Host Anya Chrisanthon sits down with Sean Vo, National Director of Sales at Levven Electronics, to explore cutting-edge wireless lighting control technology. Learn how this innovative solution is transforming the home building industry, offering enhanced flexibility and efficiency for builders while providing homeowners with customizable, smart lighting options. Discover the potential of this technology to streamline construction, reduce costs, and improve the home living experience.

Making homes more affordable to build, purchase, and operate is the purpose everyone shares at Levven. They are all passionate about understanding, designing and manufacturing the products needed to help builders and trades reduce time, materials and costs to build and purchase the home while increasing the value everyone receives.

Making the essential need of shelter affordable to more people while reducing the environmental footprint of the home for the lifetime of the structure is a meaningful way to make a difference in the world.

Anya Chrisanthon and John Lee of Anewgo host Timothy Cocaro, founder and CEO of CaniBuild, to explore the evolving landscape of homebuilding. This episode examines how AI and advanced technology are improving construction processes, enhancing buyer experiences, and helping builders scale their operations. The discussion covers innovative solutions to industry challenges, the future of online home purchasing, and the urgent need for technological adoption in construction. Listeners will gain insights into how embracing these advancements can shape the future of homebuilding.

Tim Cocaro is the founder and CEO of CaniBuild, a technology company that provides innovative site planning software for the construction industry. With a background in both construction and computer science, Tim has been in the construction industry for his entire career, starting as a builder. He founded CaniBuild, developing the application to streamline the process of determining if a house, shed, garage, or pool can be built on a particular parcel of land. Tim is originally from Australia, where CaniBuild was first established, but the company has since expanded to serve markets in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and parts of Canada. Under Tim's leadership, CaniBuild has grown rapidly, now employing over 130 people and processing over 30,000 property lookups daily.

In this episode, host Anya Chrisanthon interviews Edwin Williams, founder and CEO of ZenHammer. Edwin shares his journey from mechanical engineering student to software entrepreneur, driven by a desire to solve communication problems in the construction industry. He discusses the development of ZenHammer, a project management and communication platform for contractors, and highlights the importance of industry involvement through organizations like NAHB. Edwin also offers insights on entrepreneurship, software development challenges, and the value of networking in the homebuilding industry.

Edwin Williams is an innovative entrepreneur and software developer based in Johnson City, Tennessee. With a background in mechanical engineering, Edwin pivoted to the tech and construction industries, driven by a desire to solve real-world problems. He is the founder and CEO of ZenHammer, a project management and communication platform for the construction industry that he is developing. Prior to ZenHammer, Edwin founded PERSERBID in 2014, which aimed to connect homeowners with contractors. His entrepreneurial spirit extends beyond his own ventures; since 2017, he has been a co-founder of Startup Tri-Cities, an organization that nurtures tech ideas and connects innovators with the local business community. Edwin is also actively involved with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), serving on various committees and participating in leadership programs. His journey from engineering student to tech entrepreneur showcases his adaptability, problem-solving skills, and commitment to improving the construction industry through innovative solutions.