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KP Unpacked explores the biggest ideas in AEC, AI, and innovation—unpacking the trends, technology, discussions, and strategies shaping the built environment and beyond. 

  1. 2D AGO

    You Know Nothing (and Neither Do We)

    The #1 Podcast in AEC. This episode marks a first: KP sits down with Nick for their debut recording together on KP Unpacked. Funny enough, you heard their second episode (on the MIT AI Report) before this one because the MIT discussion was too timely to hold back. But here’s where it all started. Expect raw takes, sarcastic banter, and unfiltered truths about startups, venture capital, and the built world. Highlights from KP & Nick’s first rodeo: “You know nothing” - why KP tells teams to stop looking for answers from the boss and start listening to the market.Henry Ford’s “faster horses” quote and why KP calls it a dumb take.AI + robotics roll-ups and who’s really the customer when law firms and AE shops adopt agentic tools.The death of niche features and why vibe coding and no-code kill most startup theses before they begin.The illusion of being venture fundable and how KP decides when he’s out, even on good ideas.Why venture theses get stale fast and why copying YC or Sequoia is a losing move.Resources / Links mentioned in this episode: MIT AI Report was wrong KP Reddy on LinkedInSounds like you? Join the waitlist at https://kpreddy.co/ Check out one of our Catalyst conversation starters, AEC Needs More High-Agency Thinkers Hope to see you there!

    58 min

  2. AUG 25

    AI Won’t Kill Jobs, Just Billable Hours | MIT AI Report

    Welcome to KP Unpacked, the #1 podcast in AEC. Hosted by @KP Reddy and co-host @Nick Durham.  What if the way we measure work is completely wrong? In this episode, KP and Nick dive into the MIT “Gen AI Divide” report and uncover how incentives, adoption, and measurement distort the real impact of AI inside enterprises. Here’s what you’ll hear in this conversation: Why most companies report “no AI benefits” even though 95% of employees use AI dailyThe hidden incentives that keep workers from admitting AI is making them faster and betterThe rise of the Shadow AI Economy and what it means for enterprises vs individualsWhy current ROI metrics miss the mark and why we should measure tokens instead of timeToken arbitrage explained: how value will shift when human work is priced per tokenThe psychology of professional services and why billable hours are nearing extinctionHow AI adoption differs across industries and why AEC faces unique challengesFresh founder lessons on persistence in construction tech and the brutal reality of this industryAI is not just about saving hours. It is about redefining how value gets measured, priced, and delivered. The question is not if this shift happens, but when. Sounds like you? Join the waitlist at https://kpreddy.co/ Check out one of our Catalyst conversation starters, AEC Needs More High-Agency Thinkers Hope to see you there!

    53 min

  3. AUG 18

    Would You Buy Real Estate From Jarvis?

    Welcome to KP Unpacked - the #1 podcast in AEC. What if buying a home felt like talking to Jarvis instead of chasing a realtor? In this episode, Jeff Echols sits down with Enoc Silva, CEO of Vuen AI, to unpack how AI-powered visual agents are reshaping real estate, construction, and the built world. 🔑 Highlights from this episode: How AI visual agents give buyers on-demand 3D property tours that answer every question in real time.Why this tech could cut sales cycles from a year to weeks.The hidden gem: how AI can capture buyer intent and pass it straight to sales teams.The bigger vision - a personal Jarvis-like assistant managing your schedule, tasks, and even your home.Cutting through AI hype vs. reality: what’s real, what’s noise, and why human connection still matters.Whether you’re in real estate, construction, or simply curious about where AI is headed, this conversation shows how close we are to living with personal AI agents. Sounds like you? Join the waitlist at https://kpreddy.co/ Check out one of our Catalyst conversation starters, AEC Needs More High-Agency Thinkers Hope to see you there!

    41 min

  4. AUG 11

    The $400K Credit You Might Be Missing

    Most AEC and manufacturing firms are leaving serious money on the table. Jordan Wilson, Director of Business Development at Corporate Tax Advisors, joins Jeff to unpack a major tax law change that could put hundreds of thousands back into your business.  From reversing Section 174 amortization to unlocking retroactive R&D credits, this update has big implications for growth, innovation, and M&A.  Whether you run a billion-dollar firm or a bootstrapped startup, you’ll want to hear how to capture these incentives before the window closes. Need help modeling the impact or prepping filings? Reach out to Jordan Wilson at Corporate Tax Advisors or call 404-317-4246 for a strategy discussion on how best to approach and claim the credit going forward. Sounds like you? Join the waitlist at https://kpreddy.co/ Check out one of our Catalyst conversation starters, AEC Needs More High-Agency Thinkers Hope to see you there!

