by Mayur M Mistry
A platform for professional growth and personal growth for AEC Technologists with inspiring conversations with founders, builders and experts in AEC space. I am Mayur Mistry, cofounder of 3DGuru.ai, ex Perkins & Will Digital Innovation Technologist with M.Arch at University of Illinois and B.Tech Civil Engineer from IIT Bombay.
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August 8, 2026
Marian Pulford, Co-founder & CEO of Kestrel Labs, shares her journey from art and real estate to pioneering AI-driven building compliance software. Discover how her innovative approach is transforming the architecture industry by making building regulations more accessible and efficient. key topics The origin story of Kestrel Labs and the idea behind it How AI and data standardization improve building permitting The importance of deterministic systems in architecture tech Challenges and lessons learned as a first-time founder Industry trust and risk aversion in adopting new technology Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marian Pulford and Kestrel Labs 00:24 Marian's career highlights and background 01:50 The early days and inspiration behind Kestrel 02:07 Tinkering and validating the prototype 05:17 Key moments and milestones for Kestrel 06:07 How the product works and onboarding process 08:20 Aha moments and standardizing regulations 09:17 Lessons learned as a first-time founder 11:08 Industry challenges and trust in AI 13:47 Go-to-market lessons and early adopters 15:13 How listeners can support Kestrel Labs 16:14 Personal insights and rapid fire questions 17:32 Final thoughts and industry advice 💡Learn more about Kestrel Labs here: https://kestrellabs.com/ 📞 If you are exploring ai in construction or need support in GTM for your construction tech startup, book a discovery call using this link : https://calendly.com/mayur-mistry7/consultancy-discovery-call 📩 Don’t miss future episodes. Subscribe: https://aiaecdigest.substack.com/
August 5, 2026
In this episode, German Aparicio Jr., Program Manager of Early Innovation and Partner Development at Trimble, shares insights on startup acceleration, industry challenges, and the future of AI in construction and architecture. key topics Trimble's startup program Zero 60 Industry challenges in construction and architecture The role of AI and agentic systems in industry Post-acquisition team alignment at Trimble Opportunities for startups in construction tech takeaways Support startups by exploring their solutions and leveraging resources. AI and agentic systems are transforming construction and architecture. Persistence and timing are key for startup acceptance into programs. Trimble's culture fosters independence and innovation. The industry is ripe for robotics and digital labor solutions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to German Aparicio and his background 00:27 German's career highlights and educational journey 02:23 Experience at Gary Technologies and post-acquisition culture 05:01 Team alignment and future initiatives at Trimble 07:05 A week in the life of a Program Manager at Trimble 08:27 The Zero 60 startup program and its impact 10:23 Opportunities for startups to engage with Trimble 17:51 Areas of saturation and opportunities for innovation 20:37 Skills for students in architecture and construction 22:55 Supporting startups and the future of digital labor 💡Learn more about Trimble here: https://www.trimble.com/en 📞 If you are exploring ai in construction or need support in GTM for your construction tech startup, book a discovery call using this link : https://calendly.com/mayur-mistry7/consultancy-discovery-call 📩 Don’t miss future episodes. Subscribe: https://aiaecdigest.substack.com/
August 1, 2026
Hanyang Liu, Co-Founder of Quotr.ai, shares his journey from landscape architecture to building innovative AI tools for the construction industry. Discover how his team is transforming cost estimation, procurement, and project management with cutting-edge technology. key topics Transition from landscape architecture to AI startup Innovative AI tools for construction cost estimation and procurement Challenges in starting a construction tech company The importance of understanding customer pain points Future vision for Quotr.ai and expansion into new markets takeaways Focus on solving real customer pain points rather than just selling software Early validation and understanding workflow are crucial for product-market fit Building a dedicated team is key to scaling a startup Direct sourcing from factories can significantly reduce costs in construction International expansion requires adaptable product features Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hanyang Liu and Quotr.ai 00:25 Hanyang's career highlights from landscape architecture to AI 03:01 The confidence to start a tech company 04:40 First 90 days: finding product-market fit 06:34 Most proud moment: Building a dedicated team 07:32 How Quotr.ai's product works: cost estimation and sourcing 14:15 Three-year vision for Quotr.ai 16:18 Supporting the mission and future plans 17:29 Lessons learned in selling construction tech 18:37 Effective go-to-market strategies 19:28 Company culture: Customer-centric approach 20:22 Rapid fire: Personal favorites and advice 💡Learn more about Quotr.ai here: https://quotr.ai/ 📞 If you are exploring ai in construction or need support in GTM for your construction tech startup, book a discovery call using this link : https://calendly.com/mayur-mistry7/consultancy-discovery-call 📩 Don’t miss future episodes. Subscribe: https://aiaecdigest.substack.com/
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A platform for professional growth and personal growth for AEC Technologists with inspiring conversations with founders, builders and experts in AEC space.
I am Mayur Mistry, cofounder of 3DGuru.ai, ex Perkins & Will Digital Innovation Technologist with M.Arch at University of Illinois and B.Tech Civil Engineer from IIT Bombay.
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