*🎙 Digital Gappa Podcast – Unfiltered Tech, Business & Growth Conversations***💡 Episode: "From Pune to the USA: How Target AEC Global Builds America’s Structures | Mohan Jambhulkar | Digital Gappa Podcast"* 🚀 *Guest:* *Mohan Jambhulkar* – Founder and Director of *Target AEC Global* | Architectural and Engineering Expert | US-India Business Leader 🗣 *Host:* Aniket Bapat 🔎 *In This Episode:* ✅ From a small Pune home to US construction industry – Mohan’s inspiring journey. ✅ How Target AEC Global designs structures for American clients from India. ✅ Surviving cultural shocks and life as an NRI in the USA✅ Why 80% of US homes use **wooden frames** (and how India’s construction differs). ✅ The truth about work-life balance✅ How Target AEC empowers **women in engineering** (36% of their team is female!). ✅ Startup lessons: From 3 founders to **80+ employees** in 4 years. *Key Moments You Can’t Miss:* - *(00:00)* Why Indian engineers dominate US construction projects. - *(08:55)* The **biggest culture shock** working with American clients. - *(15:40)* “Certifications are scams – skills decide promotions!” – Mohan’s career hack. - *(22:30)* How Target AEC competes with global firms **without outsourcing**. - *(30:10)* The **trigger moment** that made Mohan quit his US job and return to India. - *(38:45)* Why **California’s earthquake codes** make it the toughest market for engineers. *Viral-Worthy Truth Bombs:* 💥 *“In the US, even a small house needs insurance – or you go bankrupt!”* 💥 *“We hire women returning from career breaks – talent experience.”* Connect with Mohan Jambhulkar: 🌐 *LinkedIn:* [Mohan Jambhulkar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohanjambhulkar/) 🏢 *Company:* [Target AEC Global](https://www.linkedin.com/company/target-aecglobal/) 📺 *Videos:* - [Target AEC’s US Projects](https://youtu.be/wMucMkdbOGA) - [Structural Engineering Explained](https://youtu.be/4nX_H8UwECw) Join the Digital Gappa Tribe 📌 *Suggest a Guest:* [Apply Here](https://chandorkartech.frappe.cloud/podcast-form/new) 📲 *WhatsApp Community:* [Join Now](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DD9BouhFdit0x1JYrN6kar) 📺 *YouTube:* [@DigitalGappa](https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalGappa) Who Needs to Watch? - Aspiring *engineers* wanting to work on global projects. - Entrepreneurs scared to *leave high-paying jobs* for startups. - Parents skeptical about *non-IT careers* in India. - Anyone who thinks *“construction = only onsite work”*. *📝 Episode Summary:* From surviving designing US from Pune – Mohan Jambhulkar’s journey is a masterclass in resilience. Discover: 🔹 Why *80% of US homes* use wooden frames (not concrete!). 🔹 How Target AEC *saves 40% costs* for American clients. 🔹 The *dark side of US work visas* – why many Indians are returning. 🔹 Why *women thrive* in engineering (defying stereotypes!). Packed with *jaw-dropping stories* and *career hacks*, this episode is a *must-watch* for professionals and dreamers alike. *👉 Watch now, hit LIKE, and SHARE with future engineers!* *YouTube Link:* [https://youtu.be/gW1IPv699Hg](https://youtu.be/gW1IPv699Hg) *🔥 Want more raw career truths? SUBSCRIBE and ring the bell!* SEO Keywords: #StructuralEngineering #USConstruction #IndianEngineers #Entrepreneurship #WomenInSTEM #WorkInUSA #StartupSuccess #EngineeringCareers #TargetAEC #DigitalGappa #Architecture #AECIndustry #wood-framed construction #buildingcodes#californiaprofessionalengineer