BuildOps CMO Colin Piper once managed a 130-person marketing team. Now he thinks smaller marketing departments can do more.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Colin Piper, CMO of BuildOps, an AI platform for commercial contractors. Prior to that, he spent more than 10 years at Autodesk, eventually leading a large marketing team for its construction business vertical. The essay has been edited for length and clarity. Autodesk said in a statement that it has modernized and transformed its marketing department over the past four years.

BuildOps, Inc. secured $127 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation. Their platform enhances project management and efficiency for commercial service contractors through AI-driven tools.

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 21) — Boxing legend Mike Tyson will return to the grassroots of the sport this spring with the launch of the Mike Tyson Invitational, a three-day amateur boxing showcase designed to spotlight elite amateur fighters, develop the next generation of American boxing talent, and reinforce the values of discipline, mentorship, and opportunity that define the sport at its best. The inaugural Mike Tyson Invitational is sponsored by BuildOps and will take place March 12–14 (Thursday–Saturday) at the Radiant Brand Complex in Las Vegas, bringing together high-level amateur competitors, Olympic hopefuls, coaches, sponsors, and media for a one-of-a-kind boxing experience that blends education, inspiration, and elite competition for the future of American boxing.

Commercial services tech hasn’t historically been considered “sexy,” but the need for innovation in the space is enormous. That need has translated into a large fundraise for a company focused on streamlining commercial contracting processes. On Friday, BuildOps, which develops software for commercial services contractors, announced that it has raised $127 million in a Series […]

Commercial services technology has not been historically considered "sexy", but the need for innovation in space is enormous. This need has translated into a large fundraising for a company focused on the simplification of commercial contract processes. On Friday, Buildops, which develops software for commercial services contractors, has announced that it has collected $ 127 million in a Serie C round led by Mcestach Capital that appreciates the company at $ 1 billion after Money.

BuildOps Inc. plans to add the employees by 2029, state economic development officials said Tuesday. Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up to $2.8 million.

Commercial services tech hasn’t historically been considered “sexy,” but the need for innovation in the space is enormous. That need has translated into a

Mary Ann Azevedo / TechCrunch: BuildOps, which develops software for commercial services contractors, raised a $127M Series C led by Meritech Capital at a $1B post-money valuation  —  Commercial services tech hasn't historically been considered “sexy,” but the need for innovation in the space is enormous.

Commercial services tech hasn’t historically been considered “sexy,” but the need for innovation in the space is enormous. That need has translated into a large fundraise for a company focused on streamlining commercial contracting processes. On Friday, BuildOps, which develops software for commercial services contractors, announced that it has raised $127 million in a Series C round led by Meritech Capital that values the company at $1 billion post-money. 

AI-driven commercial contractor platform BuildOps raises $127M at $1B valuation - SiliconANGLE

Commercial services tech hasn’t historically been considered “sexy,” but the need for innovation in the space is enormous. That need has translated into a