The AI Startup Saving Lives on Japan’s Construction Sites - Uttam Dwivedi

In this episode of the Produck Podcast, I sit down with Uttam Dwivedi, CEO and Founder of Avete, the AI startup on a mission to make Japan’s construction sites safer, faster, and more efficient.A civil engineer turned entrepreneur, Uttam shares how his experience on construction sites in Japan led him to uncover a shocking truth — despite Japan’s reputation for precision and safety, over 300 construction workers lose their lives each year. Avete is using AI, computer vision, and real-time monitoring to prevent accidents before they happen and to create safer working environments for engineers and workers alike.In this conversation, we explore:- How Antler Japan helped Uttam launch and fund Avete- Why safety in construction is a data and communication problem- How Avete’s “ChatGPT for Construction” is breaking language barriers on site- The importance of co-founders with complementary skills- The challenges of building a startup in Japan’s traditional industries- His advice for foreign founders setting up a business in JapanIf you’re passionate about AI, startups, construction tech, or Japan’s innovation ecosystem, this episode is a must-listen.👉 Connect with Uttam Dwivedi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uttam-dwivedi-0bb447117/#AIStartup #ConstructionTech #StartupJapan #AntlerJapan #Avete #SafetyInnovation #PropTech #CivTech #JapanStartups #FoundersInJapan #LeeJean #ProduckPodcast #UttamDwivedi #AIBusiness #InnovationJapan #TechForGood #StartupEcosystem #DigitalTransformation #WorkplaceSafety #ConstructionAI