Demi Chu is the co-founder of COEX, a centralized platform to streamline claims management to maximize capital & operational efficiency, helping construction companies to make more informed project decisions.

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👋🏼  How would you explain your job to someone outside tech?

We use technology to streamline claims management in the construction industry, replacing the traditional and paper-heavy processes. This helps our clients save up to three times the usual time and money!

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🧐  What's something about you or your job that would surprise us?

The construction industry is one of the biggest industries, yet remains one of the slowest to innovate.

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🏆  What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

It would be joining Antler and building COEX. It’s been a remarkable opportunity to make a significant impact and revolutionize the construction industry.

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🔍  What's a startup trend or space you're watching this year?

Everyone is talking about AI. I am not an expert in the field, but it is a binary outcome– either a game-changer or missed opportunity.

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💼  What advice would you give someone starting out in your industry?

Keep hustling, stay persistent, and build one step at a time. Opportunities will come knocking at your door.

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🗣  What's one thing you can keep talking about for hours?

Bouldering! Challenging but fulfilling whenever you send a boulder. Worth all the scars on the skin!

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🎥  What's your favorite movie/TV show?

Hunger games. I can't highlight enough how cool Jennifer Lawrence was!

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🍨  What's your go-to ice cream flavor?

Not a nut lover, but you can't go wrong with Pistachio!