The Shadow Network with KP Reddy

KP channels his inner Dave Grohl fanatic, drawing parallels between the rock icon's journey and the entrepreneurial rollercoaster. From Nirvana's lightning strike success to Grohl's relentless reinvention with Foo Fighters, KP explores the trials of navigating post-success uncertainty and the common thread of imposter syndrome plaguing both rockstars and entrepreneurs.

Through his story, KP unravels the challenges of team-building, the significance of hard work, and the patience required for sustained impact in the ever-evolving landscape of startups. Tune in for a sonic journey from grunge to growth.

Join KP Reddy in a conversational journey unpacking the significance of the prefix 'inter-' and its relevance to the startup-investor relationship. KP discusses the challenging dynamics founders face when interacting with potential investors. Drawing parallels between early-stage engagements and dating, he delves into the psychology of power dynamics and emphasizes the importance of building relationships early on.

Join KP Reddy in a no-nonsense discussion about the commitment founders make and the responsibility board members carry. The episode explores the significance of active participation beyond board meetings, encouraging founders to assess the real impact of their board members and the unique challenges faced by corporate investors.

In this episode, KP delves into the significant engagement gap between AEC and Real Estate communities when it comes to innovation. KP emphasizes the need to bridge this gap, suggesting that AI could serve as a catalyst. He highlights how focusing solely on known competition might blindside us to unexpected challenges from adjacent markets.

In this episode, KP draws intriguing parallels between BIM/CAD Managers in Architecture Firms and GIS/CAD Managers in Civil Engineering firms, shedding light on their common ground as early adopters of transformative technologies. Let's explore the concept of creating abundance where there was once scarcity...

On this episode of Shadow Shorts, Lawrence Gellerstedt, Managing Director at Foundry Commercial, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about the innovation in commercial real estate brokerage.

On this episode of Shadow Shorts, Jason Rostar, Associate Principal and Corporate Practice Technology Leader at HED, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about the curiosity that's necessary for professional development, let alone innovation, and the knowledge transfer gap.

On this episode of Shadow Shorts, Cameron Wahl, Senior Technology Specialist at Balfour Beatty, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about what has to happen before a construction firm adopts new technology.

On this episode of Shadow Shorts, Nyasha Gutsa, CEO of Billy, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about risk transfer in construction and using technology to mitigate that risk.

KP Reddy unravels the nuanced language businesses use to define their success. He dives deep into the vocabulary entrepreneurs employ, from funding rounds and architectural prowess to revenue figures and asset valuations. Join as he explores the psychology behind the words businesses choose and how these choices shape perceptions, both internal and external.

On this episode of Shadow Shorts, Hamid Alemohammad, Co-Founder and COO of Brickeye, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols will talk about using technology, specifically The Internet of Things (IoT) to mitigate risk in the construction industry.

On this episode of Shadow Shorts, Anil Sawhney, Director of the Infrastructure Sector for RICS, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols will talk about a standardized method for measuring carbon emissions in the construction industry.

In this enlightening episode, KP delves deep into the indispensable skill of storytelling and why it has become a crucial asset in today's fast-evolving world. Join as he uncoveres the multifaceted reasons behind the universal importance of storytelling.

On this episode of Shadow Shorts, Raheel Ishtiaq, Director of Product Management for AIA Contract Documents, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols will talk about the ins and outs of customer discovery and how to take a product to market that your customers actually value.

From the vault, KP gives a talk about the future of AI and generative design and just how awesome of a role it will play in the built space for years to come.

In today's episode, KP delves into the complexities of startup financing and the critical factors that determine sustained success. He discusses the nuances of first-mover advantage in the AEC industry, emphasizing the swift erosion of this advantage and the necessity for startups to secure substantial funding for enduring momentum.

On Shadow Shorts, Aaron Anderson, Director of Innovation at Swinerton, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols will talk about the obstacles that are standing in the way of innovation in your organization.

KP explores the essence of curiosity as the driving force behind true innovation and problem-solving. Drawing from his extensive experience working with founders, he illuminates how authentic curiosity not only fuels a deep understanding of market and customer challenges but also propels the creation of groundbreaking solutions.

On Shadow Shorts, Scott Frank, Managing Partner at JB&B, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about innovation and IP in engineering firms.

On Shadow Shorts, Campbell Yule, the Founder at Codesign, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about Codesign's re-brand (formerly Spaces), and bringing AI into Conceptual Design for architects.

