Disrupt Autodesk? This Ex-Autodesk CEO Has Some Advice - Amar Hanspal

"The battle is always the speed between which a startup gets distribution and an incumbent gets innovation." - Amar Hanspal's provocative insight on industry disruption In this episode, we had Amar Hanspal, former co-CEO of Autodesk, and we got to learn about the challenges of building successful products, the importance of team dynamics, and crucial lessons for startups in the AEC space. Tune in to find out about:  ✅ Why it takes 7-10 years to build a successful company in AEC  ✅ The importance of focusing on cash flow over profit for young companies  ✅ How to determine if your MVP is truly viable  ✅ Why execution matters more than the initial idea  ✅ Balancing growth and sustainability in startup development Listen to the full episode on Spotify to gain invaluable insights from Amar's 30+ years of experience in product development and startup growth. ------------------------------------------- Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. Forever : https://bricks-bytes.beehiiv.com/subscribe --------------------------------------------- BuildVision is a procurement network for the $5T commercial construction market. We are transforming the commercial construction supply chain by bringing contractors, manufacturers, and project stakeholders onto a single software platform—revolutionizing how every component is sourced, purchased, and financed.  This episode is brought to you by Shft—the BIM partner you need to fill the gap in your digital skills and tackle your BIM needs, end-to-end. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricks-bytes/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bricksbytespod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmNbunUTIIQDzbJgGJt9_Zg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricksbytes/ ---------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 Amar Hanspal's Journey: From Autodesk to Startups 05:44 The Current State of Design Tech 11:55 Challenges in Disrupting Incumbents 23:34 12 Lessons on Product Development 01:03:07 The Future of Entrepreneurship in Tech ---------------------------------------------  #podcast #construction #constructionindustry #bricksandbytes #startups  #architecture