Birth of Findable

06:06 Navigating AI and LLMs

09:32 Building an Agentic Company

12:27 Challenges and Limitations of AI Agents

15:29 Findable's Unique Value Proposition

19:14 Onboarding and Customer Integration

23:02 Proud Moments and Lessons Learned

 

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In this insightful interview, Omer Slavin, CEO and co-founder of BiltOn, shares his journey from construction roots to leading a construction tech startup focused on safety management. Discover how innovative use of AI, industry ecosystem dynamics, and customer success stories are shaping the future of construction safety.

 

key topics

Construction industry evolution

AI-driven safety management

Building industry ecosystem

Early adoption of technology is crucial for safety improvements.

Building strong industry relationships accelerates growth.

AI can proactively prevent accidents in construction.

Chapters

 

00:00 Journey from Construction to Tech Innovation

02:18 Building a Culture of Safety and Collaboration

04:46 Navigating the Construction Tech Ecosystem

07:14 Challenges and Milestones in Growth

08:54 Embracing AI in Construction Safety

11:08 Go-to-Market Strategies in Construction Tech

13:29 Vision for the Future of BiltOn

15:48 Lessons Learned and Advice for Entrepreneurs

 

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In this interview, Adi Shavit, CTO and co-founder of SWAPP, shares his 25-year journey in AI, his insights on construction tech, and how AI can revolutionize the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Discover practical advice on product development, market understanding, and building an AI-native startup.

 

key topics

AI in construction and architecture

Startup and product development strategies

Industry insights and future trends in AI

 

 

Chapters

00:00 Journey Through AI and Entrepreneurship

04:19 Lessons Learned in Construction Tech

08:09 Navigating Early Days of Swapp

12:16 The Role of a CTO in a Startup

16:30 Hiring and Building a Team

19:58 Go-to-Market Strategies and Challenges

23:21 Final Thoughts on AI and the Future

 

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In this insightful interview, Shreesha Ramdas, CEO and co-founder of Lumberfi, shares his entrepreneurial journey, startup growth frameworks, and the transformative impact of AI on construction. Discover practical lessons on scaling, culture, and innovative strategies for founders navigating the evolving industry landscape

 

key  topics

Startup evolution stages: problem fit to scale fit

AI's impact on construction and product management

Building company culture with high agency teams

Fundraising and acquisition strategies in construction

Leadership lessons from startup founder

 

Chapters

00:00 Journey of a Startup Founder

04:38 The Evolution of Skills in Entrepreneurship

09:22 Navigating Acquisitions and Growth Strategies

14:10 The Future of Work and AI Integration

19:12 Inspiration Behind Lumberfi

23:34 Building a Culture of Innovation

 

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In this insightful interview, Jenny Song, partner at Navitas Capital, shares her diverse career journey from journalism to venture capital, emphasizing the impact of her varied experiences on her investment approach. She discusses trends in built environment tech, common founder mistakes, and her vision for the future of construction technology.

keywordsVenture Capital, Built Environment, Construction Tech, Startup Funding, Impact Investing, Founder Advice, AI in Construction, VC Trends

 

key topics

 

Career transition from journalism to VC

Impact investing in built environment

Common founder mistakes in construction tech

Trends in construction AI and robotics

Strategies for customer acquisition in construction

 

Chapters

 

00:00 Journey to Venture Capital: Jenny's Career Path

04:47 Skills Transfer: From Founder to VC

08:23 A Week in the Life of a VC Partner

11:14 Investment Thesis: What We Look For

14:36 Go-to-Market Strategies in Construction Tech

16:55 Market Insights: Saturation and Opportunities

18:24 Common Founder Mistakes

20:15 Calls for Ideas: What’s Hot in Construction Tech

22:18 Increasing Adoption: Initiatives for Construction Tech

23:46 Lessons Learned: Hard Truths in VC

25:59 Rapid Fire Round: Quick Insights

27:58 Closing Thoughts: The Future for Founders

 

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