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New Scheduling Tools, US Startups High Failure Rate, & How Supply-Side Focus is Reshaping Tech Companies

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Is the traditional construction scheduling software about to become obsolete?

In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we discussed Planera's fresh take on construction scheduling, which just secured $13.5M in Series A funding.

We also explored the surprising uptick in US startup failures and what it reveals about the current market.

Additionally, we delved into the potential shift from demand-focused to supply-focused business models in tech.

Tune in to discover: 

✅ How Planera aims to simplify complex construction scheduling 

✅ Why more startups are failing, but it might not be all bad news 

✅ The rising importance of vertical integration in tech companies 

✅ How emerging markets are driving innovation in B2B platforms

Want to stay ahead in construction tech and startup trends? Listen now on Spotify.

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Company Mentioned:

  • Planera

  • Oracle (specifically their Primavera P6 software)

  • OpenAI

  • Microsoft

  • Uber

  • Meta (formerly Facebook)

  • SpaceX

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    Timestamps:

    02:12 Planera: Innovating Construction Scheduling and Planning 

    06:42 The Challenges of Traditional Scheduling Tools in Construction 0

    9:01 The High Failure Rate of Startups: A Natural Evolution 

    24:07 The Role of AI in Startups and the Construction Industry 

    30:01 The Shift towards Collaborative and Visual Solutions in Construction 

    31:15 The Dominance of the US Startup Market 

    32:39 The High Failure Rate in US Startups 

    33:54 Profitability of European Venture Funds 

    41:30 The Shift Towards Vertical Integration and B2B Marketplaces

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    Bricks, Buck$ And BytesBy Bricks And Bytes, Patric Hellermann, Dustin Devan