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Ep41: Robots to Revolutionize the Construction Industry w/ Tessa Lau, Founder & CEO @ Dusty Robotics — Product Market Fit podcast (startups | tech | AI | growth)

Aug 16, 2023

Tessa Lau, Founder & CEO of Dusty Robotics, discusses the transition from software to hardware in the construction industry, revolutionizing construction with automation, navigating behavior change in tech adoption, and lessons learned in hardware development. They also explore enhancing human-robot interaction, business model evolution, and Dusty Robotics' long-term vision.

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Quick takeaways

Hardware businesses face unique challenges, but lessons from Dusty Robotics can apply to companies of any kind.

Dusty Robotics' robotic layout printer improves accuracy, communication, and speed in construction projects.

By showcasing the benefits of robotics, Dusty Robotics has gained traction and changed the perception of construction professionals.

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The Importance of SaaS Business for Scalability and Growth

SaaS businesses are highly desired by VCs due to their recurring revenue model, which allows for easier and faster scaling and growth compared to hardware businesses.

Introduction

2min

Empowering Builders in the Construction Industry

13min

Bundling and Competition in Tech

21min

The Future Model and Societal Impact

6min

Mistakes and Lessons Learned in Hardware Development

2min

Customer Discovery, Future Vision, and QR Codes: Revolutionizing the Construction Industry

3min

Lightning Round: Product Market Fit, Terrible Advice, and Inbox Zero

6min

Construction is a $10 trillion industry globally and this startup is poised to disrupt it.

For the first time on the Product Market Fit podcast, I delve into the world of hardware with Tessa Lau, Founder & CEO of Dusty Robotics.

In this episode, we discuss Tessa’s transition from a software and AI background to the world of robotics. Join us as we explore how robotics are catalyzing a revolution in the construction industry.

While hardware poses unique challenges, as compared to software startups, many of the lessons that Tessa shares apply to companies of any kind. So tune in to this fascinating conversation.

Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(02:27) From Software to Hardware: Exploring Tessa's transition

(04:57) Revolutionizing Construction: Automation in Building with Dusty Robotics

(09:25) Navigating behavior change in construction tech adoption

(18:16) Unveiling inception: navigating product-market fit with Dusty Robotics

(29:09) Business model evolution at Dusty Robotics

(35:57) Enhancing Human-Robot interaction: optimizing Dusty Robotics designs

(41:19) Lessons learned in Hardware: how to integrate robotics wisely?

(43:39) Dusty Robotics long term vision

(46:25) Lightning round

Guest Contact Info:

https://linkedin.com/in/tessalau/

https://dustyrobotics.com/

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