The next great companies are being built in the physical world.
We’re going inside them.
DISCOVER THE COMPANIES BUILDING WHAT COMES NEXT
Constructively explores the companies, people, and ideas transforming how the world is built, powered, and operated. Through conversations, on-site visits, and original analysis, we uncover how these businesses work, how they make money, and what they’re building next.
Stories
Original reporting, analysis, and conversations about the businesses and people changing the physical world, published in our newsletter, The Punch List.
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The next generation of builders won’t fit neatly into an industry. Neither will we.
The companies building what comes next
A curated guide to companies worth knowing, from emerging startups to established industry leaders.
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Fervo Energy
Enhanced geothermal power plants using oil-and-gas drilling techniques.
Houston, TX
Base Power
Home batteries run as one distributed power network.
Austin, TX
Redwood Materials
Recycles batteries, makes cathode materials, and builds grid storage from used EV packs.
Sparks, NV
Form Energy
Iron-air batteries that store electricity for about 100 hours.
Somerville, MA
Roles worth building a career around
A selective collection of roles at some of the most interesting companies building what comes next.
Senior Director, Business Development — Financial Ecosystems
Digital Realty
New York, NY / Chicago, IL
$220,000–$250,000
Vice President, Origination
Orenda
Brooklyn, NY — onsite
$250K–$300K
Vice President, Product Management, Managed AI
Crusoe
San Francisco, CA (onsite)
$345,000–$385,000
Head of Origination
Fervo Energy
Houston, TX; hybrid
Pay not disclosed
Senior Director, Utility Strategy and Market Design
Madison Energy Infrastructure
New York, NY / remote
$150K–$200K