In this insightful interview, Quinn Small, Founder & CEO at Driive, shares her journey from early career in window coverings to leading a tech-driven scheduling platform for home services. Discover how her innovative approach leverages AI and automation to transform industry practices, improve efficiency, and boost revenue.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey Begins: From Childhood to Entrepreneurship

02:33 Identifying the Problem: The Birth of Driive

04:13 Building the Prototype: Early Days of Development

06:45 Customer Feedback: Understanding Market Needs

09:09 Navigating Scheduling Challenges: The Art and Science

12:00 AI and Automation: The Future of Scheduling

22:22 Rapid Fire Round: Personal Insights and Advice

💡Learn more about Driive here: https://getdriive.com/ 

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Clive Jordan, Co-founder & CEO of Plannerly, shares insights from his 30-year career in the AEC industry, focusing on BIM management, industry challenges, and startup lessons. Discover how he navigated industry resistance, built a collaborative platform, and the importance of trust and simplicity in digital transformation.

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00:00 Clive Jordan's Industry Background and Achievements

02:03 How Technology Can Be 'Evil' in Construction

04:44 First 90 Days of Building Plannerly

07:40 Early Industry Feedback and Problem Recognition

09:39 Translating Industry Needs into Product Features

11:31 The Power of Simplicity in Software Design

14:50 Positioning Plannerly as a Management Platform

18:12 Automating Workflow and Document Management

22:06 Iterative Development and Customer Feedback

25:40 Building Trust and Demonstrating Value

28:21 Advice to Younger Self and Future Entrepreneurs

💡Learn more about Plannerly here: https://plannerly.com/ 

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In this insightful interview, Shelley Copsey, CEO and co-founder of FYLD, shares her journey from advising on innovation to building AI solutions for field workers. Discover how her company leverages real-time data, AI, and user-centric design to transform infrastructure maintenance and safety.

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00:00 Introduction to FYLD and Its Mission

00:37 Shelley's Journey from Corporate to Startup

02:35 Early Days of FYLD: Challenges and Adaptations

05:31 Customer Insights and Aha Moments

08:14 Product Overview: Transforming Field Data into Actionable Insights

11:09 Onboarding Process and Use Case Selection

13:39 Behavioral Changes in Field Workers

16:18 Challenges in Developing Solutions for Field Workers

18:18 Future Vision for FYLD and AI Integration

21:08 Closing Thoughts and Advice for Founders

💡Learn more about FYLD here: https://fyld.ai/ 

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In this insightful interview, David Niewiadomski, General Manager at Building Works, shares his journey from civil engineering to leading innovative building data solutions. Discover how Building Works is transforming construction closeout processes, improving data management, and future-proofing buildings with cutting-edge technology.

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00:00 Introduction to David Niewiadomski

00:19 Career Journey and Pivotal Moments

02:44 Mentorship and Learning

03:38 Joining Building Works

09:10 Challenges in the Construction Industry

11:10 Understanding Client Needs

15:05 Technology and Data Management

16:58 Future of Building Works

18:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

💡Learn more about Building Works here: https://www.buildingworksinc.com/ 

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Mark Seeger, founder and co-CEO of Glydways, shares his journey from engineering to revolutionizing urban mobility with autonomous flow networks. Discover how his innovative approach aims to transform city transportation by moving from scarcity to abundance of flow, addressing congestion, cost, and sustainability.

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00:00 Introduction to Glydways and Mark Seeger

00:40 Mark Seeger's Career Journey and Philosophy

03:08 The Concept of Flow Networks in Mobility

09:00 Technical Hurdles and Historical Context

15:41 Lessons from Bets and Market Acceptance

25:03 Proud Moments and Team Dynamics

29:09 Vision for 2030 and Future of Logistics

31:23 Advice for Founders and Closing Thoughts

💡Learn more about Glydways here: https://www.glydways.com/

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In this insightful interview, Lisa Mohapatra, CEO of Bidblox AI, shares her journey from mechanical engineering to leading AI-driven solutions in construction. Discover how her platform automates pre-construction processes, reduces manual work by 80%, and accelerates project timelines, transforming the traditional AEC industry.

