Best KP Reddy Podcasts (2025)

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The $400K Credit You Might Be Missing 34:30

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4h ago34:30

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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 bi…

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Knowledge Management Is Currency 1:01:14

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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…

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This Industry Worships Timesheets... 52:07

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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 …

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Startups, Steer or Sink: Welcome to the Brackish Era 55:01

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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 di…

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Money Ball's Endgame 46:35

24d ago46:35

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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 ad…

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Vibe Code or Die Trying 51:07

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Welcome to KP Unpacked , the #1 podcast in AEC. In this episode, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols unpack a movement that's flipping tech, venture, and entrepreneurship on its head: vibe coding. What started as a LinkedIn post sparked one of the most active polls in Catalyst history, and it turns out, 73% of this high-performing AEC community is already doi…

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Know Before You Adopt 37:34

1M ago37:34

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Welcome back to the number one podcast in AEC, KP Unpacked, where AI, innovation, and the built world collide. In this episode of the AI in AEC series, Jeff Echols (Executive Director, Catalyst) is joined by Frank Lazaro (Head of Advisory, KP Reddy Co.) for a strategic deep dive into how AEC firms can assess and improve their innovation readiness b…

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Digital Twin? That’s a Dumb Flex. 49:23

1M ago49:23

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In this brutally honest episode of KP Unpacked, the number one podcast in AEC, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols take a sledgehammer to one of the industry's most overused and misunderstood buzzwords: digital twin. What even is a digital twin? KP unpacks why most people using the term don’t know what it really means, why having a 3D model doesn’t qualify, a…

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Build or Buy? The AI Choice Reshaping AEC 39:35

2M ago39:35

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Every AEC firm faces it: Do we build our own AI tools or buy what's already on the market? In this episode of KP Unpacked, the number one Podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro dive deep into the strategic dilemma that's dominating boardrooms and innovation teams across the built world. From skyrocketing subscription costs to the reality of c…

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What Happens When We Design Without Listening 41:34

2M ago41:34

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, the number one podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with Frank Thalakotur, Senior Research Advisor at KP Reddy Co., to dig into one of the core issues holding the AEC industry back—chronic misalignment between design, delivery, and owner value. Frank brings experience across HVAC engineering, MEP project management,…

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Is Your Startup a Vitamin, a Painkiller... or the Cure? 1:02:11

2M ago1:02:11

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Welcome back to KP Unpacked, the #1 podcast in AEC. In this episode, KP Reddy (Founder & CEO of Shadow Ventures) and Jeff Echols (Executive Director at Catalyst) unpack a powerful metaphor that’s reshaping how we think about startups, business models, and the built environment. We’re not just talking features or fixes. We’re talking about deliverin…

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Breaking the Silos: Fixing What’s Broken in Construction 43:12

2M ago43:12

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🎙 Featuring: Jeff Echols, Chief Executive Director Catalyst, KP Reddy Co. David Niewadomski, Senior Research Advisor, KP Reddy Co. In this episode of KP Unpacked, the number one podcast in AEC, host Jeff Echols sits down with David Niewadomski, Senior Research Advisor at KP Reddy Co., to dive into the inefficiencies of construction—and how rethinki…

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How to Build a Real Innovation Culture in AEC 54:10

2M ago54:10

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On this episode of KP Unpacked—the number one podcast in AEC—Jeff Echols sits down with Alan Montpellier, Principal and Chief Innovation Officer at PAE, to explore what it really takes to embed innovation into the DNA of an AEC firm. Alan shares how PAE shifted from ad hoc ideas to a fully resourced innovation group, why innovation can't live in a …

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Threading the Future: How Specs Hold AEC Together 39:13

2M ago39:13

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, the number one podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols, Executive Director at Catalyst, KP Reddy Co. kicks off a brand-new series featuring the in-house research team at KP Reddy Co. He’s joined by Senior Research Advisor Ted Kenney, who brings years of experience in AEC technology and building product specifications. They explo…

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Build the Rocket, But Don’t Forget the Life 48:07

2M ago48:07

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This week on KP Unpacked—the number one podcast in AEC—Jeff Echols and KP Reddy unpack the Sunday Scaries post that broke the internet (or at least LinkedIn). It all started with a Talking Heads lyric and a throwback photo… but quickly sparked a bigger conversation: What’s your 10-year plan—for yourself, not your startup? KP shares hard-won lessons…