    35 min

  5. AUG 5

    Knowledge Management Is Currency

    In this episode of KP Unpacked, the #1 podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with Chris Parsons, founder and CEO of Knowledge Architecture, to explore why knowledge management (KM) is no longer just an IT function—it's a strategic currency for AEC firms. Chris shares his 15-year journey building Synthesis, a knowledge platform purpose-built for AEC, and how today's KM 3.0 (powered by AI) is reshaping how firms capture, share, and scale what they know. From navigating firm growth to managing M&A, this conversation covers what it really takes to design a smarter business. 🧭 Episode Chapters: 02:00 – Why Chris left firm life to build a KM company 07:30 – KM 1.0 → KM 2.0 → KM 3.0 (AI changes everything) 12:00 – The high cost of knowledge stuck in people’s heads 15:00 – What it means to “design your business like a building” 21:30 – AI’s role in making KM searchable and actionable 24:00 – KM as the secret weapon in M&A and scaling innovation 26:45 – Why executive sponsorship makes or breaks KM strategy 31:15 – Process is the product: rethinking “build vs. buy” 41:00 – Designing AI agents that work alongside humans 54:00 – The mindset shift every knowledge leader needs now 📚 Resources Mentioned: Synthesis – AEC-specific KM platform by Knowledge ArchitectureKA Connect – Annual KM conference for AEC professionalsSmarter by Design – Chris’s newsletter on knowledge strategyPeople, Planet, Design by Corey Squire – Sustainability book with a KM chapterEisenhower Matrix – Prioritization tool discussed in the episode👤 Guest: Chris Parsons – Founder & CEO, Knowledge Architecture 🎙️ Host: Jeff Eccles – Executive Director, Catalyst by KP Reddy Co. Sounds like you? Join the waitlist at https://kpreddy.co/ Check out one of our Catalyst conversation starters, AEC Needs More High-Agency Thinkers Hope to see you there!

    1h 1m

  6. JUL 28

    This Industry Worships Timesheets...

    This episode of KP Unpacked pulls no punches. KP and Jeff dive into why real innovation in AEC doesn’t come from AI, tech stacks, or strategy decks, it comes from frustration. From timesheet tyranny to capital allocation myths, this is a wake-up call for founders, executives, and anyone stuck in the loop of “this is how we’ve always done it.” They unpack why most firms are afraid to change their business model, how brand is often confused with logos and websites, and why go-to-market matters more than invention. Plus, KP shares what really happened in the latest Catalyst AMA and what inspired the launch of the Vibe-a-Thon — a no-code innovation sprint built for operators, not just engineers. 🔗 Resources & Mentions: KP’s Post that inspired the episode: “Creating an intangible enterprise is not easy, but well-documented…”📘 Creating an Intangible Enterprise by KP ReddyCatalyst Community — apply to join: https://kpreddy.coVibe-a-Thon at the Innovation Center (July 28) — no code needed, real AEC problems, $5K prizeSounds like you? Join the waitlist at https://kpreddy.co/ Check out one of our Catalyst conversation starters, AEC Needs More High-Agency Thinkers Hope to see you there!

    52 min

  7. JUL 21

    Startups, Steer or Sink: Welcome to the Brackish Era

    In this special edition of KP Unpacked, Jeff and KP dive into the heart of KP’s viral Sunday Scaries post: Brackish Waters – The Startup Survival Zone. KP breaks down why traditional lines between VC and PE are blurring — and what it means for how startups should build, fund, and scale in today’s climate. From hybrid capital models to real-world disruption via AI and robotics, this episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and corporate leaders alike. You’ll hear: What “brackish waters” really mean for capital strategyWhy VC volatility and PE predictability are no longer your only optionsHow firms like General Catalyst and Thrive Capital are changing the gameCase studies like Lumina’s new playbook for AI-powered M&AWhy this might be the most important episode we’ve ever recorded💡 Bonus: KP reveals how some of the biggest wins in the next decade will come from founders who know how to steer in murky waters. 👇 Resources Mentioned: KP’s Sunday Scaries PostCatalyst Community - Join the ConversationBook by KP Reddy - Creating the Intangible EnterpriseSounds like you? Join the waitlist at https://kpreddy.co/ Check out one of our Catalyst conversation starters, AEC Needs More High-Agency Thinkers Hope to see you there!

    55 min

  8. JUL 14

    Money Ball's Endgame

    KP Unpacked is the #1 podcast in AEC—and for good reason. In this episode, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols start with baseball and end up somewhere way more urgent: the death of innovation-as-edge. From Moneyball to AI, from power drills to predictive hiring, they unpack what happens after everyone catches up—and what firms should do next to keep their advantage. KP drops insights on fast feedback loops, tech resistance in AEC, and why real innovation today comes from judgment, not just data. They also explore how AI is rewriting the rules in venture, recruiting, sports betting, and founder evaluation. If your firm is still calling BIM “innovation,” this one’s for you. “The thing about building an edge is… you rarely get to keep it.” 🔗 Resources & Mentions in This Episode 📘 Book: Creating the Intangible Enterprise by KP Reddy — Available on Amazon and Audible📽️ Movie Reference: Moneyball (2011) – starring Brad Pitt, based on the book by Michael Lewis🧠 KP’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kpreddy – follow to predict next week’s podcast topic🎤 AEC Summit Archives: YouTube Channel – features past Summit presentations, including from unicorns like Anduril, OneTrust, and Greenlight🧰 Tools Mentioned:ChatGPT / AI (for resume filtering, betting models, etc.)PipeDrive CRMCrowdStrike, Microsoft CloudSam.AI (voice-based CRM mentioned indirectly)Sounds like you? Join the waitlist at https://kpreddy.co/ Check out one of our Catalyst conversation starters, AEC Needs More High-Agency Thinkers Hope to see you there!

    47 min
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KP Unpacked explores the biggest ideas in AEC, AI, and innovation—unpacking the trends, technology, discussions, and strategies shaping the built environment and beyond. 

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    KP Reddy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
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