Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Faye Allen is the best-selling Author of the book Building Women: How Everyone in Construction Can Win.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Faye talks about her background in construction and what she loves about the industry. She also discusses some of her experiences while writing Building Women, being an ally in the construction industry, how we can make the industry better for all, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Koppy is a Construction Specifier at True Architecture.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Donald talks about his career background and his early fascination with architecture. He also discusses the gaming theory when it comes to the building process, taking the time to understand your client’s needs and expectations, industry trends he’s currently following, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!   Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maya Irizarry is the Founder of Solutions by Maya.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Maya talks about her passion for helping others and how it eventually turned into her consulting advisory firm, Solutions by Maya. She also discusses emotional intelligence and soft skills in business, building effective teams with the Five C’s, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Puharich is the Founder of IsleFlow and the Co-Author of Building Brilliance.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Robert talks about the launch of his new book, Building Brilliance, which is based on past Specified Growth Podcast interviews, and some of the things he learned during the collaborative process. He also discusses the importance of mentorship, having a clear goal and surrounding yourself with the right people, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Carol Massay is the Founder of Unity For Construction.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dr. Massay talks about her career background and some of her entrepreneurial experiences. She also discusses the importance of keeping up with new technology in the construction space, being confident in your abilities as a leader, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Jenkins is the CEO and Co-Founder of ZS2 Technologies.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Scott talks about his entrepreneurial background and some of the things he’s learned throughout his career. He also discusses the ever-growing need for climate resistant materials, the importance of building strong teams and relationships, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Hudson is the President of Roofing Alliance.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Greg talks about his career background and how he got into the commercial roofing industry. He also discusses the 4 pillars of the Roofing Alliance, some of the training and opportunities available in the roofing and building materials industry, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Pink is the CEO of SmartPM Technologies.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michael talks about his background in the construction industry, from consulting to the tech side of things, and how data has played an important part in his career. He also discusses using data to better manage construction projects, how technology is improving the construction industry, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Kenney is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, John talks about his background and passion for the roofing industry. He also discusses passing down his knowledge through educational courses designed specifically for our industry, how to organize yourself and manage your time as an entrepreneur, why keeping up with technology is essential, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Penn is the Co-Founder and Chief Data Scientist at Trust Insights.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Christopher talks about the various AI engines and how to use them the right way to get the outcome you’re looking for. He also discusses the differences between classical AI and generative AI, the marketing landscape and things to consider for the future, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erick Sharp is the President and CEO of ACE Laboratories.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Erick talks about his entrepreneurial background and what prompted him to start his own testing laboratory, as well as some of the transitions the company has gone through as they’ve grown. He also discusses the rapidly changing standards in the industry and being able to respond quickly, their ability to expedite innovation, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Albert Bou Fadel is the CEO of SmartBarrel.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Albert talks about his entrepreneurial background and what led him to the construction tech industry. He also discusses having a healthy relationship with risk, focusing on innovation over digitization, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Linstroth is the Founder and CEO of Green Badger.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tommy talks about his entrepreneurial background and the story behind Green Badger — a construction software platform for automating sustainability in the built environment. He also discusses green standards in different regions and how the regulations and requirements are changing, connecting the construction community with sustainability resources, and more.     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farhan Salim is the Co-Founder of CICA AI Inc.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Farhan talks about his construction background and how he went from civil engineering to construction tech. He also discusses bridging knowledge gaps in the construction industry, how they’re using AI to simplify document reviews, the importance of having a development system in place for young employees, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josef Bromovsky is the Founder and CEO of Algoma.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Josef talks about his background in the construction tech space and how he got into entrepreneurship. He also discusses the importance of fully committing to your start-up, why he started Algoma and how they’re using AI-driven data to improve the pre-construction process, his tips for successfully fundraising, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabe Guetta is the Founder and CEO of SALUS.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gabe talks about his background in construction and how he got into safety software. He also discusses some things to keep in mind when trying to break into construction tech, the importance of good communication, the future of safety in the construction industry, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gonzalo Galindo is the President of CEMEX Ventures.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gonzalo talks about his background at CEMEX and how he got into the innovation and corporate venture side of construction. He also discusses what key things they look for when deciding which start-ups to work with, how to grow your network of early adopters, some of the biggest challenges in the construction industry, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katherine Robinette is the Owner and President of Keystone and Raven.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Katherine talks about her background in both theater and marketing, and how they’ve helped her in her current position. She also discusses building trusted relationships with your clients, her tips to taking the slog out of work and having a strong company culture, putting together effective change management teams, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristopher Lengieza is the Vice President of Procore Technologies.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kristopher talks about his career background and his transition to the tech side of the construction industry. He also discusses using AI to improve productivity in construction, how adopting new technology can help bring in the next generation, the importance of collecting data, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blima Ehrentreu is the Founder and CEO of The Designers Group.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Blima talks about how her passion for design was sparked at a young age. She also discusses trying new things and learning from your mistakes, using design to improve people’s environments and create a better world, giving back and mentoring the next generation of designers, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices