ICYMI: Founding SpaceX, Implenia’s Innovation Strategy and Origin Story of Foundamental

"Innovation isn't just about digital solutions - sometimes it's about reinventing the materials we use every day."

In this episode, we had Karel Van Eechoud, Head of Innovation at Implenia. We got to learn about the challenges of urban construction, the importance of material innovation, and the role of entrepreneurship in a large construction company.

Ever wonder what it takes to start a rocket company? Or how SpaceX got off the ground? In this episode of BitBuilders, we had Jim Cantrell, one of SpaceX's founding team members.

He shared incredible stories from the early days of SpaceX and lessons learned building hard tech startups.

Note: This is the 1st episode of our 8-part Super Series with Foundamental.

The unique origin story of how three unlikely partners came together to create a global powerhouse in construction tech investing.

Are robots the future of infrastructure safety? This startup's journey might surprise you.

We learned about Troy's journey from healthcare to robotics, the challenges of building hardware startups, and how Gecko is transforming infrastructure maintenance for both private and public sectors.

We’ve seen the term “Entrepreneur In Residence” (EIR) coined in many ways. Is it just a “trendy” word? Is it a must-have title these days? Why the hell do you need one in construction?

Well, Victor Muchiri, an EIR at Barton Mallow, recently shared insights with us. His perspective sheds light on this emerging role in construction.

Discover the significant opportunity for improvement in heavy equipment management in construction. Learn how to optimise equipment usage and reduce costs.

Discover how cognitive biases in project management impact decision-making. Learn to identify and overcome availability, optimism, and salience biases for better project outcomes.

The construction tech landscape is expanding. Latin America and the Middle East are emerging as powerhouses of innovation, challenging Silicon Valley’s dominance.