Cam Doody, co-founder of Brickyard, has built his career by focusing on grit and strategic thinking. His path began with Bellhop, a service that redefined moving, and later evolved into Brickyard, a venture studio dedicated to supporting real builders.

Brickyard’s model stands apart from most early-stage firms, emphasizing focus, commitment, and the hard work needed to scale sustainably. Cam talks about his experience navigating Bellhop’s exit to private equity and how Brickyard is designed to help founders block out distractions and stay committed to what matters.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Brickyard’s approach centers on focus and commitment

• Why Bellhop’s evolution included key pivots and challenges

• What makes Brickyard’s model stand out in a crowded space

• Why product-market fit is the essential baseline for scaling

• How Cam stays driven by the thrill of early-stage startups

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:35) Overcoming early obstacles and asset-light strategy

(07:02) Private equity sales and pandemic timing

(09:04) Brickyard’s investment model in Chattanooga

(11:20) Fostering an all-in founder culture

(13:57) Product-market fit as a first critical milestone

(15:44) Cam’s drive for building at the zero to one stage

(20:40) Prioritizing founder grit over vanity metrics

(26:15) Cam’s take on Bitcoin and venture capital

(33:20) Connecting AI and Bitcoin’s impact on the future

(36:58) US economy, AI changes, and manufacturing