{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Fireside with Founders & Leaders","title":"Solving Interoperability Issues in the Construction Industry: The Didimi Journey","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7e268153\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2231,"description":"Summary:\nIn this podcast episode, Rupert hosts Ioannis Brilakis and Kyriakos Kantarakias, discussing their startup Didimi, which aims to solve interoperability issues in the construction industry. They share their backgrounds, the inspiration behind Didimi, and the challenges they faced in building a collaborative platform for engineers. The conversation covers their growth journey, funding strategies, and the balance between academia and entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of understanding customer needs and the evolving landscape of the construction sector.\n\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction\n03:16 The Birth of Didimi\n09:06 Understanding Interoperability in Construction\n12:40 Growth and Early Success of Didimi\n15:28 Balancing Academia and Entrepreneurship\n18:05 Navigating Large Contracts in Construction\n22:50 Funding Strategies and Building a Team\n27:20 Product Development and Market Fit\n29:30 Collaboration Between Founders\n32:35 Key Learnings and Advice for Startups\n35:11 Future Outlook for Didimi\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ioannis-brilakis-14415834/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyriakos-kantarakias-7b3b605a/\nwww.didimi.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yK8sRdXK-WErq4a9P1rXjy9DaWIeny0koUOUAbacNgY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85NTUz/NDRiNzY0N2E0MzY3/ZmYwNTYxMDA3NDk2/ZjQ4NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}