Erez Dror

Erez Dror, Co-Founder & CEO of Genda

Erez Dror is the Co-Founder and CEO of Genda, a construction technology company based in Austin, Texas and Tel Aviv, Israel.234 Genda provides construction site managers with real-time insights and data-driven decision-making capabilities to improve efficiency and safety on construction projects.13

Background and Experience

• Erez has a diverse background in the construction industry, starting as a carpenter and construction worker before pursuing civil engineering degrees.34
• He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.34
• Prior to founding Genda, Erez worked as a Project Manager, BIM Manager, Structural Engineer, and Assistant Superintendent on various construction projects in Israel.3

Founding Genda

• Erez founded Genda in 2019 after witnessing firsthand the inefficiencies and challenges faced by construction managers while working in the industry.47
• He teamed up with co-founders Shai Levy (CTO) and Eyal Kulik (COO) to develop Genda's technology to help construction managers automate processes, gain real-time insights, and make data-driven decisions.45
• Genda's mission is to make construction managers' jobs easier by providing them with tools to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and prevent accidents on construction sites.4

Impact and Recognition

• Under Erez's leadership, Genda has grown rapidly and received recognition from industry publications such as Construction Dive, Construction Executive, and Connected World.5
• The company has raised funding from venture capital firms like TenOneTen and S3 Ventures, and won a $300,000 grant for automating construction management.5
• Erez has been featured as a "Geek of the Week" on The ConTech Crew podcast and named one of the top 50 ConTech startups by Cemex Ventures in 2024.56