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We raised $5.5 million in a seed round last year.
The construction industry faces a serious workforce crisis, with 41% of workers retiring in the next seven years and a slow influx of younger workers.
Viewing failure as data, understanding the importance of team synchronization, and maintaining velocity during uncertain times.
By identifying top performers, ensuring team chemistry, and maintaining a network of skilled professionals across various functions.
Visit our website at www.lumberfi.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.
We raised $5.5 million in a seed round last year.
The construction industry faces a serious workforce crisis, with 41% of workers retiring in the next seven years and a slow influx of younger workers.
Viewing failure as data, understanding the importance of team synchronization, and maintaining velocity during uncertain times.
By identifying top performers, ensuring team chemistry, and maintaining a network of skilled professionals across various functions.
Visit our website at www.lumberfi.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.
Company Stats
- Capital Raised $5.5 million
Episode Highlights
✅ The construction industry faces a workforce crisis with 41% retiring in the next seven years.
✅ Learning from failure is crucial for success; success can be a misleading teacher.
✅ Building a synchronized, complementary team is essential for startup success.
Episode Summary
In this episode of "Failing to Success," we welcome Shreesha Ramdas, the CEO of Lumber, a startup focused on construction workforce management. Shreesha shares how Lumber raised $5.5 million in a seed round to address the critical workforce crisis in the construction industry. With 41% of workers set to retire in the next seven years and younger workers not entering the industry at the same pace, Lumber aims to tackle this significant challenge. Shreesha discusses the lessons learned from his previous startups, emphasizing the importance of viewing failure as data and the necessity of building a synchronized team. His insights into maintaining velocity during uncertain times and iterating to solve problems offer valuable guidance for entrepreneurs.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:13 Company Stats
00:31 Challenges in the Construction Workforce
01:40 Lessons from Previous Startups
05:36 Building a Strong Team
07:22 Connecting with Lumber
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