AEC Tech Journeys with Mayur Mistry

Why Building Got Slower Instead of Faster

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In this insightful interview, Kanav Hasija, Co-Founder & CEO at MeltPlan, shares his journey from IIT Kharagpur to building an AI-native pre-construction platform. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in the construction industry, the impact of AI, and practical advice for founders and industry professionals.

 

key topics

  • The systemic challenges in construction industry and how AI can address them
  • The importance of customer-centric product development in tech startups
  • The role of data and AI in transforming traditional industries

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    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

    01:44 Data as the Next Oil and Healthcare Insights

    04:21 Advice for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in the US

    06:40 Construction Industry's Productivity Decline

    08:52 Challenges in Construction Planning and Tools

    10:06 Market Insights from Trade Shows

    15:22 Distribution and Growth Strategies in Construction Tech

    19:26 Team Building and Hiring in the AI Era

    24:00 A Day in the Life of Kanav Hasija

    25:37 Rapid Fire: Personal Favorites and Advice

    26:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement to Embrace AI

     

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