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  1. #49 - Karly Heffernan, Co-Founder at Hardline

    11/19/2025

    #49 - Karly Heffernan, Co-Founder at Hardline

    Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Karly Heffernan, Co-Founder at Hardline. What you’ll get out of this episode: From Team Canada to Tech Founder: Karly Heffernan's journey spans elite hockey, Harvard, and launching a construction tech startup.Hardline's Mission: A voice-powered assistant app designed to document jobsite decisions without recording calls.Designed for Superintendents: Hardline aims to protect and empower site leads by reducing tedious admin work and preventing costly rework.Strategic Partnerships & Growth: Integrated with Procore, Autodesk, and soon Fieldwire; part of Suffolk Technologies' Boost accelerator.Voice as the Future of Workflows: Hardline is betting on voice AI to replace keyboards and streamline site communication. To learn more about Hardline:Website https://www.hardlineapp.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/hardline-app/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karly-lynn-heffernan/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    19 min
  2. #48 - Bill Mandara, Chief Executive Officer & Owner at Mancini Duffy

    08/13/2025

    #48 - Bill Mandara, Chief Executive Officer & Owner at Mancini Duffy

    Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Bill Mandara, Chief Executive Officer & Owner at Mancini Duffy. What you’ll get out of this episode: From Roots to Leadership: Bill Mandara shares his journey from a family of contractors to leading Mancini Duffy through a strategic transformation and nationwide expansion.Diverse Practice Areas: Mancini Duffy now spans corporate interiors, aviation, hospitality, life sciences, residential, healthcare, and more.Tech-Driven Innovation: The firm integrates AR, VR, and AI into project delivery, aiming for real-time approval and construction from Revit models.Valuing Expertise: Mandara advocates for a shift away from commoditizing architecture, stressing the value of experience and collaborative problem-solving.Client-Centric Philosophy: His leadership emphasizes teamwork, relatability, and making complex processes approachable for clients. To learn more about Mancini Duffy:Website http://www.manciniduffy.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mancini-duffy/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-mandara-ra-8ab36b11/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    18 min
  3. #47 - Eldar Sadikov, CEO & Co-Founder at Field Materials

    06/04/2025

    #47 - Eldar Sadikov, CEO & Co-Founder at Field Materials

    Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Eldar Sadikov, CEO & Co-Founder at Field Materials. What you’ll get out of this episode: From AI Researcher to Construction Tech Leader: Eldar Sadikov transitioned from a Stanford PhD program and PayPal-acquired startup to co-founding Field Materials.Deep Industry Roots: With a family background in construction, Eldar brings personal passion to solving procurement inefficiencies.AI That Wows the Industry: Their AI capabilities—especially document recognition—became the product’s standout feature, driving rapid growth.Rocket-Fueled Series A: Raised an oversubscribed Series A in just two weeks, buoyed by strong customer traction and growth.Big Vision for Vertical Software: Plans to double GMV and expand the platform’s modules, tackling the complexities of diverse construction trades. To learn more about Field Materials:Website http://www.fieldmaterials.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldmaterials/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldarsadikov/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    19 min
  4. #46 - Tom Deane, Co-Founder and CEO at ProjectMark CRM

    05/28/2025

    #46 - Tom Deane, Co-Founder and CEO at ProjectMark CRM

    Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Tom Deane, Co-Founder and CEO at ProjectMark CRM. What you’ll get out of this episode: Tom Deane’s Journey: From Dublin building sites to co-founding ProjectMark in San Francisco.Startup Lessons: Importance of validating customer pain and timing investor outreach.Fundraising Realities: Navigating the gray area of being “too early” or “too late” for VCs.Tech and Labor in Construction: AI adoption and labor shortages shaping the industry.ProjectMark's Vision: Simplifying data, enhancing relationships, and fueling revenue growth. To learn more about ProjectMark CRM:Website https://www.projectmark.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectmark/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-deane-5b93b93a/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    17 min
  5. #45 - Josef Bromovsky, CEO and Co-Founder at Algoma

    05/21/2025

    #45 - Josef Bromovsky, CEO and Co-Founder at Algoma

    Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Josef Bromovsky, CEO and Co-Founder at Algoma. What you’ll get out of this episode: Solving Housing Supply Crisis: Algoma uses AI to streamline pre-construction and address the U.S. housing shortage.Designed for Developers: Targets mid-sized real estate developers lacking large in-house analysis teams.Sustainability Recognized: Awarded for promoting mass timber use via New York and Georgia Mass Timber Studio grants.Pre-Construction Insights: Offers zoning, site capacity, rent comps, and demographic data through a single address search.Investor Confidence: Raised $2.3M in seed funding led by Zakuwa Ventures, focused on transforming the built environment. To learn more about Algoma:Website https://www.algoma.co/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/algomaco/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefbromovsky/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    17 min
  6. #44 - NK Chaitanya, CEO & Co-Founder at Track3D

    05/07/2025

    #44 - NK Chaitanya, CEO & Co-Founder at Track3D

    Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: NK Chaitanya, CEO & Co-Founder at Track3D. What you’ll get out of this episode: Track3D simplifies construction monitoring by using AI and visual data from any camera type—no BIM or drawings required.NK Chaitanya's tech journey spans 17 years, from gesture-control devices to smart city modeling, leading to Track3D's inception.AI breakthroughs now allow zero-shot object recognition, enabling tracking without prior data training.Future visions include autonomous robots on job sites providing real-time feedback and improving workflow accuracy.Accessibility is key—Track3D is scalable from multimillion-dollar projects to small home renovations. To learn more about Track3D:Website https://track3d.ai/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/track3dai/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaitanyanaredla/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    15 min
  7. #43 - Lumber Acquires BuilderFax

    04/30/2025

    #43 - Lumber Acquires BuilderFax

    Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guests: Shreesha Ramdas, CEO & Co-Founder at Lumber & Kirk Samuelson, Executive Chairman at BuilderFax. What you’ll get out of this episode: Lumber acquires BuilderFax to enhance innovation and support skilled construction workers.BuilderFax remains a free app, providing credential tracking, career support, and wellness tools for construction workers.Integration with Lumber enables seamless onboarding and verified credential transfers between apps.New capabilities planned, including career guidance, financial literacy, and mental wellness resources.Contractors can differentiate themselves by adopting the app and showing support for workforce development. To learn more about:Lumber Website https://www.lumberfi.com Lumber LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumberfi/ BuilderFax Website https://www.builderfax.com/ BuilderFax LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/builderfax/ Guest's Socials:Shreesha Ramdas LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreesharamdas/Kirk Samuelson LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-samuelson-208768b6/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    20 min
  8. #42 - Patric Hellermann, General Partner at Foundamental

    04/23/2025

    #42 - Patric Hellermann, General Partner at Foundamental

    Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Patric Hellermann, General Partner at Foundamental. What you’ll get out of this episode: Patric Hellermann shares why Foundamental focuses solely on early-stage construction tech investments worldwide.Discover the regional tech bottlenecks from India’s supply chain to the U.S.'s fragmented software landscape.Learn why local “avatars” are critical and why copying successful models across geographies rarely works.Gain insight into Hellermann’s top investment areas: robotics, pre-construction efficiency, and new data infrastructures.Understand his philosophy on long-term impact and the nonlinear nature of innovation in construction. To learn more about Foundamental:Website https://www.foundamental.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundamental/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aecvc/?originalSubdomain=de Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    17 min
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