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#036 -Eric Helitzer - Simplifying Material Procurement In Construction


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How do we simplify material procurement in construction?

In this episode, we talk with Eric Helitzer, CEO of Subbase.

Eric discusses his transition from traditional construction to construction technology and his approach to streamlining construction procurement.

We cover important topics such as:

  • The significance of understanding problems to develop effective tech solutions
  • Tips for validating ideas before investing time and resources
  • How to encourage a culture that supports innovation and technology adoption
  • Integrating technology into existing workflows without disrupting processes
  • 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.

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    Eric Helitzer | Founder & CEO of SubBase

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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:

    00:00 - 00:55 Pre-Intro

    00:56 - 01:48 Owen's Intro

    01:49 - 2:06 Sponsor

    02:24 - Main podcast starts

    04:09 - "You have to be on job site to understand what it physically looks like and what it physically feels like to work in construction."

    04:34 - Story of Eric

    06:10 - 2008 to 2014 career

    06:38 - Procore Software

    09:11 - "Subbase was born"

    10:30 - Partnering to someone with no experience in construction

    11:48 - A tool that enhance workflow

    13:00 - About Subbase

    14:00 - Complexities in process

    15:00 - Streamlining the experience

    19:06 - Raised first official round of funding

    20:30 - Subbase becoming end-to-end solution

    21:00 - 5 to 10 year vision

    22:46 - "if you were to build a startup in construction tech, where would you start?"

    24:00 - Amount of rejection you are going to receive

    30:32 - You have to iterate very quickly

    32:00 - No one has a clear playbook

    35:20 - Other trends worth pursuing

    38:00 - Strengthen relationship by providing better user experience

    40:46 - "Any thoughts on how people incorporate technology into existing workflows?"

    45:45 - Hobbies of Eric

    47:00 - " if I wasn't working in construction"

    48:05 - Where people can find out about Eric


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