Why He Left Architecture Behind to Solve the Industry’s Biggest Problems Robert Yuen’s path to entrepreneurship didn’t begin in a boardroom, it started in the studio. Trained as an architect, Robert quickly realized that while architects loved design, they were struggling with the business side of running a firm. That insight led him to co-found […]
EA621: Mark Orttung – Why Most Firms Stall (And How to Scale Without Breaking)
Why Most Firms Stall (And How to Scale Without Breaking) In this episode of the podcast, Mark Orttung, CEO of Projectworks and Chair of Provoke, unpacks why so many service-based firms hit growth plateaus—and how to scale without breaking. Drawing from his decades in the tech industry, Mark shares lessons learned leading high-growth companies like […]
EA617: Zach Sunderland – Design Build Architects Creating Housing Where Communities Thrive
Design Build Architects Creating Housing Where Communities Thrive In this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, architect and general contractor Zach Sunderland shares how his dual expertise fuels the mission behind Haven, a certified B Corp based in Durham, North Carolina. Haven is working to solve the affordable housing crisis by creating high-quality, community-centered developments for […]
EA612: Sam DeBiasi – From Chaos to Clarity: Financial Systems for Small Firm Architects
From Chaos to Clarity: Financial Systems for Small Firm Architects In this episode, Sam DeBiasi, CPA and founder of ArchiCPA, dives into why financial clarity is essential for small architecture firms. Drawing on his background in tax and ERP consulting for large corporations, Sam shares how he transitioned to working exclusively with architects and what […]
EA608: Fallon Scott – Fix the Foundation: How to Build a Scalable Firm Without Burning Out
Fix the Foundation: How to Build a Scalable Firm Without Burning Out In this episode, Fallon Scott, founder of F28&Co, shares how small firms can scale without sacrificing their sanity. Drawing from her background in accounting, auditing, and corporate operations, Fallon explains how implementing enterprise-level systems—like SOPs and financial frameworks—can set the foundation for sustainable […]
How to Grow an Architecture Firm: Lessons from Amos Peleg’s Entrepreneurial Journey
What happens when someone who never wanted to be an architect ends up leading one of the most successful architecture firms in Israel? That’s the story of Amos Peleg—a man whose winding journey took him from architectural studies he didn’t love, through billion-dollar tech deals, a failed startup, and finally, back into architecture with renewed […]