Episode #81: Britton Langdon, BuildFactory

Britton Langdon is the Founder and CEO of the startup BuildFactory, an off-site construction ecosystem that is connecting teams, streamlining procurement, and cutting risk. Britton shares the story behind building a cutting-edge software ecosystem for construction prefabrication, drawing on his experiences founding and scaling MSuite before a successful exit to Stanley Black & Decker. He offers insights into the challenges and opportunities of launching a tech company in the Midwest, the impact of artificial intelligence and data centers on the local and national economy, and his vision for making Cedar Rapids a hub for technology-driven businesses. Along the way, Britton discusses the evolution of AI in business, the importance of building strong regional talent networks, and what it takes to create lasting change in a traditional industry. I learned a lot from this conversation, and I think you will too. This podcast is sponsored by MidWest One Bank, the proud partner for doers and entrepreneurs in the corridor and beyond. As an SBA preferred lender, the team at MidWest One Bank is ready to help you reach your business goals. It's empowered money management. It's MidWest One Bank, Member FDIC. For more information, visit midwestone.bank. This is the Real Success podcast, produced in partnership with former NFL athlete and entrepreneur Nate Kaeding. This monthly podcast is a collection of conversations with Iowa-connected doers about success, purpose, and what makes them tick. Our hope is that you’ll learn something new about these notable leaders and that the conversations will perhaps play some small part in helping you further define what real success means to you. This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com. This episode was produced by Upload Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit UploadMediaGroup.com.