Carlos de Oliveira is a structural engineer, inventor, designer and entrepreneur. Carlos is the co-founder of Cast Connex and is a foremost expert in the design and use of steel castings in building and bridge construction.

I wanted to interview Carlos because he does great work and exemplifies what it means to choose an area of expertise where there is few competitors and develop products or services that lead one to dominate a narrow niche market.

There are literally no competitors that do what Carlos does and the story of Cast Connex is a fascinating one.

Here are a couple of quotes gleaned from the interview:

"Specialization can be an incredible tool for success"

"I think of the status quo as being our biggest competitor"

About the podcast: Single Serves is a podcast where we interview experts on single issues of interest to architects and designers. The thought-provoking ideas shared here are intended to inspire our listeners to become well-rounded entrepreneurs who are the leaders of their field.

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