Episode 99 - Engineering a Startup: The CalcBook Story

11/11/2025 1h 11min

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In this episode of the Structural Engineering Podcast, we sit down with the founders of CalcBook, Nick and Peter, a tech startup that’s rethinking how engineers document and share structural calculations. What started as a frustration with scattered spreadsheets and inconsistent workflows has grown into a powerful, cloud-based platform built by engineers for engineers.We dive into the full journey:How the idea for CalcBook was bornThe leap from side project to startupChallenges of building a technical product for a technical audienceLessons learned from launching and growing in a niche industryThe future of digital tools in structural engineeringWhether you’re an engineer, entrepreneur, or just curious about how innovation happens in our field, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and inspiration.Links & Resources:Try CalcBook: calcbook.com. Use promo code SEPOD for 50% off your first three months!StructurEd (our free study tool): theengineeringpodcast.com/structuredNCSEA Salary Survey: LINKStructural Trivia:Join our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp (FYI - Survey Monkey is often re-directed to the spam folder)  Here Reach out to us:InstagramLinkedIn