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00:00 Introduction to Bidblox AI and Lisa Mohapatra

03:46 Career Journey and Founding Bidblox AI

07:50 Early Days of Bidblox and Customer Engagement

10:44 Proudest Moments and Customer Sign-Up

12:43 Target Market and Project Types for Bidblox

14:48 Understanding Multi-Agent Systems in Construction

20:11 Onboarding Process and Customer Support

21:23 Expanding Partnerships and Community Support

25:41 Closing Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Founders

💡Learn more about Bidblox AI here: https://www.bidblox.ai/

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Andrea Matta, co-founder of Ideatura, breaks down why construction documentation remains one of the most painful bottlenecks in architecture. 

Drawing from his experience working with Revit in real-world projects, he explains how repetitive workflows and manual detailing still dominate despite advanced 3D models. In this conversation, he shares how Ideatura is building AI inside Revit to automate these processes and rethink how architects execute drawings.

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00:00 Introduction to Andrea Matta and Ideatura

02:30 Pain Points in Revit and Construction Documentation

05:22 The Early Days of Ideatura

08:38 Building a Revit Plugin vs. Standalone Product

12:31 Technical Challenges in Dimensioning

16:41 Navigating the Architectural Market

20:09 Reflections on the Startup Journey

23:28 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

💡Learn more about Ideatura here: https://ideatura.ai/

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In this insightful interview, Vince Meens, founder and CEO of Maeconomy, shares his journey from tech development to revolutionizing circular construction. Discover how his innovative platform is turning urban materials into valuable, tradable assets, and learn practical strategies for sustainable urban development.

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00:00 Introduction to Maeconomy and Vince Meens

00:58 Vince Meens: Early Career and Tech Journey

01:49 Challenges and Choices in Career Development

02:46 Inspiration Behind Circular Construction

04:25 Technical Hurdles in Circular Economy

07:11 Proudest Moments in Maeconomy's Journey

08:21 How Maeconomy Works with Municipalities

12:36Transforming Materials into Financial Assets

13:31 Addressing Timing Issues in Material Reuse

17:09 Lessons from Onboarding Municipalities

19:14 Go-to-Market Strategies and Insights

21:47 Engaging Listeners in the Mission

23:01 Rapid Fire Round and Personal Insights

💡Learn more about Maeconomy here: https://www.maeconomy.org/

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In this episode, Christoffer Winquist, CEO & Co-founder of Groundhawk.io, shares insights into how AI and 3D mapping are revolutionizing underground infrastructure digitization across Europe. Discover the journey from startup inception to scaling, technical challenges, and future visions for construction industry transformation.

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00:00 Introduction to Groundhawk and Christoffer Winquist

00:52 Career Journey and Early Startups

02:48 The Founding Story of Groundhawk

04:48 Lessons from Early Days and Technical Hurdles

08:49 Milestones and Customer Onboarding

11:02 Vision for the Future of Groundhog

13:11 Go-to-Market Strategies and Lessons Learned

16:07 Opportunities in the Construction Industry

18:59 Supporting Groundhawk's Mission

20:09 Rapid Fire Round and Closing Thoughts

💡Learn more about Groundhawk.io here: https://www.groundhawk.io/

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In this episode, Kirk Donohoe, CEO of GRAND, breaks down how trust infrastructure is reshaping the construction industry through AI-driven payment systems, unlocking new opportunities for entrepreneurship and business growth. 

He shares hard-earned startup advice, from navigating go-to-market strategies to avoiding common pitfalls when building a company to sell. If you’re exploring the intersection of AI, fintech, and real-world industries, this conversation offers a clear look at where trust networks are heading next.

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00:00 Kirk Donohoe: From Science to Entrepreneurship

08:24 Building Trust in Payments and Construction

16:33 The Vision for GRAND: A New Era in Commerce

24:48 Rapid Fire: Insights and Personal Reflections

💡Learn more about GRAND here: https://heygrand.com/

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