Episode #191: David Wald – Co-Founder & CEO of Aclaimant
David Wald – Co-Founder & CEO of Aclaimant David Wald is the Co-Founder and CEO of Aclaimant, a Chicago-based risk management platform helping businesses keep their people safe and reduce workplace risk. With a background in consulting, venture capital, and startup growth—including time with Groupon’s early venture fund—David brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial experience and operational discipline. His journey shows how risk management, when digitized, can transform business safety and efficiency at scale. Key Takeaways from the Episode From Investor to Founder: David began his career at Bain & Company before joining Lightbank, Groupon’s venture fund, where he learned firsthand how successful founders iterate and scale. The Spark for Aclaimant: What started as his girlfriend’s (now wife’s) father’s insurance idea became a thriving company with 60 employees and Series B funding. Fixing Outdated Systems: Aclaimant moves risk management out of the “paper form era” into digital workflows—helping companies prevent accidents, manage incidents, and reduce insurance costs. Family Business Done Right: Building a company with his father-in-law wasn’t without challenges, but David credits honesty, trust, and shared passion as the keys to success. The Future of Risk & Tech: Beyond insurance, David sees Web 3.0 and blockchain as technologies that will revolutionize industries—though like 3D printing, it will take time to mature. Catch the full conversation with David Wald and host Ken on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRF9c8hv9kY Memorable Quote: “If you don’t know how to lose, you can never really win. In startups, you’re getting your butt kicked all the time—what matters is how you learn from it.” – David Wald Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with David Linkedin Globe
Episode #142: Constructo – Yuri
Yuri Galeev of Constructo: Reinventing Permitting for the Digital Age Yuri Galeev, founder and CEO of Constructo, is transforming one of the most outdated parts of the construction industry: permitting. With over 15 years of experience, Yuri saw firsthand how slow, fragmented, and frustrating the traditional pre-construction process can be. His solution? A fully online, tech-powered approach that streamlines architectural design, engineering, and permit submission—all in one seamless platform. Top 5 Takeaways from Yuri’s Episode: Permitting Is Broken—and It’s Costing Us Traditional permitting can take 6–12 months and eat up to 30% of project time and budget. Constructo cuts through the red tape. Fully Remote, Fully Scalable Using Matterport’s 3D scanning tech and a national technician network, Constructo handles everything from measurements to city submissions—without ever stepping on-site. Yuri Embraced Delegation to Scale Early on, Yuri realized his hands-on approach was creating production bottlenecks. Letting go and trusting his team unlocked massive growth. Built for Homeowners and Pros Whether you’re remodeling your home or managing multiple jobs as a contractor, Constructo simplifies the entire pre-construction workflow. Proof of Concept: 695% Growth In just a year, Constructo expanded from the Bay Area to all of California—with nationwide expansion on the horizon. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe895ojK7cQ Memorable Quote: We’re not just fixing permitting—we’re helping fix the housing crisis by making pre-construction 30% faster and more affordable. Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Yuri Linkedin Globe