On Shadow Shorts, Amr Raafat, the Chief Innovation Officer at Windover Construction, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about prefabrication and how industrialized construction is changing the built environment.

On Shadow Shorts, Tom Scarangello, the Executive Chairman at Thornton Tomasetti, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about resistance to innovation and how to make innovation in your organization more approachable.

On Shadow Shorts, Nic Halverson, the CEO at Occuspace, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about using granular data to inform the design process.

On Shadow Shorts, Amy Marks, The Queen of Prefab, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about design, construction, manufacturing, and the convergence of the AEC and M worlds.

On Shadow Shorts, Christian Giordano, President of MANCINI:DUFFY, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about rapid change and reinvention in the AEC industry.

On Shadow Shorts, Mike Brewer, COO of The Radco Companies, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols will talk about leadership in a time of rapid change.

On Shadow Shorts, Bill Boynes, a Practice Leader at Shadow Partners, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about change management and the systems that are necessary to integrate innovation into your organization.

On Shadow Shorts, Bob Habian, Founder and CEO of Tect App, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about the technology of connections and the people factor.

On Shadow Shorts, Roger Krulak, Founder and CEO of FullStack Modular, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols will talk about integration in the construction process and the future of construction efficiency and affordability.

On Shadow Shorts, Brad Crawford, CEO of both Ambassador Supply and venture capital firm, Rival, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about investing and venture capital both as a competitive advantage and as a view toward the future transformation of the built environment.

On Shadow Shorts, David Hirschman, EVP and Chief Content Officer at Blueprint, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about what David's exposure to thought leaders in the real estate space allow him to see coming in the future of real estate.

On Shadow Shorts, KP Reddy, Founder of both Shadow Ventures and Shadow Partners, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about venture capital and the difference between VCs and Corporate VCs. Join the conversation as KP holds class on venture capital education.

On Shadow Shorts, Sam Chandan, Director of NYU Stern Chao-Hon Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about the realities of the economy and real estate investing in the second half of 2023.

On Shadow Shorts, Thai Nguyen, Director of Innovation at Hensel Phelps / Diverge, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor, and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about creating a culture of innovation.

On Shadow Shorts, Matt Ohlman, Chief Technology Officer and General Partner at Shadow Ventures, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about how to do your due diligence and how to understand what you're investing in.

On Shadow Shorts, Charles Rathmann, Senior Editor at IRONPROS, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about cutting-edge AI technologies being applied in the construction industry.

On Shadow Shorts, Danielle Dy Buncio, Founder and CEO at VIATechnik, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols will talk about digital transformation, technology, and the realities of the people in the process.

On Shadow Shorts, Dr. Joseph Burgett, Associate Professor at Clemson University, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols will talk about new ways that drones are being deployed in the construction industry.

On Shadow Shorts, Rex Donahey, Director of Innovative Concrete Technology at the American Concrete Institute, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about construction technology and innovation in building materials and applications.

On Shadow Shorts, Robert Cooper, Founder & CEO at embue, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols will talk about building multi-family portfolios that are smarter and energy and carbon efficient.

On Shadow Shorts, Lucas Manos, IT Director of Operations at Ryan Companies, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor, and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about emerging technologies for job sites.

On Shadow Shorts, Stephen Held, Chief Innovation Officer at Leo A. Daly, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor & Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about the realities of innovation at large A/E firms and the difference between innovation and digital transformation.

On Shadow Shorts, Brian Nickel, Founder and CEO at Allied BIM, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor, and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about the future of BIM and model-to-machine technology.

On Shadow Shorts, Mike Lawless, Director of Innovation at IMEG Corp., and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor, and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about what innovation looks like in engineering design services.

On Shadow Shorts, Will Mitchell, CEO at Rabbet, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor, and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about innovation and the future of construction financing.

On today's Shadow Shorts, Carla Johnson, Author of "RE:Think Innovation," and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor, and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about how to develop a culture of innovation in your organization.

On today's Shadow Shorts, Henry Nut III, Preconstruction Executive of Southland Industries, and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor, and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about what the future of the construction industry looks like and how it operates.

On today's Shadow Shorts, Maanav Mahindru, Senior Associate of Shadow Partners and Shadow Partners, Senior Advisor, and Head of Marketing, Jeff Echols talk about the increasingly necessary role of research in driving meaningful innovation.