“We’ve seen a lot of noise in construction tech – companies not delivering, acquisitions falling flat. But the avalanche of tech adoption is coming.” – Cutler Knupp, Director at DisruptTech
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had an insightful conversation with Cutler Knupp from Haskell’s DisruptTech about navigating construction tech investments and innovation.
Tune in to learn about:
✅ How DisruptTech balances strategic value with investment returns in construction tech startups
✅ Why pilot programs often extend from 90 days to 12+ months before investment decisions
✅ The shift from “growth at all costs” to focus on clear paths to profitability
✅ Why construction tech adoption has been slower than expected, and what’s changing
Want to hear Cutler’s bold predictions about AI and autonomous robots on construction sites in 2025?
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Context Setting
07:23 Investment Strategy and Market Validation
13:09 Sourcing New Solutions and Due Diligence
18:24 Assessing Market Demand
24:08 Impact of Technology on Business Growth
30:19 Common Mistakes in Financial Projections
36:45 Investment Decisions: Purchase vs. Invest
42:27 Timing Investments and Purchases
49:26 Partnerships and Collaborations in Innovation
