Tooey Courtemanche started construction-management software firm Procore Technologies before the recession hit, then rode it out while competitors went by the wayside. Today, he's in the sweet spot as Procore expects $55 million in revenues this year.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
Every industry is being transformed by digital, even those that were not so long ago considered off limit. Great example, construction industry, as every small contractor now has a cell phone and good data plan to connect to the cloud. New solutions are popping to take over this opportunity to transform an industry: sharing plans and project evolution with clients, tracking budget in real-time with feeds from material suppliers and even real-time decision making on the construction site. Opportunities are endless...