In this episode of the AI Interconnect podcast, Laurent Cochet interviews Abdullah Tariq, co-founder of Mapalytics, a company focused on leveraging geospatial data and technology to revolutionize construction and urban planning. Abdullah shares his journey from studying electrical engineering and developing drones to creating digital twins of historical sites. He discusses the core mission of Mapalytics, which aims to unify fragmented data in construction projects, and highlights the trends shaping the future of cities, including the integration of AI and predictive models. Abdullah also addresses the challenges faced by Mapalytics in expanding into new markets and the importance of educating the construction industry about technology. Looking ahead, he envisions a holistic solution that combines various tools and data sources to streamline urban planning and construction processes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mapalytics and Geospatial Data
01:07 Abdullah's Journey into Tech and Drones
09:35 Core Mission of Mapalytics
17:15 Trends Shaping the Future of Cities
23:08 Challenges in Running Mapalytics
34:09 Vision for the Future and Expansion Plans
Keywords
Mapalytics, geospatial data, urban intelligence, construction technology, AI, predictive models, PropTech, digital twins, urban planning, challenges in tech
