#021 - April Moss & Lynne Cooper - Blockchain, Leadership and Female Success In Construction Tech

Jan 13, 2023

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How do you enjoy a fulfilling career in construction and the tech world?

Join us today in our discussion with Apil and Lynne of Digibuild.

In this episode we deep dive into:

Blockchain uses in Construction and Digibuild's software
Attracting gen z talent to blue collar jobs
Diversity and female success in construction
Maintaining balance in life
Lynne's top 3 pieces of advice for young people

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April Moss - COO | Chief Customer Officer at DigiBuild: Y Combinator Backed (YC S21) l Blockchain Technology l Construction Management l Crypto & Bitcoin Investor l Business Development

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Today's Sponsor: Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.

Chek www.the-beta.com

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Timestamps:

(00:00:00-00:01:27) - Intro and Sponsor

(00:01:27-00:01:58) - Introduction of guest

(00:01:58-00:03:20) - April's background

(00:03:20-00:04:16) - Lynne's background

(00:04:16-00:04:58) - Digibuild history

(00:04:58-00:07:07) - What does digibuild do?

(00:07:07-00:08:27) - Meet the Drapers

(00:08:27-00:09:23) - Digibuild and Blockchain

(00:09:23-00:09:53) - Digibuild expanding globally?

(00:09:53-00:11:04) - Are US-based companies expanding to UK?

(00:11:04-00:13:29) - Do we have cutting-edge construction technology?

(00:13:29-00:14:36) - Procore

(00:14:36-00:16:48) - Lynne's relationship with Digibuild, April, and EL sea

(00:16:48-00:19:25) - Worldchain

(00:19:25-00:24:45) - Tips for attracting gen z to construction

(00:24:45-00:27:16) - Is the general trend of construction interesting for young people?

(00:27:16-00:30:31) - Diversity in Construction

(00:30:31-00:32:24) - Experience from other industries that can be applied in construction

(00:32:24-00:33:06) - Advice about switching industry to construction

(00:33:06-00:36:09) - Charity (construction rocks dmv)

(00:36:09-00:37:19) - Mental health in construction

(00:37:19-00:42:54) - ESG sustainability

(00:42:54-00:45:34) - Advice for someone who is about to launch a construction tech startup

(00:45:34-00:47:34) - Cancel Culture

(00:47:34-00:51:14) - Books

(00:51:14-00:54:00) - How to maintain balance in life?

(00:54:00-00:57:28) - What do you want to do in construction or technology if you want unlimited resources

(00:57:28-00:58:16) - 3 pieces of advice for young people

(00:58:16-00:58:34) Outro

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