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September 28, 2023#060 - Steve Zahm - Chief Culture Officer - Tips & Strategies For Building The Workplace People Love
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Steve Zahm, the Chief Culture Officer at Procore.
In this episode, we learn some key lessons from Steve while working at Procore, tips to build a healthy culture in a company, cultural differences in the software and construction industry, and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
Key lessons Steve learned as Chief Culture Officer

The secret sauce behind the thriving culture at Procore

Strategies for ensuring a healthy culture in any company

Cultural Differences in the software industry and construction industry
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Steve Zahm | Chief Culture Officer at Procore | ConTech
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Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠
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Timestamps:
(0:00-5:10) - Intro
(5:10 -06:50) - Early Vision of Procore
(6:50-9:10) - Role of Chief Culture Officer at Procore
(9:10-12:10) - Secret sauce behind healthy culture at Procore
(12:10-17:10) - Key lessons Steve learned while working in Procore
(17:10-19:00) - Ways to measure culture in an organization
(19:00-21:20) - Difference in culture between Software Industry and Construction Industry
(21:20- 22:06) - Outro
24 min
September 27, 2023#059 - Sarah Hodges - From Cashier to Chief Marketing Officer At Procore: Unveiling Key ConTech Marketing Strategies and Sarah’s Journey To The Top
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Sarah Hodges, the Chief Marketing Officer at Procore.
In this episode, we learn about Sarah’s journey, some key lessons Sarah learned as CMO at Procore, successful marketing strategies for startups, and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
Key lessons Sarah learned working as a Chief Marketing Officer at Procore

Different ways to test marketing strategies

How to develop confidence

Marketing strategies for startups

Procore’s marketing strategies
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Sarah Hodges | Chief Marketing Officer at Procore | ConTech
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Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠
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Timestamps:
(0:00-2:05) - Intro
(2:05 -03:50) - Key Lessons you learnt as a CMO
(3:50-7:00) - Ways to Test Marketing Strategies
(7:00-08:50) - How to develop confidence
(8:50-18:40) - Groundbreak and its marketing strategies
(18:40-20:40) - Advice for Marketing team at Startups
(20:40- 21:30) - Outro
24 min
September 26, 2023#058 - Julian Clayton - Understanding Product’s Management With Procore’s VP
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Julian Clayton, the VP of Product for General Contractors at Procore.
In this episode, we learn about Julian’s journey, Innovations and product management at Procore, the role of a VP in the product team and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
What VP of Product does

How innovation happens and new products are launched

How the implementation of products are managed

Strategies to keep yourself motivated
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Julian Clayton | VP of Product for General Contractors at Procore | ConTech
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Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠
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Timestamps:
(0:00-12:30) - Intro
(12:30 -14:50) - What a VP of Product does
(14:50-18:00) - How innovation happens while launching a new product
(18:00-24:00) - How you manage the implementation of new products
(24:00-28:10) - How do you decide on products to be released in future
(28:10-32:10) - Strategies that keep you motivated
(32:10- 33:01) - Outro
36 min
September 22, 2023#057 - Rohan Jawali - How LLMs And AI Will Shape the Next Decade Of Construction Tech
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Rohan Jawali, the Co-Founder of Joist.ai
In this episode, we learn about the key lessons Rohan learned while building an AI-based startup, the significance and capabilities of LLMs in construction, how to write better prompts, and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
How LLM’s will change construction

How to write better prompts

Limits and the future of LLMs

The key areas that LLM’s disrupt
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Rohan Jawali | Co-Founder of Joist.ai | ConTech
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Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠
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Timestamps:
(0:00-3:28) - Intro
(4:40-8:05) - Key lessons Rohan learnt while growing Joist.ai
(8:05-13:19) - Introduction to Joist.ai
(13:19-17:30) - What are LLMs and why they are useful
(17:30-20:40) - How LLMs are changing construction drawings
(20:40-25:01) - Why Rohan prefers LLMs
(25:01-29:00) - Importance of prompting
(29:00-32:40) - Use of AI for Drawings In Construction
(32:40-35:25) - Limits of LLMs
(35:25-40:00) - Future of LLMs
(40:00-43:40) - Introduction to On Deck
(43:40-44:16) - Outro
47 min
September 15, 2023#056 - Kyle Nitchen - The Influential Project Manager - How Construction Project Managers Adopt Technology
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Kyle Nitchen, the Influential Project Manager.
In this episode, we learn about what makes a great project manager and why/how construction project managers like Kyle adopt technology on their sites.
Tune in to find out about:
What make a great project manager

Pain points on site that technology can solve

The importance of soft skills

What makes great leaders

Ways to improve content and writing skills
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Kyle Nitchen | The Influential Project Manager | ConTech
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We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming!
Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak
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Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠
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Timestamps:
(0:00-3:17) - Intro
(3:17-5:03) - Kyle's Exceptional Project Management Process
(5:03-7:00) - Qualities for Becoming an Influential Product Manager like Kyle
(7:00-17:30) - The Vital Role of Soft Skills
(17:30-21:00) - Unaddressed Challenges in the Construction Industry
(21:00-24:30) - Trends Shaping Offsite Construction
(24:30-31:18) - The Shrinking Workforce in Construction
(31:18-34:30) - Leading with Purpose and Vision
(34:30-38:20) - Enhancing Your Writing Abilities
(38:20) - Outro
42 min
September 08, 2023#055 - Kingma Ma - Getting Inside a VC's Mind: Pitching, Investing, Common Mistakes, Due Diligence and Funding
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Kingma Ma, Managing Director UK at PT1 and Member Board of Directors at UK PropTech Association (UKPA).
In this episode, we discuss PT1’s investment thesis, mistakes businesses make when pitching their services to VCs, VC's approach to investing in startups, ConTech in the UK vs. Europe and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
The VC investment process

