Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Forest Flager, Co-Founder & CEO at Parspec.
What you’ll get out of this episode:
- Journey to Parspec: Forrest Flager, CEO of Parspec, shares his transition from the construction engine industry to founding a tech-driven solution for construction procurement.
- Mission of Parspec: Parspec's mission is to simplify product selection and procurement in construction, addressing the industry's long-standing challenges.
- Technology at Parspec's Core: The startup leverages AI, including computer vision and machine learning, to extract and index product information from thousands of manufacturers, significantly reducing the time needed to match products with project specifications.
- Overcoming Early Hurdles: Early challenges and a pivotal moment of validation from beta testers underscored the demand for Parspec's solution, propelling Flager to pursue the venture full-time.
- Future Expansion Goals: Looking ahead, Parspec aims to expand its innovative platform beyond electrical and lighting, targeting other construction materials and trades, driven by a vision to enhance efficiency and transparency across the construction industry.
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