The Matthew Byrd Podcast

Matthew Byrd sits down with author, speaker, and business coach John Klymshyn for an engaging conversation about the transformative power of language in business. John, who describes himself as "the jazz musician of the executive communication space," shares his journey from the Navy to sales to building a thriving coaching practice focused on helping people "inhabit clarity." The discussion explo...

Matthew Byrd discusses his journey from starting in land surveying to building a laser scanning and modeling company, and eventually founding RCN. He delves into the inspiration behind RCN, emphasizing the need for education in the industry. The conversation covers various challenges faced while starting a business, the importance of work-life balance, and the valuable role of community and collab...

Matthew Byrd and Phillip Ellering reflect on five transformative years of R-CON, the flagship conference of RCN, examining its remarkable growth from a single venue event at the Knitting Factory to a multi-venue conference attracting attendees from 17 countries. They discuss the organic evolution of the RCN community, the philosophy of people-first collaboration, and the pivotal moments that shape...

In this episode of the Matthew Byrd podcast, former owner and president of Visual Precision Solutions, Matthew Craig, shares an in-depth look at his career journey from being a draftsman in 1978 to pioneering laser scanning technology. Matthew discusses the evolution of CAD systems, the early challenges and advancements in reality capture, and the critical importance of practical application over...

In this week's episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, innovator and highly driven entrepreneur Josh Lustig joins Matthew in the studio. Josh discusses his journey from growing up in a small town in central Idaho to building and eventually selling his insurance business for nearly $50 million. Josh shares how hard work, instilled by his farm upbringing, and a passion for personal development helped h...

Join Matthew Byrd for an incredible conversation with Brad Adams, Senior Vice President of Transportation at Sanborn Geospatial, as he shares his remarkable journey from lifeguard to laser scanning pioneer. Brad was there when some of the first CAD systems arrived at TxDOT and owned laser scanner #24 in the world back in 2003! key Topics Covered: - Early CAD Implementation - Being on the ground fl...

Join us in this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast as we sit down with Dan Mall, founder of Make More Money, Design System University, and Dan Mall Teaches. Dan reflects on his journey, beginning with his early creative endeavors and his near-hiring experience with Facebook under Mark Zuckerberg. Discussing his love of basketball, Philly culture, and his creative inspirations, Dan shares how he g...

In this week's episode of the Matthew Byrd's Podcast, join host Matthew Byrd and special guest Trevor Owen, Reality Capture leader at Rogers O'Brien, as they delve into the world of construction technology. Trevor shares his journey from early interests in robotics and technology to becoming a leader in project tracking AI, object recognition, and reality capture in the construction in...

On this weeks episode, we sit down with John Brown, Reality Capture Supervisor at General Motors. John shares his journey from traditional land surveying to pioneering the use of laser scanning technology. They discuss the evolution of digital twins and the future of data management in large-scale industries. Tune in for insights on leadership, the importance of trust and collaboration, and the tr...

Join us in this episode as Matt sits down with Alex Goldberg, a senior technical product manager for spatial computing at Blue Origin. Alex shares his intriguing journey from his early days in New Jersey, his passion for video games and technology, to his extensive career in the gaming industry with companies like Sega and Sony, and eventually his impactful work in XR and augmented reality. They d...

What happens when you get some of the most experienced voices in laser scanning around one table? You get stories you’ve never heard, lessons you won’t find in textbooks, and hard-earned wisdom that helped shape the reality capture industry! In this first-ever group episode, we sit down with true pioneers of the laser scanning industry. Leaders who’ve been scanning since the early 2000s, helped de...

Join our conversation with Austin Lay as he shares his journey from a marketing intern to a leader in construction technology at Layton Construction. In this episode, Austin dives into how he got started in the construction industry, the evolution of drone technology, the importance of leadership buy-in for technological adoption, and the significance of fostering a culture of collaboration and le...

On this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, host Matthew Byrd sits down with Jason Young, a seasoned business leader with a military background, to discuss the technologies and values driving their industry forward. Topics range from the importance of digital twins in modern construction to the role of integrity and teamwork in building successful enterprises. Jason shares his journey from servin...

Welcome to another episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast! Join host Matthew Byrd as he sits down with Dominique Meyer, CEO of Looq AI, to discuss their pioneering work in 3D mapping and photogrammetry. Dominique shares insights into the origins of Looq AI, beginning with archaeological projects and evolving into cutting-edge 3D capture technology. They delve into the challenges and successes of runn...

Easter Island, Career Journeys, and the Future of Reality Capture Join Matthew Byrd on this week's episode as he delves into the inspiring journey of Pete Kelsey, owner of VCTO Labs, and his deep passion for reality capture technology. From the early days of struggling with a geology degree and glam metal to becoming a driving force in bringing high-end tech solutions to storytelling, Pete sha...

What if your startup’s mission was tied to preventing World War III?In this powerful in-studio conversation, Clark Yuan, US Army Veteran and founder of Stitch 3D, joins Matthew to unpack how his experiences in military intelligence, national security, and Silicon Valley have converged into building a mission-driven tech platforms. From the pain of 7-day-old point clouds delivered on hard drives in...

In this episode, Matthew Byrd sits down with Gary Cowan, Head of Digital Construction at Kane Group to uncover the truth about where construction tech is headed. Gary shares how Kane Group transformed their workflows by adopting reality capture, BIM, prefab, AR/VR, and precision layout tools—treating buildings more like manufactured machines than traditional jobsites. He outlines his “three-legged...

For Joe Wolf - it’s all a sales job. Whether pitching the client, the company, or a partner, persuasion is foundational to not just tech adoption - but tech optimization. And as Digital Project Manager at Allen3D (Previously a VDC Systems lead at Hansen-Rice, Inc), Joe knows every trick of the trade. He and Matt explore early jobs in CAD and the oil industry, survey backgrounds, as-built fails, de...

Ashley Crowder, co-founder & CEO of VNTANA, talks to Matthew Byrd about her company’s capabilities & growth, the impact of a Daft Punk show, working with Mark Cuban and Amazon, entrepreneurship, retail & architecture, industrial manufacturing, 14 patent filings, and more.

Construction technology expert Erin Khan, Founder of Erin Khan Consulting, details the value of exploration, her path to civil engineering, resistance to innovation, the Women in Construction Technology organization, Shiny Object Syndrome, guiding startups, and much more.

In a continuation of his career and life story interview, Matthew Byrd discusses education and learning, from his own life to the reality capture industry, with RCN Senior Copywriter Ellis Malmgren.

In Episode 72,  the Advanced Research and Technology Leader for McElhanney Kevin Grover discusses his geospatial roots, advocating for new tech, data standards, the state of the survey industry, hardware & software potential, financial costs, and much more.

In episode 71, VDC Manager for JTM Construction Morgan Drivas details her path from mixed martial arts to construction technology, sharing insights on problem-solving, women in construction, education, Singapore’s BIM & smart cities, AI & upcoming innovations, inspiring younger generations, and much more.

In episode 70, RCN CEO & Founder Matthew Byrd and Creative Producer Phillip Ellering discuss podcasting, community-building, prepared vs. organic conversation, authenticity, collaboration vs. competition, and more.

In episode 69, television presenter and forensic consultant Alina Burroughs shares her unique journey in crime scene investigation and television, sharing insights on technology, courtroom evidence, data use, women in STEM, and more.