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KP Unpacked explores the biggest ideas in AEC, AI, and innovation, unpacking the trends, technology, discussions, and strategies shaping the built environment and beyond.
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What happens when execution isn't enough to raise capital? In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Nick tackle a critical founder mistake: obsessing over traction while forgetting to sell the vision. Inspired by a portfolio company struggling to fundraise despite excellent execution, they unpack why venture capital demands storytelling (not just proof points) and why construction tech founders in particular fall into the "show me" trap when they should be in "tell me" mode. The conversat...
What if getting cheaper is actually the goal? In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Nick unpack why AI-driven deflation isn't something to fear, it's the entire point of innovation. From Davos narratives to Elon's predictions to the Grok CEO's commentary, deflation is becoming the dominant framework for understanding AI's economic impact. But construction, housing, healthcare, and education have resisted this trend for decades. Why? KP walks through live AI experiments: writing 150 job...
This episode is a reality check for anyone who thinks construction is just catching up to tech. It's not. Construction is now leading it. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Nick make the case that design and construction have become the single most important constraint on technological progress. Data centers can't get built fast enough. Housing can't scale. Power generation is racing to keep pace. And for the first time in history, construction is facing technology-driven upgrade cy...
This episode is a gut check for founders heading into 2026. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP sits down with Nick to unpack a question every builder eventually faces: are you pushing through healthy friction or slamming into an immovable wall? From startup shutdowns to lifestyle businesses to full resets, they explore how to make clearer decisions when time (not money) is the real constraint. This conversation spans the very practical (how founders are using AI tools daily to replace entire ...
This is our final episode of the year, and we’re ending it with the kind of conversation AEC needs more of. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP sits down with Dr. Barry Clark (CTO) to connect the dots from “physical startups” (robots sewing denim) to what comes next: robots + humans coexisting on jobsites, AI-driven motion control, and a coming wave of materials + manufacturing innovation that could reshape how we design and build. If you’re a founder, operator, or AEC leader wondering what’s ...
If you want to understand the future of construction, look at your phone. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Nick explain why the next major shift in AEC will mirror the moment Uber replaced the taxi. Not because of sci-fi tech, but because of something simpler: total transparency. Today’s owners operate in a black box. Schedules slip, change orders land without context, and updates lag behind reality. KP and Nick argue that the construction company that embraces real-time visibilit...
Founders, if your board meetings feel pointless, this one’s for you. Rethink the people shaping your company’s future. Private company boards should drive growth, not block it. Yet too often, they become performative, disengaged, or simply wrong for a company’s stage. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Nick unpack what makes boards work — and why so many founders get them wrong. They break down the difference between governance and guidance, how private equity’s rigor reshapes acco...
AEC leaders, operators, and innovators, this one matters. Listen now and fix your closeout before it burns value. The closeout process is where most projects quietly fail. In this episode of KP Unpacked, the #1 podcast in AEC, KP Reddy and Nick pull back the curtain on why handovers break, why owners get stuck with the bill, and how to design for decades instead of deadlines. From BIM’s broken promise to the CapEx vs OpEx split, this is a hard reset on how AEC should finish work. Highl...
If meritocracy starts at a web form, do you still need warm intros or just relentless curiosity? Track3D founder/CEO NK Chaitanya joins KP for a field-level riff on founder-led sales, learning on job sites, and why doing the unscalable early creates durable moats later. We unpack how a cold application turned into a partnership, why “works on day one” beats roadmap theater, and how automating the boring parts brings joy back to building. NK also breaks down Track3D’s $10M Series A, the tech v...
If you can ship a site plan with one click, do you still need the degree or just better prompts? Director of Innovation Brandon Blackberg (RTM Engineering) joins KP for a fast, practitioner-level riff on how AI is reshaping civil and structural work. We cover the “McDonald’s vs gourmet” future of delivery, why generalists win in a systems world, and how to avoid getting locked into someone else’s feature stack. We also talk vibe coding, token bills, and what KP would do if he started a firm t...
