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Cut to the chase Nici 🤯😅 🏗️ - that's what I feel when listening to myself in the Bricks & Bytes's podcast. More practice needed! Anyhow, it's important that the message reaches decisionmakers across the construction industry globally. The MESSAGE? Moving materials around the construction industry is a logistical nightmare. It affects millions of construction employees around the world and causes 8% of global emissions. How do we fix this? By FOCUSING ON MATERIAL SUPPLIERS! These key players not only handle transportation but also serve as CRITICAL HUBS FOR THE INDUSTRY. This important message needs to be understood, challenged and refined by decisionmakers on a global scale. Until then, Alrik continues driving change from the ground up! 🏗️ 🚚 🍀 ✌ STARK Group Saint-Gobain Heidelberg Materials AB Karl Hedin Renta Sverige

From Morgan Stanley to Alrik’s CEO - A Journey of Building Billion-Dollar Companies In today's episode of Groundbreakers from Bricks & Bytes, we had Nici Sundén-Cullberg, former CEO of Lendify and co-founder of Alrik. We got to learn about his transition from investment banking to fintech, the challenges of scaling a lending platform, and his latest venture in construction tech. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Nici went from a suit-and-tie banker to a barefoot startup founder ✅ The journey of growing Lendify to a €130 million exit ✅ Why Nici turned down a climate tech opportunity to start Alrik ✅ How Alrik is solving logistics nightmares for construction material distributors Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear Nici's insights on building successful companies and navigating the complex world of fintech and construction technology. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/emRd93GA ----- Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. Forever : https://lnkd.in/gHJDJbjR ----- #podcast #construction #constructionindustry #bricksandbytes #startups  #architecture #design #civilengineering #engineering #constructiontechnology #engineer #architect #civilengineer #concrete #podcaster #podcasting #entrepreneur #podcasts #podcastlife #startups #entrepreneurship

🚀 Lessons Learned in the Pre-Seed Round for SaaS Founders 💡 In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, I sat down with Gary Liskovich to dive into the realities of raising a Pre-Seed round for SaaS startups. Gary shares powerful insights from his experience in the franchising space, a sector that’s widely known yet often misunderstood. One key takeaway? The importance of educating investors on the problem you're solving. It’s not just about selling your solution but also bringing them into the story—making it human and relatable. Gary highlights how he and his co-founder, with their deep franchising knowledge, had to shift from purely technical pitches to storytelling that connected with investors on a personal level. If you're navigating your own early-stage funding, this episode is packed with actionable advice on how to turn your expertise into a compelling narrative that resonates with investors. Episode 164 is now available, links down below 👇 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gbwQYvdS Apple: https://rpb.li/tgVFdD Spotify: https://rpb.li/7pwzP5 #SaaSFounders #PreSeed #StartupLessons #VentureCapital #InvestorPitch #FranchiseTech #SaaSFunding #StartupJourney #PitchDeck #InvestorRelations #SaaSEducation #FounderStory #EntrepreneurTips #TechFounders #FranchiseBusiness #StartupTips #FundingStrategy #SaaSCommunity #ProblemSolving #StartupGrowth #SaaSStartups

Speckle's $12.5M Series A: A Game-Changer for AEC Data Infrastructure In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Speckle's impressive $12.5 million Series A funding round, led by Addition, to build the first data hub for the AEC industry. We also learned about Rexel's rejection of an unsolicited $8.5 billion takeover bid from QXO, signaling potential shifts in the building materials distribution landscape. Additionally, we gained insights into Patric Hellermann's framework for evaluating potential investors, emphasizing the importance of avoiding detrimental influences over perceived value-add. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Speckle's open-source approach to AEC data infrastructure ✅ The potential impact of QXO's ambitious plans on the building materials distribution sector ✅ Key considerations for startups when evaluating corporate investors ✅ The importance of prioritizing non-interference and quality input from investors Listen to the full episode on Spotify to dive deeper into these fascinating topics in construction tech and venture capital : https://lnkd.in/exCmXUFB ------------------------------------- Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. Forever : https://lnkd.in/gHJDJbjR ------------------------------------  #podcast #construction #constructionindustry #bricksandbytes #startups  #architecture #design #civilengineering #engineering #constructiontechnology #engineer #architect #civilengineer #concrete #podcaster #podcasting #entrepreneur #podcasts #podcastlife #startups #entrepreneurship 

