2025: Perspective, Progress, and Purpose

2025 began with a moment of pause. Early in the year, several employees shared photos from the Los Angeles area as wildfires moved uncomfortably close to their communities. It was a reminder of how quickly circumstances can shift—and of the importance of gratitude, perspective, and looking out for one another beyond our day-to-day roles.

In those moments, I was deeply moved by how Bluebeam employees showed up—checking in on one another, mobilizing support, and responding with empathy and resolve. Culture reveals itself most clearly during challenging times, and I couldn’t be prouder of the humanity and care demonstrated across the team.

On a personal note, I was honored with the opportunity to join the Executive Board of Nemetschek, and I’m grateful for the trust placed in me. Nemetschek is on a mission to take the AEC industry into its next phase of digitization—what we call the Season of Intelligence. Being part of shaping that journey has been both humbling and energizing.

2025 was also the year AI became real—not just in AEC, but across the broader technology landscape. While questions about an AI bubble remained, the technology began delivering on promises decades in the making. Frontier models such as OpenAI’s o3 and Google’s Gemini 2.x/3 made meaningful advances in reasoning and multimodal understanding, and the industry moved beyond proofs of concept to real-world adoption.

At Unbound, Bluebeam and Nemetschek’s customer event, we shared our next chapter with AI and announced the acquisition of Firmus.ai to accelerate our AI roadmap. It was also where Professor Nemetschek articulated a clear vision for AI’s role in the industry, reaffirming Nemetschek’s deep commitment to bringing the best of this technology to practitioners. Unbound was a moment where Bluebeam showed up at its best—employees, partners, and customers engaging in thoughtful dialogue to advance a shared vision. As a longtime AI evangelist, I believe the AI moment has truly arrived.

Progress does not come from a single blueprint, but from principles that travel well: deep customer empathy, disciplined execution, and a long-term view. If 2025 taught me anything, it’s that leadership is less about having the loudest voice and more about creating the conditions for others to succeed. I’m grateful for colleagues who challenge my thinking, teams who show up every day with commitment and craft, and mentors who remind me to stay curious and grounded.

Outside of work, I continued learning in small but meaningful ways—working to improve my skiing, my German, and even my latte art. Exploring coffee from different regions became a small joy. Watching a Test match at Lord’s—the Home of Cricket—and sharing that experience with my family was especially meaningful. Seeing my children discover their own passions, in baseball and gymnastics, has been one of the most rewarding parts of the year. I’ve also been grateful to see Lizet settle into her new role at Narvar following her promotion, and for the grace and strength she brings in balancing a demanding career with home, especially during the times I’m frequently on the road.

As I look ahead to 2026, I do so with optimism and gratitude—for the people I work alongside, the trust placed in me, and the opportunity to help shape an industry at an important inflection point. I’m excited for what’s ahead and hopeful for a year marked by purpose, progress, and care for one another.

Wishing you all a prosperous, healthy, and peaceful year ahead. Happy New Year!