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Are We Solving the Wrong Problems in AEC? 36:17

2M ago36:17

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In this episode of KP Unpacked—the number one podcast in AEC—Jeff Echols sits down with architect and senior research advisor Zig Rubel to explore a bold question: What if the biggest issues in AEC aren’t what we think they are? Zig brings his unique lens—from massive healthcare projects to tech startups—to unpack why most industry “solutions” may …

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Enterprise Data Architecture in The Age of AI - How To Balance Flexibility, Control and Business Value 1:06:46

3M ago1:06:46

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In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Nikhil Srinidhi from Rewire. Nikhil helps large organizations tackle complex business challenges by building high-performing teams focused on data, AI, and technology. With practical experience in data and software engineering, he drives impactful and lasting change. Before joining Rewire in 20…

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Build a Bot, Win More Work: Custom GPTs for AEC 37:10

3M ago37:10

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, the number one podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro unpack the rising wave of custom GPTs—and why every forward-thinking AEC firm should be building one. From knowledge centers to proposal bots, this episode dives into how AI tools like Azure Foundry and ChatGPT Projects are reshaping how firms capture experi…

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Why AEC Is Failing (And Who Can Fix It) 36:01

3M ago36:01

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In this special episode of KP Unpacked, the number podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with Hope Alexander, senior advisor at KP Reddy Co., to spotlight the one voice often missing in AEC innovation: the owner. From her days helping grow a startup into a 2,000-person firm (later acquired by AECOM) to building BIM with Frank Gehry, Hope’s career h…

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Innovation or Pay-to-Play? The AEC Awards Debate 50:50

3M ago50:50

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In this episode of KP Unpacked—the number one podcast in AEC—Jeff Echols and KP Reddy go deep on awards, ethics, and why it’s time to rethink how innovation gets recognized in the built environment. KP unpacks the launch of the 2025 AEC Innovators Award in collaboration with Zweig Group, and doesn’t hold back on the industry's pay-to-play culture. …

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AI Research Tools AEC Firms Can't Ignore 34:31

3M ago34:31

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AI isn’t just about flashy tools—it’s about transforming how AEC firms research, analyze, and make decisions. In this episode of KP Unpacked - the number one Podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazzaro dive deep into the power of AI research tools and how you can use them to work smarter, not harder. Key takeaways from this episode: Why AI resear…

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Gen Z vs. The Old Playbook 57:39

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Are Gen Z professionals really unambitious, entitled, and disconnected—or just playing by a different set of rules? In this bold episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols break down the generational clash transforming AEC firms, sparked by this LinkedIn post from KP. They cover: Why “pay your dues” thinking no longer works How Gen Z’s ambiti…

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Too Early to Lead? Think Again. 39:11

3M ago39:11

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What if your “too early” is actually right on time? In this episode of KP Unpacked - the number one podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with structural engineer turned AI innovator Kevin Jeswani to unpack one of KP Reddy’s boldest articles: Your Career Deserves a Firestarter Moment. Kevin’s story is the ultimate proof that you don’t need a senior…

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Built by AI, Owned by You? Maybe. 30:34

4M ago30:34

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AI is building faster than the law can keep up. In this episode of KP Unpacked — the number one podcast in AEC — Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro dive into a messy question every firm needs to answer: Who owns the work when AI creates it? From copyright law updates to court cases nobody’s talking about yet, they break down where the real risks are for …

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If the Owner Doesn’t Care, You’re Dead. 45:46

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, the number one podcast in AEC, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols go full throttle on the one thing most AEC startups get completely wrong: ignoring the owner. You’re selling to GCs. You’re marketing to architects. But if the owner doesn’t see the value, you’re just noise in the vendor stack. KP unpacks the real reason BIM did…

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No One Trains AI and That's a Problem 35:31

4M ago35:31

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In this episode of KP Unpacked (AI in AEC edition), Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro—KP Reddy Co.'s in-house AI expert—tackle one of the biggest blind spots in AI adoption: training your team. Everyone’s talking about AI. Few are doing anything useful with it. From underused tools to forgotten policies, they break down why most firms are missing the ma…

