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OMERS Ventures, Turner Construction team up to build the construction tech startup of their dreams

TechCrunch

OMERS Ventures’ Principal Michelle Killoran has long been looking for a construction tech startup to invest in. Meanwhile, Jim Barrett, chief innovation officer at Turner Construction, was facing a similar challenge. Couple that with the fact that the construction industry is complex.”. billion in revenue in 2020. Barrett said.

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Formwork Labs aims to build ‘the YC of construction tech’

TechCrunch

Construction tech is one of those sectors that has not historically been considered “sexy” in a startup world that often favors glitzier technology. But construction fuels the commercial and real estate industries, which in turn impacts all of us in one way or another. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar

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Empowering Innovators: Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Journey

Innovation 2 Enterprise

As a woman founder, what advice do you have for other aspiring women entrepreneurs who may be facing barriers or doubts about pursuing their own ventures? I always say that you create your own opportunities. Be creative with ideas and opportunities and figure a way to make those things happen. Don’t ever put limits on yourself.

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Going Beyond Good Intentions: Wissam Akra’s Trailblazing Journey in Transforming the Construction…

Jason Malki

Going Beyond Good Intentions: Wissam Akra’s Trailblazing Journey in Transforming the Construction Industry It’s a strange, wonderful, and sometimes scary time for industries that are impacted by the adoption of AI into their day-to-day work. Construction is no different. I’ve dedicated my life to the construction industry.

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Ride the Entrepreneurial Wave: How Surfing Informs Business Strategy

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Now that I’m an entrepreneur and avid surfer, I’ve realized that surfing teaches me more about the way I live my life and run my business than Taekwondo even. You have to do the hard thing and paddle and put yourself in an opportune position. You have to go after opportunities. It’s all part of the game.

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Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

It’s what being an entrepreneur is about. I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. Construct an environment that’s action-oriented and milestone-driven. Likewise, transmitting your experiences to others feels energizing.

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Leading Leaders: 5 Insights from 5 Years with EO (that can help you, too)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Carrie Santos, CEO of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Yet, as I mark five years leading the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) as its CEO, it’s a good time to reflect on five key insights gained from such a remarkable community of business founders. Entrepreneurs everywhere are wired similarly, even as they work in varying environments.