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EA471: Brian Messana – Messana O'Rorke and the Rizzoli Monograph Aug 26, 2022

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Messana O'Rorke and the Rizzoli Monograph

Brian Messana trained under architects Richard Meier, Thomas Phifer, Hani Rashid, and Peter Marino, working on projects including the Canal+ Headquarters in Paris, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona, and the Christian Dior Paris flagship. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and Columbia University, he also studied abroad, in Florence, Italy, and at Les Ecoles d'Art Américaines de Fontainebleau. He has lectured on design and served on the faculties of several university architecture programs. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he currently resides in Greenwich Village with his husband, Neil Drew.

Founded in 1996 by Brian Messana and Toby O'Rorke in New York City, Messana O'Rorke is renowned for crafting spaces of sublime restraint and ethereal beauty. Their process utilizes a rigorously limited palette of materials orchestrated in an architectural language of distilled boxes, blocks, and containers that emphasize the qualities of space itself rather than the things that fill it. The apparent simplicity and serenity of Messana O'Rorke's designs belie the astonishing richness and variety of the experiences they nurture.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Messana O'Rorke and the Rizzoli Monograph with Brian Messana.

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Messana O’Rorke: Building Blocks by Mayer Rus

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EA470: KP Reddy – Venture Capital in the AEC Aug 19, 2022

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Venture Capital in the AEC

KP Reddy is the Founder and CEO of Shadow Ventures, a seed-stage technology investment firm. He is a globally recognized authority in AEC environments, AI, robotics, automation, mobile applications, and cloud computing. KP is a Civil Engineer by background (BS, Georgia Institute of Technology) and wrote the textbook on BIM with his book: BIM for Building Owners and Developers. He is a frequent lecturer at Georgia Institute of Technology and is a sought-after subject matter expert, frequently speaking worldwide on BIM and the built environment.

KP has exited three technology companies. Cereus Technology Partners which had an IPO on NASDAQ and has since sold to Verso (NASDAQ:VRSO) at a 35x Multiple, RCMS which was sold to ARC (NYSE:ARC), and Ampirix (sold to The Combine). KP formerly ran Enterprise Transformation at Gehry Technologies (started by world renowned architect Frank Gehry) which exited to Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB). He was also the General Manager of ATDC at Georgia Tech, one of the oldest technology incubators in the country.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Venture Capital in the AEC with KP Reddy.

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What You Know About Startups Is Wrong: How to Navigate Entrepreneurial Urban Legends That Threaten Your Relationships, Your Health, Your Finances, and Your Career by KP Reddy

Shadow Summit: Building the Future – AEC and CRE Conference

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EA Studio 006: Vulcraft – Alex Brown Aug 16, 2022

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EntreArchitect Studio is a series of special bonus episodes where Mark invites inspiring, passionate people to share their knowledge and information about the building products and services to help you build better buildings.

This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:

Vulcraft – Alex Brown

Alex is a Product Champion at Vulcraft, a division of Nucor. Nucor is North America's largest and most diversified steel & steel products company. Vulcraft is North America's largest producer of open web steel joist and joist girders. A Chicago native, Alex started at Vulcraft in 2013 as an intern while completing his civil engineering degree. Shortly after, he was hired as a Sales Engineer, embedded in the sales office as a technical expert. In early 2022, he moved into a new role focused on Training and Business Development. Alex is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Indiana. He holds an M.B.A. from Aurora University and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology.

This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, Vulcraft with Alex Brown.

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EA469: Bob Habian – A People Platform Promoting Positive Change for the Profession Aug 12, 2022

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A People Platform Promoting Positive Change for the Profession

Bob Habian, AIA is an entrepreneur and an architect, or perhaps more accurately described as a “puzzle builder and licensed problem solver”. His career path includes chapters of conventional and unconventional work, with extensive experience in traditional architectural practice, building product manufacturing, and technology development.

You’ll typically find him deep in the middle of the work, getting his hands as dirty as needed, all in an effort to “clean up” the way architects and manufacturers do business together. Bob is the co-founder and CEO of Tect App, Inc., a company that is spearheading positive change in the building industry. And like many, he has just returned from the AIA Conference on Architecture in Chicago and is optimistic about the future of our profession.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, A People Platform Promoting Positive Change for the Profession with Bob Habian.

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EA Studio 005: PPG – Bill Long and Gary Edgar Aug 09, 2022

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This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:

PPG – Bill Long and Gary Edgar

Bill Long connects architectural firms in the Chicago Metro Area with PPG’s high-performance products, continued education (AIA accredited courses), specification requests and updates. Increasing spec share by understanding firm needs and working to build lasting relationships. Throughout his 15+ years in the coatings industry, Bill has been an applicator, project manager, estimator, sales manager, and has enjoyed holding the Architectural Specifications Manager role in Chicago, IL for the past three years.

