# scott _ > building things that matter ## Posts - [TEMPLATES + TOOLS](https://scottjanicek.com/index.php/2024/03/21/templates-tools/): Here’s some (hopefully) useful product management resources: NOTION: PRD TEMPLATE BACKLOG/SPRINT SKELETON - [mock interview: vc on construction](https://scottjanicek.com/index.php/2024/03/19/mock-interview-vc-on-construction/): readme: Here’s a mock interview between myself and a simulated vc looking into construction tech. all questions are prompted by chatgpt 4. all responses are unassisted and unedited by ai. you can read the full conversation here. jump to: impact, integration, roles, shifts, opportunities, public institutions Q1 VC: Given your experience in architecture and construction, how do you see technology currently impacting the construction industry, and what are the most significant changes you’ve observed in recent years? ME: The short answer is I don’t see technology impacting the industry in a meaningful way. More specifically, I don’t see much innovation […] - [Mock Interview: Startup CEO](https://scottjanicek.com/index.php/2024/02/29/mock-interview-startup-ceo/): readme: Here’s a mock interview between myself and a simulated ceo of an early-stage startup. all questions are prompted by chatgpt 4. all responses are unassisted and unedited by ai. you can read the full conversation here. jump to: problem solving, complexity, prioritization, decision making, engagement, data, culture. Q1 CEO: Thank you for joining us today. Can you start by telling me about your approach to problem-solving, especially in the context of a startup environment? Me: Sure thing. The most important and hardest thing to do consistently is make sure you’re working on the right problems and the right metrics […] ## Pages - [front page](https://scottjanicek.com/index.php/front-page/) - [writings](https://scottjanicek.com/index.php/writings/) - [services](https://scottjanicek.com/index.php/services/): services. I help companies and individuals build better. I specialize in getting early solutions off the ground in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. If you’re in need of an interim product resource or a unique perspective, let’s connect. - [home](https://scottjanicek.com/): build things that matter. I’m Scott. I help build great products that accelerate innovation within the construction industry. learn how i think: from the perspective of: a startup ceo from the perspective of: a vc - [about](https://scottjanicek.com/index.php/about/): _ jump to cv I’m a licensed Architect (buildings, not software). I currently run my own practice and provide consulting services around construction + tech. For ~8 years I helped build megaprojects in the US and Middle East (like this one). The following ~7 years took me into construction technology where I energized the Product function for multiple early-stage companies (like this one). some things i’m proud of: doing the hard work -> designing + renovating our 1938 historic home and making it 100% electric. taking risks -> living/working in the middle east. growth -> instrumental in raising >$40MM VC. innovating […] - [work](https://scottjanicek.com/index.php/work/): project type summary muscat int’l airport riyadh metro Physical digital [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)