In this episode, we sit down with Vlad Opanasiuk, CEO of REDD, emphasizing the unique challenges and opportunities in automating construction processes. He shares insights from a startup accelerator, highlighting the importance of quick execution and adaptability in the industry.

During the episode, we dive into: 

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Vlad Opanasiuk, CEO @ REDD (Revolutionary Engineering & Digital Design)

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Timestamps:

00:09 - Owen's Intro

00:54 - Shout out to our sponsor

01:09 - Podcast Starts - What is design automation?

05:37 - How do you think the industry is about automation?

09:13 - Incubator and launchpad

12:10 - How venture capitalist invests

14:57 - Ideas don't really matter

16:10 - None of the team had technical background

19:11 - Construction industry is a difficult industry for VC circles

21:58 - Not everything is software

23:00 - We are not selling designs. We are selling risks

26:00 - BIM and ML integration

30:15 - REDD - Revolutionary Engineering & Digital Design

33:10 - Outsourced RnD Department

34:00 - Is this for investor or engineer?

37:15 - What is the main obstacle and why is it not possible to do?

39:21 - how deep the product is, what's the range of this product?

43:48 - Plant based replacement concept

48:55 - Off topic question

52:20 - Ending