Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Matt Daigle, CEO of Rise, had an idea that grew from his home life. He and his wife, an interior decorator, bought a home that needed a lot of renovation. When they finished the work, the house was beautiful, but they saw no savings in efficiency. Where could they turn for centrally located information about more environmentally friendly ways for building improvement. Nowhere, it seemed. This was his “aha” moment. It gave rise to Rise or buildwithrise.com, a go-to website that’s B2B and B2C for anyone interested in the latest environmental techniques and tools in building products or finding a professional. The site started with a small group with the necessary skills to build a website, some adventurous investors and a business plan, and they were on their way. With the aid of several accelerator programs, the site was up and running in no time.  Since then, it has grown to become a certified B corporation, a movement that recognizes using business as a force for good, and the leading online authority in