Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Eldar Sadikov, CEO & Co-Founder at Field Materials.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• From AI Researcher to Construction Tech Leader: Eldar Sadikov transitioned from a Stanford PhD program and PayPal-acquired startup to co-founding Field Materials.
• Deep Industry Roots: With a family background in construction, Eldar brings personal passion to solving procurement inefficiencies.
• AI That Wows the Industry: Their AI capabilities—especially document recognition—became the product’s standout feature, driving rapid growth.
• Rocket-Fueled Series A: Raised an oversubscribed Series A in just two weeks, buoyed by strong customer traction and growth.
• Big Vision for Vertical Software: Plans to double GMV and expand the platform’s modules, tackling the complexities of diverse construction trades.

To learn more about Field Materials:
Website http://www.fieldmaterials.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldmaterials/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldarsadikov/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Construction
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/

Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Tom Deane, Co-Founder and CEO at ProjectMark CRM.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Tom Deane’s Journey: From Dublin building sites to co-founding ProjectMark in San Francisco.
• Startup Lessons: Importance of validating customer pain and timing investor outreach.
• Fundraising Realities: Navigating the gray area of being “too early” or “too late” for VCs.
• Tech and Labor in Construction: AI adoption and labor shortages shaping the industry.
• ProjectMark's Vision: Simplifying data, enhancing relationships, and fueling revenue growth.

To learn more about ProjectMark CRM:
Website https://www.projectmark.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectmark/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-deane-5b93b93a/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Construction
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Josef Bromovsky, CEO and Co-Founder at Algoma.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Solving Housing Supply Crisis: Algoma uses AI to streamline pre-construction and address the U.S. housing shortage.
• Designed for Developers: Targets mid-sized real estate developers lacking large in-house analysis teams.
• Sustainability Recognized: Awarded for promoting mass timber use via New York and Georgia Mass Timber Studio grants.
• Pre-Construction Insights: Offers zoning, site capacity, rent comps, and demographic data through a single address search.
• Investor Confidence: Raised $2.3M in seed funding led by Zakuwa Ventures, focused on transforming the built environment.

To learn more about Algoma:
Website https://www.algoma.co/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/algomaco/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefbromovsky/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Construction
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: NK Chaitanya, CEO & Co-Founder at Track3D.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Track3D simplifies construction monitoring by using AI and visual data from any camera type—no BIM or drawings required.
• NK Chaitanya's tech journey spans 17 years, from gesture-control devices to smart city modeling, leading to Track3D's inception.
• AI breakthroughs now allow zero-shot object recognition, enabling tracking without prior data training.
• Future visions include autonomous robots on job sites providing real-time feedback and improving workflow accuracy.
• Accessibility is key—Track3D is scalable from multimillion-dollar projects to small home renovations.

To learn more about Track3D:
Website https://track3d.ai/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/track3dai/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaitanyanaredla/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Construction
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guests: Shreesha Ramdas, CEO & Co-Founder at Lumber & Kirk Samuelson, Executive Chairman at BuilderFax.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Lumber acquires BuilderFax to enhance innovation and support skilled construction workers.
• BuilderFax remains a free app, providing credential tracking, career support, and wellness tools for construction workers.
• Integration with Lumber enables seamless onboarding and verified credential transfers between apps.
• New capabilities planned, including career guidance, financial literacy, and mental wellness resources.
• Contractors can differentiate themselves by adopting the app and showing support for workforce development.

To learn more about:
Lumber Website https://www.lumberfi.com
Lumber LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumberfi/
BuilderFax Website https://www.builderfax.com/
BuilderFax LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/builderfax/

Guest's Socials:
Shreesha Ramdas LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreesharamdas/
Kirk Samuelson LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-samuelson-208768b6/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Construction
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Patric Hellermann, General Partner at Foundamental.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Patric Hellermann shares why Foundamental focuses solely on early-stage construction tech investments worldwide.
• Discover the regional tech bottlenecks from India’s supply chain to the U.S.'s fragmented software landscape.
• Learn why local “avatars” are critical and why copying successful models across geographies rarely works.
• Gain insight into Hellermann’s top investment areas: robotics, pre-construction efficiency, and new data infrastructures.
• Understand his philosophy on long-term impact and the nonlinear nature of innovation in construction.

To learn more about Foundamental:
Website https://www.foundamental.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundamental/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aecvc/?originalSubdomain=de

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Construction
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Tessa Lau, Founder & CEO at Dusty Robotics.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• The Inspiration Behind Dusty Robotics – Tessa Lau’s journey from AI and automation to revolutionizing construction with robotics.
• How Dusty Robotics Works – A breakdown of the field printer and how it enhances construction layout accuracy.
• Adoption & Challenges – Overcoming skepticism and achieving industry-leading accuracy.
• Robotics & Construction Misconceptions – It’s not about replacing labor, but improving quality and efficiency.
• Entrepreneurial Lessons – Tessa’s insights on resilience, adaptation, and leading through challenges.

To learn more about Dusty Robotics:
Website https://www.dustyrobotics.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dusty-robotics/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessalau/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Construction
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Victor Zhang, Co-Founder & CEO at Trestle.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• From Civil Engineering to AI-Driven Construction: Victor Zhang’s journey from infrastructure projects to co-founding Trestle.
• The Birth of Trestle: How Zhang identified a data gap in construction risk management and built a solution.
• AI in Risk Assessment: How Trestle's AI replicates risk managers’ expertise to streamline contractor-vendor partnerships.
• Overcoming Startup Challenges: The struggles of early product failures, gaining industry traction, and refining their market approach.
• What’s Next for Trestle: Expanding partnerships, network effects, and improving vendor-contractor collaboration.

To learn more about Trestle:
Website https://www.gotrestle.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotrestle/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vzhangpe/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Construction
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.