In today's episode, we are joined by Karim Helal, Co-Founder and CEO of Protenders.

In this episode you will gain insight into:

• Early stages and working with family
• Understanding and realising the potential of your start-up
• Growing your start-up
• Working in the Middle East

Timestamps:

0:00 - 12:00 - Early stages and introduction to the construction industry

12:00 - 15:00 - Early disruption in the construction industry

19:35 - 34:00 - Realising the potential of your start-up & changing industry norms

34:00 - 39:00 - Building relations with customers and understanding them

39:00 - 41:45 - Realities of being a founder of a start-up

41:45 - 46:25 - The emotional journey during the early stages of building a start-up

46:25 - 54:00 - How to source and seek investment for your start-up

54:00 - 59:07 - What is happening to the Construction Industry

59:07 - 1:03:00- The next stages for Protenders

1:03:00 - 1:11:43 - Hotspots for ConTech businesses

1:11:43 - The Lightning Round