Gary Edgar is specification manager, building products, of PPG' for 22 years, including 17 years devoted exclusively to the company's air-dry fluoropolymer and BRP (build restore protect) coating systems. He manages products such as factory -applied PPG DURANAR and PPG Coraflon Fluoropolymer liquid and powder coatings, along with CORAFLON ADS field applied coatings. Gary is responsible for product recommendations, product training and warranty approval and is a NACE certified coating inspector.

This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, PPG with Bill Long and Gary Edgar.

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EA468: ARCAST22 Live from AIA Conference – Dimitrius Lynch, Jeff Echols, Lance Cayko and Alex Gore Aug 05, 2022

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ARCAST22 Live from AIA Conference on Architecture

For the past few years, our friends at ARCAT have invited us to collaborate at an event under “the big red A”: Live from the AIA conference expo floor. This year, Mark R. LePage is joined by Dimitrius Lynch, host of Spaces Podcast, Jeff Echols, host of Context & Clarity Podcast, and Lance Cayko and Alex Gore, hosts of Inside the Firm Podcast. Listen as a wide range of guests join us for a continuous conversation about architecture, the profession, and much more.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, ARCAST22 Live from AIA Conference on Architecture with Dimitrius Lynch, Jeff Echols, Lance Cayko, and Alex Gore.

Connect with Dimitrius online at LYNES, check out Spaces Podcast, or find him on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Connect with Jeff online at EchoEngage.com, check out Context & Clarity Podcast, or find him on Twitter @echoengage or @jeffechols, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Connect with Lance and Alex online at F9Productions.com, check out Inside the Firm Podcast, and find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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EA Studio 004: Kingspan – Xantal Tejada Aug 02, 2022

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This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:

Kingspan – Xantal Tejada

Xantal Tejada is the Sustainability Specialist for Kingspan Insulated Panels North America. Before joining the company, she worked in several startups focused on social and environmental issues. Xantal has a MS in Sustainability Management from Columbia University.

Her work at Kingspan Insulated Panels North America is focused on managing metrics and advancing their Planet Passionate Sustainability and Communities program.

This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, Kingspan with Xantal Tejada.

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EA467: Douglas Teiger – The Light in Me Sees the Light in You Jul 29, 2022

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The Light in Me Sees the Light in You

Douglas Teiger, FAIA, graduated from Cornell University in 1982. He opened his own firm in 1989 and grew from a solo practitioner to become managing partner of his 32 person firm. In 2009, Douglas received a Master's in Spiritual Psychology from USM, where he learned tools and skills he is sharing with his clients. His ability to effectively streamline the operations allowed for more time to be spent on design and project research while creating a culture that fosters a holistic approach to a work life balance.

In 2017 he became president of the AIA Los Angeles Chapter and is currently serving on the AIA National Strategic Council. In 2019 Douglas transitioned out of his firm elevating three associates to partners and started his next venture Teiger Consulting. Douglas's mission is Live an inspiring balanced life whether it involves family, coaching, consulting, painting, or sports. Love what you do and do what you love .

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The Light in Me Sees the Light in You with Douglas Teiger.

Learn more about Douglas at DouglasTeiger.com or connect on LinkedIn.

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EA346: Living an Inspired Life as a Small Firm Architect

BQE CORE AND TEIGER CONSULTING PRESENT: Designing Your Business Masterclass Series

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EA Studio 003: Excel Dryer – Mike Savitt Jul 26, 2022

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This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:

Excel Dryer – Mike Savitt

As the Business Development Manager, North America for Excel Dryer, Inc., which has been manufacturing the finest American-made hand dryers for nearly 60 years, Michael Savitt has spent almost a decade creating strategic plans, generating sales forecasts, achieving field/territory goals, increasing sales, training sellers and providing excellent customer service.

He oversees day-to-day business operations in North America and manages 2 regional Business Development Managers responsible for sales in the U.S.

Michael builds, develops and maintains strong relationships with manufacturers' representatives, distributors, contractors, end users and specifying architect/engineering firms. He also works with reps and key accounts to help them follow up on sales leads from trade shows, advertisements, internet inquiries, telephone calls and other sources.

Michael regularly conducts product demonstrations, sales presentations, and Lunch & Learns for distributors, contractors, end users, architects and engineers.

This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, Excel Dryer with Mike Savitt.

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EA466: Owen McGab Enaohwo – 7 Simple Steps for Documenting Your Standard Operating Procedures Jul 22, 2022

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7 Simple Steps for Documenting Your Standard Operating Procedures

Owen McGab Enaohwo is the CEO and Co-founder of SweetProcess, an easy-to-use software that enables company executives and their employees to collaborate together to quickly document and/or improve their standard operating procedures, processes, and policies.

Owen was previously the CEO of Hire Your Virtual Assistant (H.Y.V.A.), a virtual assistant service for small business owners. His specialties include business development, negotiation, operations management, and more.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, 7 Simple Steps for Documenting Your Standard Operating Procedures with Owen McGab Enaohwo.

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