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description: "Our founder, Ty Witmer, sat in on a recent episode of \"The Build Up\" podcast to discuss his background, passion for the construction industry, and what ultimately led him to start a technology business after previous successes in more traditional construction roles."
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# Ty Witmer Shares the Story of How and Why He Founded ProjectTeam

Our founder, Ty Witmer, sat in on a recent episode of "The Build Up" podcast to discuss his background, passion for the construction industry, and what ultimately led him to start a technology business after previous successes in more traditional construction roles.

[ ProjectTeam ](https://blog.projectteam.com/author/projectteam)

 Apr 29, 2024

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If you're interested in learning about the history of ProjectTeam and our core values as a business, check out this video. Our founder, Ty Witmer, recently appeared on an episode of The Build Up podcast. In this insightful discussion, he shares his background, passion for the construction industry, and what inspired him to start a technology business after previous successes in more traditional construction roles. 

Ty also provides a high-level overview of what makes ProjectTeam.com different from other construction management platforms. Plus, Ty and host Kyu Jung from Procon Consulting, talked about entrepreneurship, industry trends, and the significance of data security in today's interconnected technology landscape.

 

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