Bullseye Breakdown Ep. 102 - David Sands - The Future of Construction Is Bamboo
If 12% of global construction switched to bamboo-based materials, we could cut 1/3 of ALL human carbon emissions—every single year. Sound impossible? David Sands, founder of Rizome Bamboo and Bamboo Living, is proving it’s not only possible—it’s already happening.In This Episode of The Bullseye Breakdown, You’ll Learn:✅ How bamboo can replace steel, concrete, and traditional lumber in high-rise buildings.✅ Why reforesting with bamboo is providing jobs and creating generational wealth for indigenous communities.✅ The science behind bamboo’s CO2 absorption—and how David’s research overcame skepticism.✅ The "Three More Feet" mindset—how to push through challenges and build something world-changing.✅ The future of mass timber & bamboo construction—and how it could reshape entire industries.David’s work isn’t just about sustainability—it’s about creating a regenerative, scalable solution that benefits both people and the planet.🎯 Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of sustainable construction and entrepreneurship.📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Cold Open: The Bamboo Revolution00:11 – Welcome to The Bullseye Breakdown00:44 – Meet David Sands: Architect Turned Sustainability Pioneer06:20 – The Moment That Changed Everything: How Bamboo Became the Focus10:49 – The Science Behind Bamboo’s CO2 Absorption13:53 – How Bamboo Can Help Reforest the Amazon & Beyond18:10 – Why Traditional Lumber Can’t Compete with Bamboo23:38 – The "Three More Feet" Mindset: Pushing Through Adversity31:36 – Scaling Secrets: The Global Expansion of Rizome36:20 – How Bamboo is Replacing Steel & Concrete42:42 – Bullseye Breakdown: What Makes Bamboo the Future of Construction?46:58 – Best Bad Advice: Betting on Yourself Over Security51:15 – Final Takeaways & Call to Action🔗 WATCH NEXT:👉 https://youtu.be/NmjvGOeCnl0?si=Ku3KCsi0ooU2posq📩 Enjoyed the episode? Let’s connect!🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn: [Insert Your LinkedIn]🔗 Follow Rizome Bamboo: [Insert Rizome’s Link]📢 Like, comment, and share this episode if you believe in a sustainable future!#BullseyeBreakdown #Sustainability #Innovation #BambooRevolution #DavidSands #RizomeBamboo #Entrepreneurship #ClimateAction #MassTimber
