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Building a Symphony of Technology and Sustainability in the Built EnvironmentOn this episode of AEC Trailblazers: The Founders File, we meet up with Anneli, a passionate investigator and entrepreneur who's helping revolutionize the built environment. Anneli dives deep into how the spaces we inhabit affect our climate, public health, social equity, and overall well-being. She explains how our experiences are shaped by the buildings and infrastructure around us.
Committed to a sustainable future, Anneli recently founded Tangible Materials, a software platform empowering real estate developers to manage, report on, and significantly improve embodied carbon footprint. Dive into Anneli's passionate journey (living in over 8 cities) to build more sustainably worldwide.
Host: Anneli Tostar, Co-Founder and CEO of Tangible Materials
Anneli is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tangible, a software platform for real estate owners to track, reduce, and report on the embodied carbon of their developments across their portfolios. Prior to Tangible, Anneli helped commercial real estate developers build more sustainably, having worked for The Better Buildings Partnership in the U.K. and later helping the global real estate sustainability consultancy Longevity Partners expand to the U.S. She has a master’s degree in Sustainable Urban Planning & Design from KTH in Stockholm, and a bachelor’s from Harvard University.
Anneli grew up in Oregon, has lived in 8 cities globally, and now lives in San Francisco. She enjoys plenty of hobbies such as painting, yoga, and learning new languages.


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Enhancing Visual Programming for Effortless 3D & App Creation
This episode of AEC Trailblazers: The Founders Files features Mathias and Alex, the co-founders of ShapeDiver. These two mathematicians, coming from outside the AEC industry, saw a gap in how architects and engineers apply technology: they identified the need for an easier way to create 3D models and applications through visual programming – without writing complex code. Enter ShapeDiver, a product that transforms visual programming into cloud solutions.
Tune in to this podcast to hear Mathias and Alex discuss their journey and the building of ShapeDiver, an innovative AEC startup offering cloud applications powered by Grasshopper and Rhino Compute.
Hosts:
Mathias Höbinger, Co-founder & CEO at ShapeDiver:With 7 years of experience in consultancy to architects and civil engineers working on geometrically complex large-scale building projects, Mathias excels in the development of specialized software solutions for CAD systems. He is the co-founder and CEO of ShapeDiver, where he applies his passion for Software development, applied math, and CAD. Mathias has 2 kids, is an officer in the army reserves, and used to be a competitive volleyball player.
Alexander Schiftner, Co-founder & CTO at ShapeDiver:An applied mathematician and experienced systems architect, Alex specializes in geometry, CAD/CAM/BIM, optimization, manufacturing technologies, electrical engineering, and architectural applications. Alex is co-founder and CTO at ShapeDiver where he applies his experience in enabling complex geometry building projects. Alex has 2 daughters, loves sports in nature, cooking, and listening to all kinds of music.


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Beyond the Hype: Innovation, AI, and the Restrains of Technology at the AEC
Join us on AEC Trailblazers: the Founders Files for an insightful conversation with industry veteran Anthony Hauck. We'll delve into his remarkable career journey, from his early days championing collaboration within Revit at Autodesk to his pioneering role as co-founder of Hypar.
Anthony offers a balanced perspective on the potential and limitations of generative design and AI in the AEC industry. He'll discuss their real-world impact on our daily workflows, the crucial distinction between trendy solutions, and the expertise needed to select the right techniques for specific problems. Gain valuable insights from this industry leader with over 30 years of experience as he shares his views on the current landscape and the exciting future of AEC.
Guest: Anthony Hauck, Founder and CPO at Hypar
With extensive experience and over 30 years as a veteran in the AEC industry, Anthony is passionate about improving the built environment through better tools for architectural design, engineering, construction, and facility operations. Anthony spent over 10 years at Autodesk, working his way up from Manager of Revit product lines to Director of Product Strategy and Product Management. In 2018, Anthony transitioned to entrepreneurship. Hypar, his latest venture, is a design automation platform for buildings where he serves as COO. Beyond his professional pursuits, Anthony defines himself as a Chef, caterer, and all-around food nerd.


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This episode of AEC Trailblazers: the Founders Files features Christopher, one of the most seasoned true software developers in the AEC industry. Leveraging his extensive experience, Christopher takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of computer programming, exploring the differences between general software development and the specialized world of AEC. He continues his journey telling us about Ara 3D, his latest venture company that provides personalized software development solutions specifically tailored for AEC businesses and end-users.
Tune in to this episode and discover Christopher's infectious passion for software development and coding, and how it empowers the entire AEC industry.
linkedin.com/in/cdiggins ara3d.comHost: Christopher Diggins: Entrepreneur, Computer Scientist, Public Speaker, and Instructor. CEO and founder or Ara 3D.
A software developer, entrepreneur, instructor, and technical communicator. Christopher’s passion is solving software-related problems, and making software more effective and accessible. With over twenty-five years of experience, he has worked in first-in-class companies such as Autodesk and Microsoft, and in 2018 he founded his own AEC Startup, Ara 3D. He is the proud father of two teenage girls, and a three-year-old yellow lab named Bernie.


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In this episode of AEC Trailblazers: The Founders Files, we feature Shanthi, a seasoned tech entrepreneur with a diverse background. She's worn many hats in the industry, from being an investor in a conversational AI customer engagement solution to leading a company acquired by IBM. Most recently, she's the founder and CEO of Linarc, a cloud-based construction management software that empowers entire companies to foster seamless team collaboration. Even amidst her impressive career, Shanthi took time away to raise her daughter, demonstrating her commitment to both professional success and family.
Don't miss out! Listen to this episode of Shanthi's inspiring journey.
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Host: Shanthi Rajan, CEO & Founder at Linarc
Seasoned entrepreneur focussed on enterprise applications, Shanthi is a product leader with experience in all aspects of company building – ideation, product development including product-market fit, product strategy, building teams, and go to market. Linarc is her latest startup, founded in 2017, dedicated to building software for construction management. Also, for almost 25 years, Shanthi has been an investor at [24]7.ai, a customer engagement solution that uses conversational AI to understand customer intent.


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In this episode of AEC Trailblazers: The Founders Files, we meet Libo Li, a visionary leader who’s journey has taken him from the halls of tech giants like Meta and WeWork to the exciting world of startups like KatalystDI and Voyansi. Along the way, he's held leadership roles, mastering the art of managing tech teams within the dynamic construction industry.
Join us as Libo shares his insights on the power of technology within the built environment, the lessons he's learned from leading high-impact teams, and his views for a tech-forward work culture.
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Host: Libo Li, Tech leader and Architect who codes
Libo is an architect, coder, and plant parent. Combining experience in both corporate and startup worlds, Libo has held leadership roles at Meta, WeWork, KatalystDI, Voyansi, and more. A tech-driven engineer, his passion is at the intersection of technology and the built environment, creating impactful solutions.


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