From Vision to Value: Autodesk AI, Connected Construction, and the Power of the Channel
Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction
Intro
Todd Weyandt introduces the episode, guests Hari Sunderraj and Rachel Tuller, and the Innovate to Build context.
Join Hari Sunderraj and Rachel Tuller for a candid conversation on how Autodesk is advancing AI, automation, and connected construction—and what those investments mean for the future of the AECO industry.
Recorded during Graitec Innovate2Build, this episode explores how Autodesk is shifting from point solutions to a platform-driven approach—and why culture, data, and ecosystem thinking are critical to making that shift successful.
From the power of integrated platforms to the evolving role of partners in driving adoption and outcomes, this conversation focuses on what it really takes to move from vision to value in a connected construction world.
You’ll Learn:- Why culture—not technology alone—is the biggest unlock for connected construction
- How Autodesk is embedding AI and automation across the project lifecycle
- What “power in the platform” really means for customers and partners
- Why starting with why leads to better adoption and business outcomes
- How the channel helps translate innovation into real-world productivity gains
- What leaders can learn from other industries that have already gone through digital transformation
MEET OUR GUEST
Hari Sunderraj, Vice President of Sales, Autodesk
Hari leads Autodesk’s emerging business sales globally, focusing on high-growth areas including construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure. He brings a platform-first perspective on how data, AI, and automation can drive safer, more efficient, and more sustainable project delivery.
Rachel Tuller, Vice President, Global Channels, Autodesk
Rachel leads Autodesk’s global partner ecosystem and plays a key role in shaping how partners help customers adopt and scale connected construction solutions. With deep experience across industries, she brings a strong point of view on outcomes-driven transformation and the power of the platform.
The shift from point solutions to an integrated platform isn’t a technology problem—it’s a culture one. Connected construction only becomes real when organizations align leadership, teams, and mindset around shared data, shared outcomes, and a willingness to evolve how decisions get made.
There’s real power in the platformAI, automation, and connected data only deliver value when they work together as part of a unified platform. When data flows across design, build, and operations, teams stop reacting and start predicting—unlocking safer, faster, and more scalable outcomes powered by platforms like Autodesk.
Start with the why—and stay curiousThe most successful transformations begin by understanding real pain points, not by pushing tools. Leaders and partners who start with why, stay naturally curious, and learn from other industries are the ones turning innovation into repeatable, measurable impact.
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