Expanding Minds with the Future of Construction, Saas, Capital, & AI
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From jobsite automation to AI dashboards to SaaS leadership — these are the shifts that matter.
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Revolutionizing Construction: Tech, Capital & Groundbreaking Innovation
Ready to witness a seismic shift in construction? We delve deep into the dynamic intersection of capital, groundbreaking innovation, and construction technology. Explore how strategic investments are fueling cutting-edge robotics, smart field tools, advanced automation, and revolutionary materials, redefining the entire built environment. Our insights reveal the investment landscape driving these innovations, catapulting efficiency, boosting safety, and paving the way for a sustainable future, right on the jobsite.
SaaS Talk & Career Growth
Career strategy, mindset shifts, and real-world SaaS lessons from the trenches. We explore the evolving landscape of software-as-a-service, providing practical guidance for professionals looking to advance their careers, adapt to changing technologies, and master the essential skills needed in today's digital workplace.
BI Tools, AI and Data
Insight over intuition. Smart dashboards, powerful data models, and the future of decision-making. Our expert contributors analyze the latest developments in business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, helping you understand how these tools can transform your business operations and strategic planning.
ConTech SaaS Capital Market Pulse
2025 YTD- September 8, 2025
The ConTech SaaS market is absolutely on fire right now. H1 2025 hit $2.023B across 192 deals, which is a massive 55% jump in dollars and 31% more deals versus the same period last year. What's really interesting is where the money is going: AI-native platforms that can deliver both efficiency gains and help with decarbonization are getting the premium checks.
Week of August 25 - Sep 1, 2025 - Industry Insights & Market Movements
Procore's AI partnership with AWS just rewrote the playbook for construction software companies. While funding stayed quiet, this strategic move signals that enterprise buyers will soon expect AI embedded in every workflow, giving founders roughly six months to adapt or risk getting left behind.
Week of August 18 - 25, 2025 - Industry Insights & Market Movements
Two ConTech deals closed this week. Both targeting different verticals, different stages, different check sizes. But if you know what to look for, they're telling the exact same story about where institutional capital is heading in 2025...
Capital Readiness in ConTech Saas: Benchmarks Every Founder Needs Before Their First Raise
Key Metrics for a Capital Raise
Preparing to raise external capital can feel like navigating uncharted territory—especially in the fast-evolving world of construction technology. Investors aren’t just looking at your product or traction; they want proof that you run a lean, efficient, and growth-ready operation. That’s where capital readiness comes in.
In this article, we unpack the five core metrics every ConTech SaaS founder needs to know before stepping onto the fundraising stage: burn multiple, net dollar retention, CAC payback period, CAC ratio, and gross margin. Drawing on benchmark data from Bessemer Atlas, OpenView and SaaS Capital, you’ll see exactly how your performance stacks up against industry leaders.
I’ll also guide you through a straightforward self-assessment framework—complete with green, yellow, and red scoring—to highlight your strongest areas and pinpoint opportunities for improvement. Finally, you’ll discover how J. Waters AI automates these calculations, benchmarks your results, and crafts investor-ready insights so you can enter every fundraising conversation with confidence. Let’s dive in..
Latest Blogs
Discover the latest breakthroughs in SaaS, AI, and construction technology that are reshaping how businesses grow and operate. This curated spotlight shares new tools, emerging trends, and bold ideas I'm tracking—and sometimes building—so you stay ahead of the curve.
Why Building a Data-First Culture is the Game-Changer Construction Needs
Transforming tradition: How embracing data can future-proof your construction business
The construction technology (ConTech) industry stands at a critical crossroads. Deeply rooted in tradition, many firms struggle to see the value in data-driven solutions. Yet, data isn't just another tool — it's the key to unlocking smarter bidding, efficient project management, and stronger cash flow.
AI-Powered Estimating: The Future of Construction Bidding
How machine learning is revolutionizing accuracy and efficiency in project estimates
Accurate estimates can make or break a construction project. Traditional methods rely heavily on experience and intuition, but AI-powered solutions are changing the game. Learn how new technologies are helping firms reduce estimation errors by up to 40% while cutting the time spent on bids in half.
The SaaS Leadership Playbook: Building Teams That Scale
Leadership principles that drive successful software teams through rapid growth
Building a SaaS product is challenging, but scaling a team while maintaining culture and productivity is even harder. This article explores proven leadership strategies from fast-growing construction software companies that have successfully navigated the transition from startup to industry leader.
Cutting Through the AI Noise in Sales
AI is everywhere in sales—at least that's what most newsletters and product demos would have you believe. But once the conference buzz wears off, many go-to-market (GTM) teams are left wondering: Where does AI actually move the needle?
Protect Your Fire
You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm.
I used to think loyalty meant self-sacrifice.
Now I know better.
This is not a pity post.
It’s a boundary.
If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone.
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