Wed Jul 30, 10:00 AM PDT
Alexey Dubov
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Pitch meeting where PropEx's dual go-to-market strategy for UAE and US was discussed.
Alexandr detailed PropEx AI's impact in construction with 7 active sites and 50+ waitlisted, emphasizing efficiency gains.
US expansion was postponed pending visa resolution; focus on Canadian pilot and US events in November was advised.
Introductions and Greetings
Alexandr Pavlovskii greeted Afonso Moreirão Pires and asked how he was doing.
Afonso mentioned he was on the go, turned off his camera, and noted he was in Lisbon while Alexandr confirmed he was in Dubai.
Alexey Dubov joined the conversation; both acknowledged occasional connection issues.
Go-to-Market Strategy
Alexandr explained the two-pronged strategy: launching the company in Delaware for the US market (focusing on trade unions regulations) and leveraging existing traction with real clients and pilots in Dubai.
He emphasized that the approach was designed to address regulatory pressures in both markets.
Alexey mentioned that while Propex may not be the perfect fit for Launchpad’s current needs, the initial interest was due to the pipeline of pilots and traction already built.
Product Overview
Alexandr pitched Propex AI as a multi-agent solution for real estate development, detailing how it automates construction processes from on-site monitoring to estimation takeoffs.
He highlighted the use of computer vision, machine learning for predictive analysis, and simulation of development scenarios to improve efficiency (over 50% efficiency improvement, two-week delays reduced by half a year) on construction sites.
He mentioned the current MVP is actively used on seven sites, with a waitlist of over 50 sites.
Travel and Visa Considerations
Alexandr expressed his desire to visit and eventually stay in the US and noted he was working on resolving a visa issue.
He mentioned that although he himself is in Dubai, his co-founder Sergey (based in Austria with a second passport) also shares responsibility for business development.
Alexey stressed the importance of a US presence to run pilots, attend in-person events (in New York, Bay Area, etc.), and effectively leverage opportunities in the US market.
It was discussed that if the visa issues delay travel (potentially until October), the kickoff for US activities might need to be postponed or initially managed remotely with limited support.
Business Development and Future Planning
Alexey inquired about business development responsibilities, and Alexandr confirmed that both he and his co-founder handle these efforts.
Alexey suggested focusing on the Canadian pilot to build a strong case study, noting that success there would better support US market entry than data from Dubai.
The conversation concluded with an agreement to postpone further US market engagement discussions until Alexandr has clarity on his visa situation and travel dates, with potential travel anticipated around October.
Alexandr confirmed he would apply for a tourist visa for business purposes and keep them updated on progress.
[Transcript] Alex Pavlovskiy & Alexey Dubov | PROPX - Meeting Notes