What if your “too early” is actually right on time?

In this episode of KP Unpacked - the number one podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with structural engineer turned AI innovator Kevin Jeswani to unpack one of KP Reddy’s boldest articles: Your Career Deserves a Firestarter Moment.

Kevin’s story is the ultimate proof that you don’t need a senior title to start driving change in the AEC industry.

From automating his own workflows to launching data-driven initiatives at startups, Kevin shares how he broke out of the traditional career path, embraced AI before it was trendy, and built a role that didn’t exist on any job board.

🚀 Key takeaways:

• Why "waiting your turn" is a career killer in the age of AI
• How engineers can transition into innovation roles without starting over
• The real mindset shift behind disrupting yourself before you're disrupted
• What early-career professionals really need to hear about leadership

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in the loop of outdated career advice. Whether you’re five months or fifteen years into your career—it’s time to spark your own fire.

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AI is building faster than the law can keep up. In this episode of KP Unpacked — the number one podcast in AEC — Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro dive into a messy question every firm needs to answer: Who owns the work when AI creates it?

From copyright law updates to court cases nobody’s talking about yet, they break down where the real risks are for architects, contractors, owners, and innovators. You'll learn why "lazy AI" is a legal nightmare, where the real landmines are for your firm, and why your next big project needs strong AI policies before the first line is drawn.

Key takeaways:

• Why the U.S. Copyright Office says human authorship is still king
• How firms can protect themselves when using AI-generated content
• Where AEC companies are most vulnerable — and why graphics pose bigger risks than text
• Why starting with your own work matters more than ever
• How upcoming lawsuits could change the rules again — fast

Whether you’re drafting, rendering, or pitching, understanding AI ownership could save your firm a lot more than pride.

📍 Two Gen X guys talking AI, risk, and the future of your work — tune in and protect what you build.

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols go full throttle on the one thing most AEC startups get completely wrong: ignoring the owner.

You’re selling to GCs. You’re marketing to architects. But if the owner doesn’t see the value, you’re just noise in the vendor stack. KP unpacks the real reason BIM didn’t deliver, why most conferences are a year behind, and how smart startups are turning owners into their secret sales weapon.

🔹 Why your value prop must include the owner — or you’re toast
🔹 The Intel Inside playbook (and what startups can steal from it)
🔹 Why most AEC tech still hasn’t delivered on its promise
🔹 How to turn a project requirement into a marketing weapon
🔹 Conferences, echo chambers, and the lost art of original thinking
🔹 The LinkedIn "like" trap and career-limiting behavior

👀 Plus: A callout to every AEC founder — are you building something that adds value… or just more noise?

💡 This episode might sting a little — especially if your startup is stuck in sales limbo.

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🔗 9th Annual AEC Summit

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with top minds in AEC and beyond. Tickets are limited—act fast!