Trunk Tools CEO Dr. Sarah Buchner Featured on Construction Conversations Podcast

Episode Title: Surviving the Next 5 Years: What Young PMs Must Know About AI with Dr. Sarah Buchner

Podcast Info: Construction Conversations Podcast, Hosted by Stephen Poppe

Trunk Tools CEO Dr. Sarah Buchner Featured on Construction Conversations Podcast

Trunk Tools CEO Dr. Sarah Buchner joined Stephen Poppe on the Construction Conversations podcast to talk candidly about AI, the future of work, and what the next five years will mean for young builders.

In the episode, Sarah shares her journey from the trades in rural Austria to leading a construction tech company in the U.S., highlighting how cultural differences shape innovation across global markets. She underscores the importance of field-driven feedback, the realities of data ownership, and why most “project IP” isn’t actually IP.

A key message: AI isn’t replacing people—it’s replacing busywork. The PMs who learn to work with these tools will gain a massive advantage in the years ahead.

Sarah also urges leaders not to wait for the “perfect” AI solution. Instead, she encourages individuals to start now, experiment, and leverage AI to accelerate learning and reduce friction across workflows.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: Surviving the Next 5 Years: What Young PMs Must Know About AI