The Real Architect Turned Tech Entrepeneur: the old-fashioned architecture biz needs automation!

Invisible Algorithms Podcast

May 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min

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Episode description

Gordon Evans is a real architect - the ones who design buildings. He founded Yoop Knows, a cloud-based management system for architects that helps them in their day-to-day business.

01:50 The Need for Technology in Architecture

04:46 Building a Proof of Concept for Yoop Knows

09:59 Focusing on the Key Problem to Solve

16:08 Building for the Market, Not Just Ourselves

17:37 Starting Small and Building a Community

27:44 Restructuring Software for Different User Roles

41:01 The Desire for a Highly Desirable Demo

42:13 The Similarities and Differences Between Software and Building Architecture

43:56 The Importance of Collaboration and Feedback in Architecture

46:59 Adopting Agile Methodology in Architecture

51:09 Adapting to New Technologies and Processes in Architecture

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