Most common framework VCs follow for investing in businesses

What makes a great founder

PT1’s due diligence process
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Kingma Ma | Managing Director UK at PT1 | ConTech
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We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming!
Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak
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Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠
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Timestamps:
(0:00:00-0:06:55) - Intro
(0:06:55-0:09:35) - Day in the life of an MD in the UK
(0:09:35-0:21:00) - PT1's framework for investing in businesses
(0:21:00-0:30:30) - PT1’s due diligence process
(0:30:30-0:32:50) - Comparing ConTech in the UK vs. Europe
(0:32:50-0:35:15) - Determining the potential success of a startup
(0:35:15-0:39:10) - Common mistakes businesses make when pitching their services
(0:39:10-0:41:00) - VC's approach to investing in startups
(0:41:00-0:58:20) - Best practices for VCs when communicating with investors
(0:58:20-0:59:07) - Outro
1 hr
August 30, 2023#054 - Kris Lengieza - Vision Behind Procore and the Future of Construction Tech
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Kris Lengieza, Vice President of Global Partnerships and Alliances at Procore Technologies.
We discuss Procore's vision, the Groundbreak conference, technology integration, opportunities in construction and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
Procore’s vision

Opportunities in construction

Benefits of integrated platform vs. siloed solutions

Procore's Groundbreak conference
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Kris Lengieza | Vice President of Global Partnerships and Alliances at Procore Technologies | ConTech
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We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming!
If you are, use promo code BRICKS100 for $100 off your ticket price.
Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak
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Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠
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Timestamps:
(0:00:00-0:07:30) - Intro
(0:07:30-0:20:00) - How Procore’s vision is improving lives in construction
(0:20:00-0:23:10) - Opportunities in construction
(0:23:10-0:26:42) - Benefits of an integrated platform vs. siloed solutions
(0:26:42-0:39:00) - Procore's Groundbreak conference
(0:39:00-0:39:25) - Outro
40 min
August 25, 2023#053 - Linden Dover - Strategies For Startup Growth In Construction Tech
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Linden Dover, Founder of Weaver. We discuss his journey of building a tech startup, B2B and B2C dynamics in the construction industry, future of home renovation and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
Strategies for growing a startup

Challenges while onboarding construction workers in tech

B2C challenges in construction tech

The future of home renovation
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Linden Dover | Founder of Weaver | ConTech
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We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming!
If you are, use promo code BRICKS100 for $100 off your ticket price.
Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak
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Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠
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Timestamps:
(0:00:00-0:05:54) - Intro
(0:05:54-0:10:07) - How to manage tech background in any startup
(0:10:07-0:19:34) - Strategies for growing a startup
(0:19:34-0:25:24) - How to onboard construction workers in tech
(0:25:24-0:27:05) - B2C challenges in construction tech
(0:27:05-0:37:04) - Thoughts on home renovation with tech and its future
(0:37:04-0:37:25) - Outro
38 min
August 18, 2023#052 - Josh Levy - From Construction to Contracts : How Document Crunch is Improving Contracts
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes we have Josh Levy, CEO of Document Crunch. We discuss the importance of building a strong team culture, contracts in the construction industry, maintaining work-life balance as a CEO and many more!
Tune in to find out about:
Key factors in building a team within your business,

Common Issues with construction contracts,
How to sell software in construction industry,
Interview techniques when hiring,

Challenges of being a CEO,

Learning and improvement culture in early stage startups.
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Josh Levy | CEO of Document Crunch | ConTech
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We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming!
If you are, use promo-code BRICKS100 for $100 off your ticket price.
Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak
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Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠
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Timestamps:
(0:00:00-0:14:00) - Intro
(0:14:00-0:18:15) - Difficulties in complying with every construction contract procedure
(0:18:15-0:20:20) - Common issues with construction contracts
(0:20:20-0:28:38) - Experience selling software to the construction industry
(0:28:38-0:30:25) - Key factors in building the team at Document Crunch
(0:30:25-0:34:30) - Interview techniques when hiring
(0:34:30-0:43:35) - Challenges of being a CEO
(0:43:35-0:44:39) - Outro
45 min
August 11, 2023#051 - Ron Nussbaum - From Marines to Tech Founder: Communication, Construction Tech, and Bootstrapping a Startup
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes we got a chance to talk with Ron Nussbaum, founder of BuilderComs, to discuss the importance of communication in the construction process, social media presence, team building more:
We also touch on Ron's transition from the US Marines to Construction and his present venture - BuilderComs.
Tune in to find out about:
Importance of focussing on solving customer’s PAIN points

Importance of communication in Construction

How to build a successful team in your business

75 Hard Challenge

Importance and leveraging of social media presence
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Ron Nussbaum | Founder of BuilderComs | ConTech
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We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming!
If you are, use promo-code BRICKS100 for $100 off your ticket price.
Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak
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Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.
Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠
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Timestamps:
(0:00:00-0:07:43) - Intro
(0:07:43-0:12:22) - Introduction of BuilderComs and Ron’s experience transitioning from Marines to Construction to Tech Startup Founder
(0:12:22-0:17:28) - How to address a long-standing customer pain point in the construction industry
(0:17:28-0:23:16) - How to find ideal team members
(0:23:16-0:25:14) - Role as a CEO, founder, and hands-on contributor
(0:25:14-0:32:47) - Importance of building audience and brand recognition
(0:32:47-0:37:10) - Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Construction
(0:37:10-0:41:25) - 75 Hard Challenge: A Life-Changing Routine
(0:41:25-0:42:56) - Outro
43 min