About This Episode

In this milestone 50th episode, we dive deep into the dynamics of building U.S.-focused construction technology companies from outside the United States. Our hosts explore how companies can leverage labor arbitrage and cost advantages while maintaining product quality and market competitiveness, particularly in robotics and 3D CAD sectors.

In This Episode

Building successful U.S.-focused construction tech companies requires understanding the balance between cost advantages and market presence

The unique advantages of building from markets like Europe, India, and Israel while targeting U.S. customers and valuations

How certain categories like robotics and 3D CAD benefit significantly from cross-border development models

Why field software and certain specialized AI applications might still benefit from being built within the U.S.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Introduction and milestone celebration

(02:00) - Understanding U.S. market dynamics

(09:53) - Cost basis comparison across markets

(14:59) - Valuation considerations and capital efficiency

(21:02) - Product development velocity and minimum feature sets

(31:22) - Market entry strategies and considerations

(38:16) - Investment landscape comparison

(44:50) - Conclusion and wrap-up

Resources or Companies Mentioned

Zendesk: https://www.zendesk.com/

Freshworks: https://www.freshworks.com/

Safety Culture: https://safetyculture.com/

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