{"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:In 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.Chapters:00:00 Introduction03:16 The Birth of Didimi09:06 Understanding Interoperability in Construction12:40 Growth and Early Success of Didimi15:28 Balancing Academia and Entrepreneurship18:05 Navigating Large Contracts in Construction22:50 Funding Strategies and Building a Team27:20 Product Development and Market Fit29:30 Collaboration Between Founders32:35 Key Learnings and Advice for Startups35:11 Future Outlook for Didimihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ioannis-brilakis-14415834/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyriakos-kantarakias-7b3b605a/www.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}