🚀 Lessons Learned in the Pre-Seed Round for SaaS Founders 💡 In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, I sat down with Gary Liskovich to dive into the realities of raising a Pre-Seed round for SaaS startups. Gary shares powerful insights from his experience in the franchising space, a sector that’s widely known yet often misunderstood. One key takeaway? The importance of educating investors on the problem you're solving. It’s not just about selling your solution but also bringing them into the story—making it human and relatable. Gary highlights how he and his co-founder, with their deep franchising knowledge, had to shift from purely technical pitches to storytelling that connected with investors on a personal level. If you're navigating your own early-stage funding, this episode is packed with actionable advice on how to turn your expertise into a compelling narrative that resonates with investors. Episode 164 is now available, links down below 👇 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gbwQYvdS Apple: https://rpb.li/tgVFdD Spotify: https://rpb.li/7pwzP5 #SaaSFounders #PreSeed #StartupLessons #VentureCapital #InvestorPitch #FranchiseTech #SaaSFunding #StartupJourney #PitchDeck #InvestorRelations #SaaSEducation #FounderStory #EntrepreneurTips #TechFounders #FranchiseBusiness #StartupTips #FundingStrategy #SaaSCommunity #ProblemSolving #StartupGrowth #SaaSStartups

✨This week's podcast with Elizabeth Alli is here. We had a great conversation about Elizabeth's journey from being a piano teacher to a designer, to building two successful startups: DesignerUp and Siimple. We also covered the experience of growing DesignerUp to a 63,000-strong audience. We discussed the future of design education, what's missing, and how designers need to build business acumen to succeed. This podcast is packed with golden nuggets and insights. We also talked about the challenges founders face when choosing between bootstrapping and raising funds through investors, and what those target KPIs look like. It's very interesting to see Elizabeth thoughtfully balance being a founder, creator, and designer while building two startups. 🔗The link to the full episode is in my comments. Please subscribe and share your thoughts with me in the comments. Cheers!

This episode will change your life. Okay, that might be a bit strong... It's definitely worth your attention though! The one and only Adam Callow joins me and Tom on this episode of Business on a Beanbag to talk about the brutal honesty of business. From making monumental mistakes to duck shaped ice-cream scoops, we talk about it all. Adam has a huge wealth of experience when it comes to starting a business, growing a business and how to navigate the complex problems that come with investors, hiring, scaling and more... Make sure you give it a listen and let us know what you thought! #businessonabeanbag #marketingpodcast #businesspodcast #growthfoundation #businessmistakes #selfreflection #businessstartup #startup #businessgrowth #hiringmistakes #commonmistakes

What’s the ideal fund size is for early-stage investing? 🤔 In this episode, Vivin Hegde shares his insights on crafting the perfect investment strategy! Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why fund size doesn't define your strategy, but rather your stage focus does ✅ What the sweet spot is for early-stage fund sizes to effectively deploy capital and support startups ✅ How check sizes and portfolio strategies change as funds scale up ✅ The critical mass needed to make a meaningful impact in the construction tech industry Whether you're a founder seeking funding or an investor looking to optimize your approach, this episode is packed with valuable insights! Check it out now on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gY2FMXzg ----------------------------- Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. Forever : https://lnkd.in/gHJDJbjR -----------------------------  #podcast #construction #constructionindustry #bricksandbytes #startups  #architecture #design #civilengineering #engineering #constructiontechnology #engineer #architect #civilengineer #concrete #podcaster #podcasting #entrepreneur #podcasts #podcastlife #startups #entrepreneurship 

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✨Really had an excellent time chatting with John Rodrigues about all things product design, education and startups! We talked about: 1. What’s missing from (UX/UI) education today 2. What designers should understand about the market 3. What it’s like being a founding designer 4. How I think about problems and build solutions 5. The reasons why designers don’t feel confident or get push back in their jobs 6. What’s really at the core of imposter syndrome and what we can do about it 7. My process of designing and creating content And more! 🎙️If any of that sounds interesting to you, give it a watch/listen and let me know what points resonate with you! ⚡️And make sure to follow John on Substack and YouTube - he is an amazing product designer and interviewer that is sure to inspire your design career and journey with his thoughtful content 🙌🏽 Links below and in comments 👇🏽