When Communication Saves Lives: Interview with CEO & Founder of SiteAssist | Leonard Series
EU-Startups PodcastShow Notes
In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, recorded during Leonard’s 2026 Launch Day in Paris, we speak with Dag Wirdenius, CEO & Founder of SiteAssist, one of the startups supported by Leonard, the innovation and foresight platform of the VINCI Group.
Together with Leonard, we spotlighted selected startups from its incubation and acceleration programmes, showcasing solutions tackling real-world challenges in construction, infrastructure, energy, and mobility.
In this conversation, Dag explains how Site Assist improves day-to-day support on construction sites, focusing on efficiency, safety, and practical operational needs. We discuss the realities of innovating in complex on-site environments.
This interview is part of a five-episode Leonard series, recorded live during Launch Day, with new episodes released weekly.
Key topics discussed in this episode: - The challenge Site Assist is addressing on construction sites - How the platform supports on-site teams and operations - Why construction remains a difficult sector to innovate in - Lessons from deploying solutions in real construction environments
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