ICYMI: Exciting New Series, Founder Deep Dives, Mighty Buildings

On this first-ever episode of Groundbreakers - we dive into the remarkable journey of Altaf, founder of ⁠SnapTrude⁠, who's reshaping the architecture and construction industry. From his roots in geometry research to revolutinising design tools, Altaf shares how persistence and vision turned rejection into triumph.

We're also joined by Shub Bhattacharya from ⁠Foundamental⁠, an early investor in SnapTrude, offering unique insights into the startup's growth.

Is 3D printing the future of construction? This startup's journey might surprise you. In this episode of BitBuilders, Gabriele interviews Alexey Dubov, co-founder of Mighty Buildings.

We learned about Alexey's journey from robotics to construction tech, the challenges of building a hardware startup in the construction industry, and how Mighty Buildings is transforming home building with 3D printing technology... and much more!

Is your startup targeting just 1% of a massive market? Think again. This common pitch strategy might be hurting your chances with investors. In this episode, we learned about Opus Flow's €1.7 million investment to boost their ERP solution for sustainable installers.

We also explored the 3D visualization market, discussing by 7.2 (formerly known as Apex Partners)'s investment in Lumion, a key player in AEC software. Patric also shared valuable insights on building successful startups in crowded markets like construction tech.

The Fallacy of '1% of the Market': Why You Need to Build a Real Business

In our most recent episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Patric offered a groundbreaking, blunt but powerful piece of advice:

 "If you want to build a fucking business, build a fucking business."

This colorful statement was prompted by our discussion on a trap many entrepreneurs fall into when pitching their startups - the "1% of the market" argument.

Startup valuations are crucial in venture capital. Jenny Song from Navitas Capital discusses their disciplined approach to valuing startups in today’s dynamic market.

In the competitive contech landscape, startups must master the delicate balance between product development and market entry. This article explores the challenges and strategies for success.

Learn how Matrak, an Australian startup, is revolutionising the industry with its advanced construction supply chain visibility solutions.