Solving Interoperability Issues in the Construction Industry: The Didimi Journey

Summary:

In this podcast episode, Rupert hosts Ioannis Brilakis and Kyriakos Kantarakias, discussing their startup Didimi, which aims to solve interoperability issues in the construction industry. They share their backgrounds, the inspiration behind Didimi, and the challenges they faced in building a collaborative platform for engineers. The conversation covers their growth journey, funding strategies, and the balance between academia and entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of understanding customer needs and the evolving landscape of the construction sector.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:16 The Birth of Didimi

09:06 Understanding Interoperability in Construction

12:40 Growth and Early Success of Didimi

15:28 Balancing Academia and Entrepreneurship

18:05 Navigating Large Contracts in Construction

22:50 Funding Strategies and Building a Team

27:20 Product Development and Market Fit

29:30 Collaboration Between Founders

32:35 Key Learnings and Advice for Startups

35:11 Future Outlook for Didimi

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioannis-brilakis-14415834/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyriakos-kantarakias-7b3b605a/

www.didimi.com