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Move Fast. Pitch Hard. Break the Mold. 26:08

4M ago26:08

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🎙️ In this episode of KP Unpacked, we’re calling out the innovation fluff—and the leaders who can’t pitch their way out of a checklist. Host Jeff Echols sits down with KP Reddy to unpack one of his most pointed LinkedIn posts yet: “Does your AEC innovation group have a pitch deck?” Spoiler alert—if it’s just two slides with drones and BIM screensho…

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AI in AEC: Data Privacy in the AI Era 25:13

4M ago25:13

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In this episode of AI Unpacked, Jeff Echols is joined by Frank Lazaro, KP Reddy Co.'s in-house AI expert, to dive into the latest trends and innovations in AI for the AEC industry. Together, they break down how AI is transforming business operations, from improving efficiencies to boosting productivity. In this bite-sized, actionable episode, Jeff …

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AI in AEC: Faster, Smarter Proposals 26:57

4M ago26:57

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Proposal writing is the backbone of AEC firms—but it's also a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. In this episode of AI in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro break down how AI-powered tools are transforming the way firms create proposals, saving time, improving efficiency, and boosting win rates. From ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to indu…

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Your Boss Should Never Be Your Career's Ceiling 42:25

4M ago42:25

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The AEC industry isn’t just stuck—it’s dying. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols pull no punches in discussing why the industry's obsession with mediocrity and outdated methods is dragging us down. From stagnating leadership to a lack of true innovation, this conversation exposes the uncomfortable truths that no one wants to f…

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AI in AEC: Transforming Presentations with AI-Powered Tools 29:55

5M ago29:55

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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!By KP Reddy

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White Out Smelled Great, But Our Contracts Need to Evolve 46:27

5M ago46:27

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The future of AEC isn’t just about adapting to AI—it’s about dominating the industry with AI-driven innovation. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols dive into the heart of AEC transformation, unpacking how AI is fundamentally reshaping the way we design, build, and manage projects, and why old-school methods are quickly becoming…

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AI, Data Centers & The Energy Crisis—What Comes Next? 46:16

5M ago46:16

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, host Jeff Echols sits down with Robert Cooper (CEO of Imbue) and Abhi Sastri (CEO of Fluix) to break down one of the most pressing challenges facing the built environment: How do we meet the surging energy demands of data centers, buildings, and critical infrastructure before nuclear and hydrogen power are viable? Ba…

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AI in AEC: Note-Taking & Meeting Efficiency 21:58

5M ago21:58

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Meetings are a necessary part of AEC firms, but they often lead to wasted time, forgotten action items, and inefficient follow-ups. This week on AI in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro unpack AI-powered note-taking tools that can transform how firms capture, summarize, and act on meeting insights. From built-in AI companions in Zoom and Teams to th…

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AI Meets AEC: The Chaos Behind the Disruption 25:42

5M ago25:42

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The future of AEC isn't just about AI disrupting the status quo—it's about AI accelerating innovation and transforming the way we approach design, construction, and operations. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols dive deep into the disruption happening in the AEC industry, focusing on how AI is changing the game and why staying…

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KP Reddy’s Brutal Truth About Startup Success 33:38

5M ago33:38

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, we challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in AEC startups: the idea that working harder equals faster results. Spoiler alert—it doesn’t. Host Jeff Echols sits down with Nick Heim, a structural engineer turned senior innovation engineer, to dissect a key passage from KP Reddy’s book What You Know About Startups I…

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AI in AEC: Series Intro 20:52

5M ago20:52

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The future of AEC isn't just about AI replacing jobs—it's about AI enhancing the way we design, build, and operate. In this new series on KP Unpacked, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro break down the real impact of AI in the built environment—beyond just ChatGPT. How are industry leaders actually using AI? What tools are solving real-world problems? And…

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The Secret to Making an Impact in AEC (Even If Your Boss Hates It) 33:13

5M ago33:13

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, we dive into one of the biggest mindset shifts that can define your career: Are you high agency? Host Jeff Echols sits down with Abby Coleman, a rising force in AEC and an Innovation XR Specialist at IMEG, to unpack KP Reddy’s latest Sunday Scaries article: Are You High Agency? What About Your Team? They explore why …

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Why GCs Don’t Do Anything (And How AI Might Change That) 39:24

