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Quikcal AI

Category: AI in Manufacturing

AI-powered scheduling and communication tool for construction sites, designed to bridge the gap between manual, on-site planning (like whiteboards) and digital project management systems in the office. Quikcal AI was founded in 2023. The company is led by Ken Kalin. Based in Durham, North Carolina. Team size: 3-5. Total funding raised: N/A (Bootstrapped). Latest round: Acquired. Key investors include N/A (Acquired by MOCA Systems Inc. before any funding rounds).

Founded
2023
Headquarters
Durham, North Carolina
Team size
3-5
Total funding
N/A (Bootstrapped)

Value proposition

Improves communication and coordination between field and office teams, reduces scheduling conflicts, and streamlines delivery management, leading to significant time and cost savings.

Products and solutions

AI-powered delivery scheduling via chatbot, Digital conversion of handwritten whiteboards, Centralized dashboard for project management

Unique value

Unique application of AI to solve the specific communication gap between on-site manual scheduling (whiteboards) and office-based digital tools, using an accessible chatbot interface.

Target customer

General contractors, construction managers, and site superintendents.

Industries served

Commercial Construction, Civil Infrastructure

Technology advantage

Proprietary dataset built from real-world pilot programs and a natural language chatbot interface that allows field workers to schedule and update logistics via text message.

How they differentiate

Quikcal differentiates by focusing on the on-site, real-time communication and scheduling challenges, particularly delivery management, through a simple text-based AI interface, whereas many competitors focus on broader project management or post-planning optimization.

Main competitors

ALICE Technologies, nPlan, Buildots

Key partnerships

Duke University's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, NSF I-Corps Program, Acquired by MOCA Systems Inc.

Notable customers

Pilot programs with major general contractors in the Raleigh, NC area., Technology is being scaled to MOCA Systems' customer base, including federal/state agencies and large private developers.

Major milestones

2023: Founded by Duke University students (Ken Kalin, Delali Cudjoe, Alec Liu) as class project, 2023-2024: Participated in I-Corps entrepreneurship program, Pilot programs demonstrated 300% improvement in delivery notice times, 2025: Acquired by MOCA Systems Inc. (Touchplan provider), Featured in Yahoo Finance and Business Insider following acquisition, Product being integrated into Touchplan cloud for thousands of users, All three founders transitioned to tech industry roles post-acquisition

Growth metrics

Demonstrated a 300% improvement in advance notice times for deliveries during pilot programs, translating to significant potential cost savings.

Market positioning

Positioned as an 'AI co-pilot' for on-site construction teams to streamline daily logistics and communication with the main office.

Geographic focus

Initially focused on the US market, now has global potential through MOCA Systems' international reach.

Patents and IP

N/A (Proprietary algorithms and data are the key IP)

About Ken Kalin

Ken Kalin is the co-founder and CEO of Quikcal AI. He is a senior at Duke University, pursuing a double major in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science. His experience includes internships at General Motors, the National Science Foundation, Amplified Industries, and Acoustic Wells, Inc.

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