Ep 325 - The Hustle Behind BuildIt

EPISODE INTRODUCTION

Timothy Go is the Co-founder of Buildit, a tech-driven procurement platform transforming how construction supplies are sourced and purchased across the Philippines. He will discuss how his roots in his family’s construction supply business shaped his entrepreneurial journey and inspired his drive to digitize the industry. Tim recounts his career highlights, including roles at Chevron, Lazada, and SM, where he honed the skills and insights that now guide his leadership at Buildit. He also talks on the value of timing in startups, the lessons learned from betting on innovation ahead of its time, and how Buildit is making construction procurement more efficient, scalable, and accessible for builders everywhere.

Episode Timeline: 

[00:03:15] - Short Introduction to Buildit: Its Beginnings and Purpose

[00:08:53] - Tim’s Family Business Roots and Entrepreneurial Legacy

[00:13:46] - Balancing Academics, Athletics, and Ambition at UP

[00:18:48] - Early Career at Chevron: Engineering Challenges and Lessons

[00:29:17] - Pursuing an MBA and a Passion for Tech Startups

[00:33:11] - Lazada’s Early Days: Tim’s Role as Managing Director

[00:40:01] - Insights from Hatchd Digital and Collaborating with Nix Nolledo

[00:53:31] - Leading SM’s Digital Transformation

[01:07:14] - Skills Gained During Tim’s Time at SM: Soft and Hard Skills

[01:14:50] - Taking the Leap: The Journey Towards Building Buildit

[01:20:12] - The First Step to Buildit: Meeting Jason

[01:27:46] - Building Buildit: Assembling the Team and Generating Demand

[01:31:54] - The Shift to Being a Full-Time Founder

"Startups are not just about hard work and being smart. It's really a timing thing."
- Timothy Go

Links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothygo/ 

Website: https://www.buildit.com.ph/ 

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