When Matthew Byrd launched Reality Capture Network (RCN) in April of 2020, he wasn't just creating another industry platform - he was building a movement. Drawing from his deep expertise in construction tech and reality capture, Byrd envisioned a way to transform how built environment professionals work, learn, and innovate together.
The podcast that ignited it all was just the beginning. Today, RCN pulses with passion across multiple channels: conferences brimming with new ideas, online media that's shaping the next generation of experts, committees that are writing the future's playbook, and a vibrant community that is relentlessly pushing boundaries through collaboration.
As a global network of industry leaders, RCN has become more than just an organization - it's become the beating heart of innovation in the built environment, where cutting-edge technology meets practical solutions, and where industry leaders come together to turn possibilities into reality.
Matthew Byrd is a visionary entrepreneur, advisor, and speaker, focused on advanced technologies and innovation across the built environment. He has advised and supported projects alongside ExxonMobil, Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, Micron, Albertsons, AECOM, HDR, the Department of Defense, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and many others..
His professional journey began in geospatial services in 2009, and his entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish his first company Nexus 3D Consulting in 2016. Nexus 3D quickly became a global leader in geospatial and reality capture services, which led to its acquisition in 2023.
In 2020, Matthew founded the Reality Capture Network (RCN), featuring a podcast with industry disruptors, an online education center, and globally recognized conferences. RCN brings together the world's most innovative minds to share, learn, and revolutionize industries across the built environment. His goal is to inspire professionals to embrace change, adopt new technologies, and create a culture of innovation that fosters industry-wide growth. He believes that through community and collaboration, we can build a better future.
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