Fireside with Founders & Leaders

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

Show Notes

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 Introduction

03:16 The Birth of Didimi

09:06 Understanding Interoperability in Construction

12:40 Growth and Early Success of Didimi

15:28 Balancing Academia and Entrepreneurship

18:05 Navigating Large Contracts in Construction

22:50 Funding Strategies and Building a Team

27:20 Product Development and Market Fit

29:30 Collaboration Between Founders

32:35 Key Learnings and Advice for Startups

35:11 Future Outlook for Didimi


https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioannis-brilakis-14415834/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyriakos-kantarakias-7b3b605a/

www.didimi.com

What is Fireside with Founders & Leaders?

In this podcast, we talk to some of the greatest founders and leaders about their journey to where they are as well as discuss their companies and many other subjects depending on the guest.
We are aiming to create meaningful content that everyone can get value from. We hope you enjoy 😁