Building the Future of Construction Technology
We believe contractors deserve tools as smart as the work they do.
Our Mission
Technology That Respects the Trade
We've built a production platform with AI-first project management, 100+ integrated tools, Google Workspace connectivity, and enterprise-grade multi-tenant security — from scratch, in under three months.
Construction is one of the oldest industries in the world — and one of the least digitized. While other industries have been transformed by software, most contractors still rely on spreadsheets, phone calls, and tribal knowledge to run multi-million dollar operations.
We started Chantro because we saw a gap: the tools available to contractors were either too complex for small teams, too generic to understand construction workflows, or too disconnected to create real insight. There was no platform that combined preconstruction, execution, and intelligence into one system that actually learns.
Chantro is our answer. An AI operating system built specifically for contractors — not adapted from enterprise software, not a generic project management tool with a construction skin. Every feature is designed around how contractors actually estimate, sell, execute, and improve.
The Industry
The Construction Technology Gap
The construction industry generates over $13 trillion in global revenue annually, yet small-to-mid-sized contractors — the backbone of the industry — remain dramatically underserved by technology. Enterprise platforms are built for firms with dedicated IT departments and six-figure software budgets. That leaves the vast majority of contractors without tools that match the complexity of their work.
Even when contractors do adopt software, the tools they use are fragmented: one system for estimates, another for project tracking, a spreadsheet for budgets, and a filing cabinet for lessons learned. None of these systems talk to each other, and none of them get smarter over time. The result is lost data, lost time, and lost profit on every project.
0%
of construction firms have fewer than 20 employees
0%
of construction revenue is invested in technology
0%
of construction work is rework from poor communication
Our Philosophy
AI as an Accelerator, Not a Replacement
We don't believe AI should replace the craftsmanship, relationships, and judgment that make great contractors great. What it should replace is the hours spent on data entry, re-keying numbers between systems, and searching for information that should be at your fingertips. AI should handle the overhead so your team can focus on the work that actually matters.
That's why Chantro embeds intelligence into every workflow rather than bolting it on as an afterthought. From automated takeoffs that learn your patterns to risk scoring that draws on your historical performance, AI in Chantro is always in service of your team's expertise — amplifying it, never overriding it.
Every project creates data. Chantro captures that data, compares it against what was planned, and feeds the learnings back. Over time, your estimates get tighter, your projects run smoother, and your decisions get sharper. That's not project management — that's an operating system.
Meet the Leaders
Eric Kruse
Chief Executive Officer
Eric brings a wide breadth of experience in project planning, business development, and operational efficiency. A West Virginia University civil engineering graduate and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Eric has led teams across construction, energy, and law enforcement before founding Kruse Inc. He also serves as President of Spyglass Solutions.
Shen-Shyang Ho
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Ho is a tenured full professor of Computer Science at Rowan University, with prior appointments at Caltech/NASA JPL, NTU Singapore, and UMD. His research focuses on machine learning, graph-based anomaly detection, and conformal prediction. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed papers and brings deep AI/ML expertise to Chantro.
Founding Engineers
The engineers who built the platform from the ground up
Suraj Bitla
Lead Software Engineer
Suraj is the Lead Software Engineer, responsible for shaping Chantro's technical architecture and engineering direction. With a strong background in full-stack development, he builds scalable, secure, and production-ready systems. Suraj works closely with leadership and technical advisors to ensure the platform is robust and positioned for growth.
Gopi Krishna Patapanchala
Lead LLM Engineer
Gopi is the Lead LLM Engineer, shaping Chantro's AI architecture and system design. With deep expertise in large language models and cloud-based systems, he builds scalable, reliable AI solutions. Gopi works closely with engineering and research teams to ensure AI capabilities are well-integrated and aligned with long-term platform goals.
Rajeshwari Gangoni
Software Engineer
Rajeshwari is a Software Engineer with a strong background in full-stack development. She contributes across frontend and backend systems and has played an important role in building billing and payment workflows. Raj brings a structured, detail-oriented approach to engineering, focusing on reliable and maintainable systems that support secure platform operations.
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