Jonathan Nalepa - Outrageous Designs. Flawless Construction. Building a World’s First Takes a Team

What does it really take to build something the world has never seen before?At SYNKD Live Phoenix 2026, Jonny Nalepa opens the event with an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the collaboration, pressure, problem-solving, and innovation required to deliver groundbreaking exterior projects. From world-first aquatic designs and high-profile luxury builds to projects involving dozens of disciplines working in sync, Jonny will share how outrageous ideas only become reality when experts learn to think beyond their own lane.This keynote goes far beyond beautiful finished photos. It’s about what happens when timelines slip, materials fail, egos collide, and teams are forced to solve problems together in real time. It’s about why the future of design-build depends on collaboration between architects, builders, fabricators, engineers, landscape professionals, and innovators willing to challenge the status quo.Business owners will walk away inspired to think bigger, lead differently, embrace healthy competition, and build stronger partnerships that elevate not just individual companies — but the entire industry.Because the next generation of world-class projects won’t be built by one expert alone. They’ll be built by teams willing to push boundaries together.Sign-up to be on the waiting list for SYNKD Live tickets:https://synkd.myflodesk.com/phoenix-waitlist