KP Reddy

No hype. Just hard truths. From broken #innovation decks to #AI strategies built on shaky data, this week we’re cutting through the noise. If you're building, leading, or investing in #AEC, you’ll want to read this. ⚡This Week’s Highlights ◾ Bad decks kill innovation. If you can’t pitch it, you can’t fund it. ◾ No #dataprivacy, no AI. Trust is the strategy. ◾ Don’t automate broken. Fix the process first. ◾ Ambition isn’t meaning. The dream car won’t cut it. ◾ AEC is lagging. AI’s moving — are you? 📩 Dive into KP’s boldest insights, sharpest takes, and must-watch content from the week.

🚨AEC Innovators, it's that time again… See the Future of AEC. Don’t Miss Our Virtual Demo Day! Join us next Friday, April 25th where ground breaking companies take the stage to demo their boldest ideas in built-world innovation. →3 Startups →5-Min Pitches →5-Min Q&As ⚡️60 Minutes of high-energy ideas. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or just curious about the future of our industry, you won't want to miss! RSVP and get inspired. See you there! 🚀 🎫: https://lnkd.in/dK6NUYkT #DemoDay #AECInnovation #BuiltWorld #StartupPitch #VentureCapital #PropTech #SmartConstruction #FutureOfAEC

Innovation Leaders Demystifying Innovation Leadership: Mastermind Group for Trailblazers Feeling overwhelmed by your new role as Chief Innovation Officer or Director of Innovation? You’re not alone! This is a brand new path in the AEC industry, and the responsibilities can be unclear. This exclusive Mastermind Group is designed specifically for innovation leaders like you. Here, you’ll connect with a supportive group of peers facing similar challenges and opportunities. Together, you’ll gain the insights and connections needed to: Sharpen Your Innovation Edge: Gain a deeper understanding of emerging technologies and their potential impact on the AEC landscape. Spark Breakthrough Ideas: Brainstorm with like-minded leaders, sharing successes and challenges to ignite innovative solutions for your firm. Future-Proof Your Career: Stay ahead of the curve and develop the skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving world of AEC innovation. Map Your Innovation Journey: We’ll break down the role of innovation leader into clear steps through open discussions and shared experiences. This journey doesn’t have to be a solo mission. Join the Mastermind Group and connect with a supportive community to help you navigate the exciting world of innovation leadership. Limited Spots Available! Apply Today and Become an AEC Innovation Pioneer! https://lnkd.in/ehbB346a

📖New post: If Your Innovation Team Can’t Pitch—You’ve Already Lost If your innovation team doesn't have a pitch deck, you don't have an innovation team. Two slides and a drone video aren’t a strategy. If they can’t clearly tell a story, articulate value, and show ROI—you’re just burning a budget. Innovation teams need to pitch like startups. Different brands. Different voices. Real outcomes. Read it. → https://lnkd.in/dhv_WHg2 Share it. And if you're leading innovation... show us your deck. 👀 #AEC #Innovation #Leadership #Storytelling #PitchToWin #KPUnpacked

📖New Article: You can’t talk AI if you’re not talking security. AEC firms are racing into AI—but too many are leaving data privacy behind. That’s not innovation. That’s risk. In this new post, KP breaks down: 🔹Why your team already needs an AI policy 🔹How to protect your clients, your contracts, and your credibility 🔹And why private AI is the smart, strategic play Read: Your AI Strategy Is Only as Good as Your Data Privacy Game https://lnkd.in/dFBT3bcW #AEC #Innovation #Leadership #Storytelling #PitchToWin #KPUnpacked

Innovation leaders — listen up. If your big contribution to a client pitch is two drone slides and a LIDAR screenshot... you're not innovating. You're wasting space. In this week’s #KPUnpacked, KP sat down with Jeff Eccles to unpack a hard truth: Most innovation teams haven’t earned their seat at the table. And when the CEO finally asks, “Where’s my money?” — you better have a pitch ready. We get into: 🔹 Why innovation decks should never look like the rest of the company 🔹 The myth of “we’re a 100-year-old startup” 🔹 How to pitch your innovation group like it’s a startup inside the firm 🔹 Why storytelling is the most underdeveloped muscle in the AEC world 🔹 And what happens when the innovation team becomes more valuable than the core business The bottom line: if your team can’t clearly articulate its value — don’t be surprised when the budget gets cut. 🎧 Listen now: Apple → https://lnkd.in/eBJYnZxv Spotify → https://lnkd.in/efNz27aF Buzzsprout → https://lnkd.in/euhCcmz3 📺 Watch → https://lnkd.in/eYRz9YHB #AEC #Innovation #Leadership #Storytelling #PitchToWin #KPUnpacked

Expand your Innovation Journey Share Ideas and Learnings A safe space to share ideas, challenges, and successes with peers who understand what you're going through. Give and Receive Feedback Give and receive peer feedback on your challenges and perspectives, and learn from each other’s experiences. https://lnkd.in/eHG_8Hi3

Field of Dreams is a lie. Let me tell you why. This playbook is designed for senior leaders in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry who hold operational leadership positions and are responsible for driving business growth through the launch of new products and services. It serves as a framework to ensure that innovation aligns with market demand. The target audience includes business leaders on both the operations and innovation teams, ideally those with exposure to both. Relevant roles include Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Principal, SVP,VP, Senior Director, and similar positions. https://bit.ly/3A03WLQ

Interesting analysis from our Early Career Mastermind Members. Is this a problem that the AEC industry needs to solve for in order to attract and retain the best talent?

Is Your Innovation Team Just a Slide Deck Add-On? In this week’s #KPUnpacked, Jeff Echols sits down with KP Reddy to challenge one of the biggest blind spots in AEC firms: innovation teams that can’t pitch, can’t storytell, and definitely don’t drive value. Let’s be blunt—if your innovation group can’t blow away a room with a pitch, why are they even there? We unpack: 👉 Why “table stakes” won’t win you business (and what will) 👉 How storytelling separates disruptors from checkbox-checkers 👉 The case for branding your innovation group like a startup 👉 Why most innovation leaders haven’t earned their seat at the table 👉 What happens when the innovation team becomes more valuable than the core business This one’s for the leaders who want more than just buzzwords and BIM slides. Real talk, sharp takes—just how we like it. 🎧 Listen now: Apple → https://lnkd.in/eBJYnZxv Spotify → https://lnkd.in/efNz27aF Buzzsprout → https://lnkd.in/euhCcmz3 📺 Watch → https://lnkd.in/eYRz9YHB #AEC #Innovation #Leadership #Storytelling #PitchToWin #KPUnpacked