AEC Trailblazers: The Founders Files

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Episodes 66

Avg. Duration 46m

Activity Declining

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (1)

Since Feb 2024

Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks

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Episodic

Consistency

58%

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About This Podcast

Building the Future of Construction, One Story at a Time. Join us on AEC Trailblazers: The Founders Files, where we delve into the minds of the brightest stars in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) startup world. Through intimate interviews, we go beyond the elevator pitch to uncover the raw, personal stories behind these innovative disruptors. Forget dry industry jargon. This is where passion meets innovation. Hear directly from the founders who are shattering traditional mindsets and reimagining the built environment. Join our community of passionate builders. Find more content on e-verse.com, aecworks.e-verse.com

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Recent Episodes

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