In this episode, Henry Harrison welcomes Alexandre Teplitxky, a veteran in construction technology marketing with more than a decade of experience at industry leaders like Procore, Autodesk, and AI startups. Today, he leads marketing at SmartPM Technologies, a company revolutionizing construction project management through AI-driven schedule analytics. Together, Henry and Alexandre dive into the challenges of delays in construction, why they’re the root cause of cost overruns, and how SmartPM uniquely addresses these issues by providing neutral, data-driven insights. Alexandre shares the founder’s journey of transforming 20 years of manual consulting work into a powerful software platform, giving project owners and contractors the ability to identify and address risks before it’s too late. This episode explores not only the technology shaping construction but also Alexandre’s personal journey into marketing, his passion for optimization, his angel investing in prefabrication startups, and his adventurous hobbies like paragliding and traveling to over 60 countries.

Key Topics Covered

• Alexandre’s background: from Procore and Autodesk to SmartPM Technologies

• Why construction delays are the biggest cost driver in the industry

• How SmartPM’s AI transforms raw schedule data into actionable insights

• The importance of ease of adoption for construction software

• Missteps of many tech startups: disrupting vs. understanding the industry

• Real-world examples of how SmartPM saves time, money, and relationships

• Alexandre’s entrepreneurial mindset and investment in prefabrication technology

• Personal passions: travel, paragliding, and building empathy through new experiences

Memorable Quotes

• “SmartPM’s mission is really to fight delay in construction. Delay is the root cause of many issues—cost overruns, strained relationships, and lost time.” – Alexandre Teplitxky

• “We’re not trying to disrupt. We’re trying to understand. Construction needs solutions built by people who’ve lived the pain.” – Alexandre Teplitxky

• “Our system brings a neutral, data-driven approach so owners and contractors can talk about facts, not finger-pointing.” – Alexandre Teplitxky

About the Guest

Alexandre Teplitxky is a marketing leader with over 10 years in the construction tech industry. He has held roles at Procore, Autodesk, and AI startups before joining SmartPM Technologies. Passionate about optimizing workflows, Alexandre has also invested in prefabrication startups and continues to support entrepreneurs shaping the industry. Beyond business, he’s an avid traveler (60+ countries) and paragliding enthusiast based in Santa Barbara, California.

Resources & Links

• Learn more about SmartPM Technologies - smartpm.com/

• Connect with Alexandre Teplitxky on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alexteplitxky/

• Follow Henry Harrison and the Entrepreneurs, Business & Finance Podcast at HenryHarrison.com