Future-Proofing American Industry with Leise Sandeman | Said In Stone: An Ozinga Podcast

Pathways co-founder Leise Sandeman joins Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga this week to discuss her start-up’s AI-enabled platform that aims to make construction insights more approachable, while contributing to the overall decarbonization of concrete and other materials.

00:00 Intro
02:22 Leise's origins / Coming to the U.S.
03:56 What is Pathways?
06:02 Ensuring correct EPD information
09:16 European vs. American approaches to EPD's
11:34 Starting Pathways
15:00 Pathways' growth
16:07 "There's never been a better time to start a company"
19:15 How cold outreach can kickstart your business
20:51 Using LinkedIn to build your professional community
21:32 How much is too much to give to investors?
24:48 Has Pathways' original business vision changed?
26:33 Defining EPD's and other acronyms
29:19 Understanding LCA's (Life Cycle Assessments)
30:48 Who are Pathways' main customers?
31:59 How Pathways talks to other software
33:59 What does generative AI do for Pathways?
37:46 Why what Pathways offers is necessary
42:33 What materials will data centers be built with?
44:35 Demystifiing concrete
46:17 Advice to entrepreneurs
47:54 Closing thoughts

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Founded in 1928, Ozinga is a fifth-generation, family-owned American company, leading the industry in ready-mix concrete, energy and logistic solutions. From small town driveways to stadiums and skyscrapers, our purpose is to make a positive impact on individuals, their families and our community for generations. Join us to hear conversations with those who share a similar purpose -- whether they're a thought leader in their field or one of our own expert co-workers -- as we discuss what we’ve made, what we can build on and the legacy we’ll leave behind.

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