

Salar al Khafaji
Founder and CEO of Monumental, a robotics company building autonomous bricklaying and supply robots to automate construction facades and site logistics.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 20min
Building Beautiful Homes with Robots: The Future of Construction | Salar al Khafaji (CEO and Founder of Monumental)
Salar al Khafaji, CEO and founder of Monumental, is revolutionizing construction with autonomous robots that lay bricks. He discusses the massive opportunity for innovation in a sector plagued by stagnation. The conversation includes the challenges posed by labor shortages, particularly in Europe, and how robotics can rekindle architectural beauty. Salar reflects on the unique company culture shaped by his time at Palantir, the balance between structure and chaos in startups, and strategies to foster ambition within Europe's burgeoning tech ecosystem.

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Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 26min
Monumental Makes Construction Bots Play Nice Together | E2217
Join Salar al Khafaji, CEO of Monumental, who’s revolutionizing construction with autonomous bricklaying robots, addressing labor shortages and enhancing site logistics. He discusses the importance of creating distinct operation zones for robots and the complexities of navigating European fundraising. Mike Flanigan, CEO of Seasats, dives into designing autonomous ocean drones, focusing on the challenges of sourcing components and ensuring operational efficiency. Together, they explore innovative solutions that tackle real-world problems in construction and maritime tech.


