Why Most Construction Tech Startups Are Doomed To Fail | KP Reddy, Founder Of Shadow Ventures Bricks And Bytes podcast

Why Most Construction Tech Startups are Doomed to Fail | KP Reddy, Founder of Shadow Ventures

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What does it REALLY take to launch a successful construction tech startup?

KP Reddy, a global authority in AEC and founder of Shadow Ventures, pulls back the curtain and reveals the secrets behind startup success.

Join us for an eye-opening episode with Reddy – a VC, founder, CEO, advisor, investor, professor and author – to learn how to break into the industry. Listen to how he combines expertise in advanced technologies with critical, in-the-trenches experience.

Discover his unique take on the future of venture capital driven by AI – and how it can transform the way startups are built and funded.
Key takeaways:
Founders must remain curious and validate their ideas before launching
AI could significantly lower barriers to entry for software startups
The construction tech space is ripe with opportunities for innovation
Shadow Ventures is supporting early-stage companies with industry expertise and connections

And much more.

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Tune in now to learn from one of the most knowledgeable and experienced voices in the construction tech industry.

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Timestamps: (00:00 - 02:36) - Intro

(02:36 - 09:30) - KP's Construction Background

(09:30 - 20:06) - Finding The Right Founders In Construction Tech

(20:06 - 23:47) - KP's Experience Writing 3 Books

(23:47 - 30:19) - Advice for Founders Who Just Raised Money

(30:19 - 35:50) - Portfolio Companies That KP Has Invested At

(35:50 - 41:18) - Startups Building Tangible Things

(41:18 - 50:29) - Process Followed In Backend by Shadow Ventures

(50:29 - 59:15) - Corporate Venture Capitalists

(59:15 - 01:12:41) - How VCs Identify Good Robotics Startups

(01:12:41 - 01:19:42) - How Much Importance VCs Give To Profitability

(01:19:42 - 01:20:20) - Outro

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