Building Ventures

Last month, we hosted our annual BVIN Fall Summit at The Standard, High Line in NYC. The day featured sessions exploring the front lines of #AI innovation in the built environment, the fine line of balancing #sustainability with growth, and the challenges of holding the line with #cybersecurity. At the summit, we presented the Building Ventures Innovators Award to BXP, Inc. SVP, Chief Technology Officer Jim Whalen in recognition of his commitment to supporting #buildingtechnology and #innovation. We're thrilled to recognize our friend, and original BVIN member, Jim. 👏 https://lnkd.in/gFvqJwTW

Notice a trend...? 😀 The launch of Measurabl's Next Gen #sustainability tech platform earlier this year has enjoyed an extraordinary response from the #realestate industry. Our new platform includes but is not limited to: fully proprietary utility automation to AI for data quality assurance, decarbonization scenario analysis, fully customizable reporting. And, most importantly, it's all sitting on top of our new Quantum Cloud - the world's largest repository of actual, aggregated sustainability data on real estate. If you haven't see Measurabl's newest technologies, please get in touch! They've changed the game. 🚀 🚀 I'm confident we will bring home some hardware and it all goes to our amazing customers and partners who voted for us in these awards programs: thank you for your commitment to innovation! Together we're taking a Quantum ;) leap towards sustainable real estate.

Last month, we hosted our annual BVIN Fall Summit at The Standard, High Line in NYC. The day featured sessions exploring the front lines of #AI innovation in the built environment, the fine line of balancing #sustainability with growth, and the challenges of holding the line with #cybersecurity. At the summit, we presented the Building Ventures Innovators Award to BXP, Inc. SVP, Chief Technology Officer Jim Whalen in recognition of his commitment to supporting #buildingtechnology and #innovation. We're thrilled to recognize our friend, and original BVIN member, Jim. 👏 https://lnkd.in/gFvqJwTW

With a few weeks behind us, we wanted to share seven key takeaways from Venture East for those who were unable to make it: 1. Growth equity & private equity investors continue to crowd the M&A market earlier in the investment cycle of many tech startups, seeking opportunities with less competition. 2. Incorporating artificial intelligence is becoming a standard for new tech startups, putting those without it behind the curve. 3. Existing tech solutions need a plan for keeping up with the proliferation of new AI-powered solutions. 4. Government regulation (ie, sustainability, decarbonization, local ordinances, etc) continues to provide opportunities for innovation. 5. Corporate open innovation programs play a critical role in the growth and development of the global tech ecosystem. The biggest companies in said ecosystem invest significant resources in the identification, adoption, and investment in tech startups. 6. With the industry's growth in capital over the last decade, there are increasingly more growth stage companies looking to scale globally and thinking about exit opportunities on the horizon. 7. Strategic acquirers are always thinking about their offerings and, in certain circumstances, are willing to place big bets externally rather than develop products internally. A big thank you to Tyler Sewall, our senior director of research, for providing these takeaways! If you missed out on Venture East but don't want to fall out of the conversation completely, check out our upcoming Venture West conference, happening April 2025 in San Francisco: https://lnkd.in/gfEpceDF

What a way to kick off Venture East, starting our first day off strong with our Construction Tech and Venture Forums convening at Autodesk's Boston tech hub, one of the Autodesk Technology Centers, for a half day of content, networking, and a behind-the-scenes look at Autodesk Research and the many amazing projects currently being developed within. A huge thanks to Autodesk for opening its doors to us and our member and sharing with us insights from ongoing projects and lessons learned from projects since completed. Also, another big thinks to our speakers, Autodesk's Dr. Nathan King and Building Ventures Partner Allen Preger, and facilitators, Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Senior Construction Technology Director Jack Moran, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, Trimble Inc. Senior Director of Strategy and Corporate Development James Park, who provided invaluable content, led fruitful discussions, and set the tone for how we hope the rest of the event to play out. Looking forward to ending out day out at Suffolk Technologies, where we'll be hearing pitches from the company's latest BOOST accelerator program cohort. Hope to see you there!

Our early afternoon panels bring a wealth of insights from diverse industries, focusing on decarbonizing heavy industries, adapting buildings to climate realities, and leveraging lessons from the Global South. Here’s what to look forward to: Early Afternoon Panels (Starting at 12:45 PM): 1. Decarbonizing Heavy Industries Heavy industries like steel, cement, and international energy present some of the toughest challenges for decarbonization. This panel, featuring Raffi Freeman (Sublime Systems), Laureen Meroueh, PhD (Hertha Metals Inc.), and Lynn Rouse (Chevron), will examine transformative innovations to make these sectors more sustainable. Moderated by Jacquelyn Pless (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), the discussion will address technological advancements, regulatory challenges, and the investments required to achieve meaningful reductions in emissions. This conversation is critical for those interested in the future of industrial sustainability. 2. Building Resilience: Learning from the Global South Emerging markets in the Global South are pioneering unique, resilient approaches to climate adaptation that the rest of the world can learn from. This panel features Tiza Mafira (Climate Policy Initiative), Naveen Ahlawat (Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.), and Gabriela Carrasco (Reciprocal), with Brenda Wiputeri (Harvard Business School) as moderator. The discussion will highlight the Global South’s role in climate resilience, exploring innovative models and strategies born from necessity and creativity. Gain insights into how these solutions can inspire global change and build a resilient future. 3. Sustainable Buildings: Adapting to the Future Buildings of the future need to withstand and adapt to the impacts of climate change, from water scarcity to energy demands. Panelists Daniel Betts, PhD, MBA (Blue Frontier, Inc.), Henrik Langeland (Enode), DR Richardson (Elephant Energy), and Lucas Turner-Owens (Building Ventures) will discuss groundbreaking solutions in sustainable building technology. Moderated by John Macomber (Harvard Business School), this session will explore how innovations in design, materials, and energy systems can make buildings more resilient and resource-efficient as they adapt to the 'new normal' of environmental challenges. This early afternoon session promises valuable insights for professionals, innovators, and policymakers tackling some of the world’s most complex environmental challenges. For more info visit https://lnkd.in/dr8VzF5w #ClimateSymposium2024 #Decarbonization #SustainableBuildings #GlobalSouth #ClimateResilience