Saving Time in Construction with Technology with Lenny Joseph and Laci Jackson of Bidtracer

Lenny Joseph and Laci Jackson dive into their roles at Bidtracer, a leader in construction technology. Lenny shares his journey and the company's founding, contrasting corporate and entrepreneurial experiences. They discuss innovation challenges, skepticism towards software in construction, and balancing growth with innovation. The conversation also covers identifying valuable team members, personal connections, and Laci's career transition. Lenny addresses cybersecurity challenges and the impact of AI in construction, offering advice to his younger self.

  Connect with Lenny and Laci -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenny-joseph-0615bb3/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacijackson/  Website: https://bidtracer.com/   Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/   Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration -  Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration   Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help

(0:00) Introduction to Success in Puerto Rico and Bidtracer (1:11) Call to action for IT and cybersecurity strategy with Lenny Joseph and Lacey Jackson (2:21) Lacy Jackson's background and role at Bidtracer (3:32) Lenny Joseph's journey to Bidtracer and the genesis of the company (10:44) Differences between corporate and entrepreneurial ventures (17:10) Challenges and approaches to innovation at Bidtracer (25:55) Addressing skepticism towards software in construction (30:24) Balancing innovation and scalability (37:21) Identifying valuable team members and personal connections (42:45) Educational choices and transitioning to the control industry (45:37) Lenny Joseph's experience joining Bidtracer (48:32) Cybersecurity challenges in the AEC industry (54:47) Embracing technology and AI in construction (55:22) Advice to younger self and final thoughts (1:00:37) Outro and Sponsor: ${name}