42 - Charisma, Feedback & The Mixed Bag of being a Founder with Bhragan Paramananthan
Description
Episode 42 of Constructive Podcast we get the pleasure of hearing from Bhragan Paramanantham. He is a good friend and kindred spirit, and along with being an innovation driver at AECOM he has seen first hand the #contech startup landscape during his time with Formwork Labs.
We unpack the essential qualities of a successful construction founder: the balance between having a strong vision and being flexible to customer feedback , the importance of storytelling and charisma in raising funds, and why the startup journey requires true perseverance.
Bhragan helps bust the myth that construction is slow to innovate, explaining how thin profit margins and high-risk contracts dictate the industry’s pace and adoption of technology. We also look at the massive market opportunities in Design-Build delivery and the underserved renovation/retrofit sector.
Plus: Why you should stop trusting the company page and start listening to individual voices , and the realistic way to approach AI in construction (spoiler: focus on the problem first).
#ConstructionTech #ConstructionInnovation #AECIndustry #ConstructionStartup #DesignBuild #Renovation #ConstructionRisk #AIEssentials #Storytelling
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