5M ago39:24

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy takes on one of his most explosive LinkedIn posts: Why do so few general contractors self-perform anything? And if their answer is "risk"—what does that really mean? The AEC industry loves tradition, but KP isn't buying the excuses. He and Jeff dive into: 🔹 The myth of risk management—are GCs actually mitiga…

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How AI Is Changing Engineering Forever 26:54

5M ago26:54

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, we dive into a major shift happening in engineering and construction: the rise of tech-enabled services and AI-driven tools. Host Jeff Echols is joined by Iman Warsame, a civil engineer turned software developer, to break down one of KP Reddy’s latest LinkedIn posts on the changing landscape of AEC startups. They dis…

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The $1 Billion Construction Tech Opportunity No One’s Claiming 37:57

6M ago37:57

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy breaks down one of his most talked-about LinkedIn posts: the massive, untapped business opportunity in construction technology system integration. The construction industry is fragmented, innovation deployment is inconsistent, and startups struggle with scalability—so why hasn’t anyone built a company to sol…

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Johnny Depp’s Stunt Double on Mastering Fear & Taking Risks 46:52

6M ago46:52

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What does it take to stay calm under pressure, take risks, and excel at the highest level? In this episode of KP Unpacked, Jeff sits down with Hollywood stuntman Theo Kypri—a man who has literally put his life on the line for some of the biggest names in film. With over 30 years in the industry, Theo has been Johnny Depp’s stunt double in Pirates o…

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AEC's Perfect Storm: Tariffs, AI, & Inflation 49:21

6M ago49:21

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP and Jeff break down a major theme from one of KP’s recent LinkedIn posts: the perfect storm brewing in the AEC industry. With inflation, tariffs, labor shortages, and rapid advancements in AI and robotics, how can firms stay ahead instead of being swept away? KP shares his take on why change in AEC isn’t a matter …

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AI Won’t Replace Architects—Yet 46:53

6M ago46:53

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Jeff is joined by architect and digital innovator Zig Rubel, FAIA, to unpack one of KP’s latest thought-provoking LinkedIn posts: "I'm not an architect, but why did they lose the master builder position and why have they never taken it back?" With KP out of the hot seat, Jeff and Zig dive deep into the historical and evolving role of architects, qu…

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Your Social Media Strategy Sucks 45:48

6M ago45:48

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP and Jeff tackle a critical question inspired by one of KP’s recent LinkedIn posts (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kpreddy_why-are-aec-firms-social-media-posts-a-steady-activity-7287558443270299649-RJW8/): Why are AEC firms’ social media strategies stuck in a loop of project announcements, staff hires, and work ann…

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Sustainability's New Business Frontier 25:20

6M ago25:20

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP and Jeff explore a vital but often misunderstood role in today's C-suite: the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). As the corporate landscape evolves, sustainability leadership is increasingly becoming strategic rather than just regulatory. KP shares why today's CSOs must transcend traditional compliance roles, mas…

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A Biology Lesson for Startups 20:02

7M ago20:02

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Startups are living organisms, constantly regenerating and evolving—much like human cells. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy dives into the parallels between biology and business, sharing insights inspired by his recent LinkedIn post. Together with Jeff, they discuss how startups must continually adapt, refine teams, and restructure prioriti…

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Breaking the Hourly Mold 30:10

7M ago30:10

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, tune in as Jeff and KP explore: Why many architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms remain stuck in hourly billing The hidden costs of commodity-based pricing and how it penalizes efficiency How real value is created by the outcomes you deliver, not the hours you spend The mindset shift needed to de-comm…

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Ambition, Risk, and Building Your Dream Team 43:21

7M ago43:21

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What happens when ambition meets risk aversion in the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship? Imagine building a media empire or owning a Formula One team—these aren’t just pipe dreams for us. We share personal ambitions and dissect how these big visions shape our behaviors and decision-making, especially when resources are tight. Ambition isn’t one…

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The Room Where It Happens 37:34

7M ago37:34

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What if the future of architecture and the built environment lies in breaking free from traditional molds? Discover the transformative potential of our Mastermind meetups and the Catalyst Network, which bring together trailblazers from the AEC and tech sectors for groundbreaking collaboration. We draw inspiration from Hamilton, urging innovators to…