Karl Sorensen, Founder & President 

 

After 15 years in the construction industry, managing over $100M in federal, commercial and residential projects across the United States, Karl transitioned from his role in project management into construction operations and technology. Leveraging his first-hand understanding of jobsite constraints, Karl helped launch BuiltWorlds, a Chicago-based AEC media company whose aim was to elevate conversation surrounding construction technology and methodologies. From there, Karl orchestrated the development of two Midwest-based construction companies; one being a commercial contractor and the other a private equity real estate developer, both of which are still flourishing today. 

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Now as President of Blue Collar Labs and Managing Partner of Blue Collar Capital Partners, Karl spends his time championing operational efficiencies in construction through cultivating/catalyzing technology startups or advising construction contractors. His belief is that when the built environment properly understands and appropriately deploys technology on jobsites - regardless of size, scope or complexity - projects will be completed safer, quicker, cheaper and with higher quality.