
Jul 23, 2026
Stop Wasting Time On Estimates
The construction industry has seen zero productivity growth in over fifty years, but one former US Congressman is using artificial intelligence to change that forever. Discover how Patrick Murphy built Togal.AI to compress weeks of manual blueprint estimating into a seamless process that takes mere seconds.
Growing up in a family construction business and serving in Congress gave Patrick the unique perspective needed to revolutionize the real estate industry. In this episode, we dive deep into the archaic workflows of 2D plans, the incredible power of machine vision, and how artificial intelligence is finally bending the cost curve of building.
Patrick also shares his high-level insights on building a remote-first tech startup and the striking similarities between political campaigns and MVP product launches. Whether you are scaling a venture-backed startup or fascinated by the future of automation in legacy industries, this conversation delivers massive value.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:00 From Construction to Politics
04:59 Transitioning from Politics to Business
10:46 The Role of AI in Construction
16:33 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Implementation
19:13 Building a Successful Startup
21:13 Hiring and Team Building in a Remote World
29:04 Growth and Future Opportunities
Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal leads the top AI recruitment firm in Silicon Valley, www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and going behind the scenes to tell their founders’ journeys. If you are growing an AI startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com
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