What do you get when you combine 3D cameras mounted on construction workers’ hard hats + visual recognition technology + artificial intelligence? You get OpenSpace, a fascinating startup that’s using new technologies to reduce costs and inefficiencies in the construction industry. OpenSpace enables builders to track progress remotely, without having to visit construction sites to examine every little detail. It was a critical tool during the pandemic lockdowns and adoption has only kept growing since. Today on Crafted: OpenSpace founder and CEO Jeevan Kalanithi shares his journey from computer art and games to drones, 3D cameras and AI. Plus, why he and his team of scientists and engineers had to literally walk in circles to solve complex problems like “indoor navigation in a GPS denied environment.” This is Crafted from Artium: a show about great products, and the people who make them.  At Artium, we help startups and enterprises build incredible products, recruit high-performing teams, and achieve the culture of craft they need to build great software long after we’re gone. Check us out at thisisartium.com

“Are you making something that is solving a real problem for people?” That’s the question on Chris Ladd’s mind whenever he’s tempted to design a new app feature. Chris’s iOS app ChordBank has been downloaded millions of times; it gives guitar players tools to expand on and improve their craft. With a chord library, lessons and games that use monophonic and polyphonic pitch detection, the app helps players hone their skills and become better players.Chris built the first version of ChordBank 10 years ago, back when he was working as a freelance journalist while getting into programming.  With years of experience as an independent iOS developer under his belt and experience in product teams at The New York Times, Chris has honed his craft and built ChordBank into his full time job. This is Crafted from Artium; a show about great products, and the people who make them.  At Artium, we build incredible products and recruit high performing teams. Check us out at thisisartium.com. 

“It's a crime. It's such a waste of time.” That’s how Andres Glusman feels about so many of the tests product teams run. That’s why the former head of product at Meetup founded DoWhatWorks, a company that enables you to see – and learn from – the A/B tests that other companies are running. Rather than test button color for the umpteenth time, Andres wants you to test something that will really move the needle. After more than a decade of running product and strategy at Meetup.com, and a lifetime of being fascinated by experiments, Andres is passionate about helping others learn. In this episode, Andres shares what he’s discovered about testing and human behavior, and why running experiments is critical, but also when it’s not. This is Crafted from Artium; a show about great products, and the people who make them.  At Artium, we build incredible products and recruit high performing teams. Check us out at thisisartium.com. 

CRAFTED. is a show about great products and the people who make them. Incredible founders, makers, and innovators reveal how they build game-changing products and companies — and how you can, too.Honored twice by the Webby Awards as a top tech podcast.Discover the future of product development, technology, and AI on CRAFTED. Hosted by Dan Blumberg, an entrepreneur, product leader, and former public radio host. Each episode of CRAFTED. brings you closer to the founders, innovators, and technologists who are reshaping industries and building groundbreaking companies. Through thought-provoking conversations, you'll uncover the secrets behind their success and learn how you can apply their strategies to your own ventures.What product trade-offs did they make? What experiments did they run? And what was the moment when they knew they were on to something BIG?Guests include leaders of top startups and enterprises, such as:- Gusto founder and CTO (Eddie Kim) on why the right mindset is key to engineering and product success- Lattice founder and CEO (Jack Altman) on building a startup that unlocks human performance- Asana head of AI (Paige Costello) on how AI is changing the nature of work and the way products are built - Moov founder and CEO (Wade Arnold) on fintech innovation and why he’s rebuilding payments technology from scratch- BetterUp chief product management and innovation officer (Gabriella Rosen Kellerman) on the “Tomorrowmind” skills you need to flourish today- Kelsey Hightower, a legendary developer and Kubernetes pioneer, on why great software is emotional — and how you can innovate long after going from zero to one- Flatiron Health CTO (Cat Miller) on fighting cancer with data- SYSTM founder and CEO (Matt Lerner) on how to grow your startup- OpenSpace founder and CEO (Jeevan Kalinithi) on how AI and 3D technology are transforming the construction industry- DoWhatWorks founder and CEO (Andres Glusman) on running impactful experiments and A/B tests- Axiom Space head of in-space manufacturing (Jana Stoudemire) on why quantum computer chips may soon be made in outer space- Plus, leaders from BNY Mellon, Red Bull, AppFolio, Gartner, Katalyst, Betterment, and more- And, special live episodes from SXSW and NYC Tech Week on AI, biotech, fintechListen to be inspired and learn from industry leaders in tech, and beyond. CRAFTED. brings you inspiring stories of entrepreneurship in technology, insight into tech trends that drive innovation in products, and business strategy insights. CRAFTED. is brought to you in partnership with Docker, which helps developers build, share, run, and verify applications anywhere without environment confirmation or management. More than 20 million developers worldwide use Docker's development tools, services, and automations to accelerate the delivery of secure applications. Hosted by Dan Blumberg, founder of Modern Product Minds, where he advises companies on product, discovery, growth, and experimentation. Dan is a technologist and a former public radio host. He’s been a founder and led major product releases and growth initiatives at LinkedIn, The New York Times, Citi Ventures, and more. Before getting into product management, Dan led the team behind Morning Edition on WNYC, the most listened-to show on the nation’s largest NPR station. He also hosted and reported on air for this and other marquee news shows at WNYC, Chicago Public Radio, and for national broadcast on NPR.Listen to CRAFTED. to find out what it *really* takes to build great products and companies. _____________Subscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter at http://Crafted.fmConnect with Dan:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dblums/- X: @dblums- Instagram: @crafted.podcastCRAFTED. is produced by Modern Product Minds. Learn more at https://modernproductminds.com/___________CRAFTED. is brought to you in partnership with Docker. Learn more at https://www.docker.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/docker/- X: @docker- Instagram: @dockerinc