KP Unpacked, the #1 number podcast in AEC breaks down how early-stage teams actually win attention and revenue in 2025. KP and Nick go deep on founder-led distribution, “signature marketing” vs checklist B2B tactics, and why authenticity beats AI-generated slop. You’ll hear concrete examples from guerrilla stunts at conferences, product-led marketing, event strategy (sponsor vs booth), and running tight experiments you can pivot from fast. We also cover brand risk, mission-first m...
In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP and Nick break down one of the toughest choices for hardware and robotics founders in AEC: Should you sell the equipment, offer it as a service, or self-perform the work? We cover how to size distribution and reduce friction, when CapEx vs OpEx tilts the deal, what risk transfer really costs, and why your choice is not static. We also get into channel pitfalls like exclusivity and rights of first refusal, and share field lessons from companies building real...
Welcome back to KP Unpacked, the #1 podcast in AEC! In this episode, KP Reddy sat down with Ahmad Omar, founder of Slate, also our Mastermind member, to discuss the new wave of entrepreneurship sweeping through the AEC industry. Ahmad shares his journey of leaving a large firm to start his own, highlighting how today's technology, including AI, has shattered traditional barriers to entry for new companies. This conversation delves into why the rigid, slow-moving systems of the past are no lon...
Welcome to KP Unpacked of the #1 podcast in AEC. In this conversation, KP Reddy and Nick Durham cut through the noise and challenge the stories AEC leaders keep telling themselves. From LinkedIn posts that sparked heated debates to hard truths the industry avoids, this episode doesn’t play safe. It pushes you to rethink how innovation, scarcity, and leadership actually work in the built world. We revisit KP’s most discussed LinkedIn posts, including: Why paradox is a moat.The real reason star...
The #1 podcast in AEC. In this episode, KP Reddy and Nick Durham unpack why defensibility today looks less like patents and more like paradoxical thinking, and why the smartest move for AI “wrappers” is to act like a services firm that sells results, not features. 5 Big Ideas Wrappers = Services Business: If you’re building an LLM wrapper, stop pitching IP. Sell industry outcomes, deliver faster/cheaper with your toolset, and price like pros.Moat = Paradoxical Thinking: Your edge isn’t secre...
In this episode of KP Unpacked, the #1 podcast in AEC, KP and guest Frank Lazaro explore how AI is reshaping the job market for recent graduates and what parents should tell their children about future career prospects. They discuss strategies for navigating an economy where traditional entry-level jobs are disappearing and entrepreneurship offers promising alternatives. • The job market for recent graduates has softened similar to the post-dot-com bubble era • Three emerging career categori...
The #1 Podcast in AEC. This episode marks a first: KP sits down with Nick for their debut recording together on KP Unpacked. Funny enough, you heard their second episode (on the MIT AI Report) before this one because the MIT discussion was too timely to hold back. But here’s where it all started. Expect raw takes, sarcastic banter, and unfiltered truths about startups, venture capital, and the built world. Highlights from KP & Nick’s first rodeo: “You know nothing” - why KP tells teams to...
Welcome to KP Unpacked, the #1 podcast in AEC. Hosted by @KP Reddy and co-host @Nick Durham. What if the way we measure work is completely wrong? In this episode, KP and Nick dive into the MIT “Gen AI Divide” report and uncover how incentives, adoption, and measurement distort the real impact of AI inside enterprises. Here’s what you’ll hear in this conversation: Why most companies report “no AI benefits” even though 95% of employees use AI dailyThe hidden incentives that keep workers...
Welcome to KP Unpacked - the #1 podcast in AEC. What if buying a home felt like talking to Jarvis instead of chasing a realtor? In this episode, Jeff Echols sits down with Enoc Silva, CEO of Vuen AI, to unpack how AI-powered visual agents are reshaping real estate, construction, and the built world. 🔑 Highlights from this episode: How AI visual agents give buyers on-demand 3D property tours that answer every question in real time.Why this tech could cut sales cycles from a year to weeks.The h...
Most AEC and manufacturing firms are leaving serious money on the table. Jordan Wilson, Director of Business Development at Corporate Tax Advisors, joins Jeff to unpack a major tax law change that could put hundreds of thousands back into your business. From reversing Section 174 amortization to unlocking retroactive R&D credits, this update has big implications for growth, innovation, and M&A. Whether you run a billion-dollar firm or a bootstrapped startup, you’ll want to...
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