Mallorie Brodie is the CEO and co-founder of Bridgit, a company she started in 2014 with Lauren Lake. Bridgit’s mission is to help the construction industry work smarter by focusing on the people who make projects happen. Bridgit’s main product, Bridgit Bench, helps construction firms plan and manage their workforce more efficiently. Mallorie’s leadership has turned Bridgit into a key player in construction technology by solving real industry challenges.
Background
Mallorie grew up in Ottawa in a family connected to construction, giving her early insight into industry challenges. She studied business at the Richard Ivey School of Business and spent years gaining practical entrepreneurial experience. This strong foundation helped her create Bridgit based on deep customer research and industry knowledge, rather than assumptions.
Leadership Style
Mallorie leads with a practical, people-first approach. She believes in listening carefully to customers and letting their feedback drive product development.
She said, “We never went in with an idea of what our solution was going to be. We went in completely open-minded and we let whatever the person we are interviewing wants to talk about, we let them guide the interview”.
Her style is collaborative, inclusive, and focused on solving meaningful problems rather than pushing biased ideas. She also emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to uncover true industry pain points.
Achievements
Mallorie’s work has made Bridgit Bench a trusted tool in over 100 leading construction firms across North America. Bridgit has raised over $43 million in funding and received numerous awards, such as Forbes 30 Under 30 in Manufacturing & Industry and Startup Canada Women Entrepreneur Award.
She shared the importance of taking risks based on clear customer needs: “Once we heard those interviews and how much need there was for this in the industry, we could not walk away”. Under her leadership, Bridgit has also attracted top-tier investors and strong market adoption.
Personal Approach and Future Plans
Mallorie is passionate about making construction work better for the people involved. She believes digital tools can transform how projects are managed by putting people first. She plans to continue growing Bridgit as a top female-led technology company and drive innovation that increases efficiency and workforce satisfaction.
She noted, “The company was founded on this desire to help the industry move forward based on the customer feedback we were getting”. She encourages entrepreneurs to build solutions grounded in real market needs and keep learning from users.
Mallorie Brodie is a grounded, people-focused leader who uses her entrepreneurial experience and industry insights to make construction workforce management easier and smarter. Her inclusive leadership and deep customer understanding have earned Bridgit wide recognition and a strong market position.
Her practical approach is summarized in her advice to entrepreneurs: “Ask questions, do not ask them what they buy, do not talk about your product at all. Just ask them about the problems they are currently experiencing”.
