Note: This is a Re-Release of an episode that was originally released on BitBuilders. "We were embarrassed by our first product, and that's exactly how it should be."

In today's episode of BitBuilders, we had Kevin Albert, co-founder and CEO of Canvas, and we got to learn about the challenges of bringing robotics to construction, the importance of focusing on customer pain points, and the journey from government grants to commercial success.

Tune in to find out about:

✅ Why being embarrassed by your first product is a good sign

✅ The importance of reducing lead times in hardware development

✅ How to find and nurture customer champions for your product

✅ The value of data-driven insights in improving customer experience

Listen now on Spotify to hear Kevin's insights on building a successful construction robotics company and the future of automation in the industry.

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"We're not trying to replace expert opinion about what is a risk. We're trying to make sure you're aware of everything that could go wrong."

In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Luigi and Brendan from Provision AI. We learned about their journey in creating a risk identification tool for construction projects, the challenges they faced, and how they're revolutionizing project risk management.

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How Provision AI helps contractors identify and manage project risks

✅ The evolution of their product from initial concept to current iteration

✅ Their approach to achieving product-market fit in different segments

✅ The importance of partnerships in growing awareness and improving their product

Listen now on Spotify to hear how Provision AI is changing the game in construction risk management!

"I had my first startup when I was five years old and I stole my parents' Polaroid camera and went to the local fair and sold people on Polaroids."

In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Dr. Sarah Buchner, founder of Trunk Tools, and we got to learn about her journey from carpenter to tech entrepreneur, the challenges of unstructured data in construction, and how AI is revolutionizing the industry.

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How Trunk Tools is building the "brain behind construction"

✅ The staggering amount of documentation in a typical construction project

✅ Why most construction tech fails to gain adoption

✅ How AI agents are automating bureaucratic tasks in construction

Listen now on Spotify to hear Dr. Buchner's insights on the future of construction technology and how Trunk Tools is empowering builders to focus on what they do best.