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MATTHEW BYRD

Matthew Byrd is the Founder & CEO of Reality Capture Network, a global platform focused on connecting and amplifying innovators in the built environment, with a core focus on reality capture and emerging technologies.

He is also the host of The Matthew Byrd Podcast, where he interviews leaders across multiple industries, with the core belief that “we can learn something from everyone’s story, regardless of industry or position”.

Matthew is known for his focus on technology, community building, leadership, entrepreneurship, personal branding, and helping others take action to grow their careers and businesses.

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Every person has a story worth learning from. The Matthew Byrd Podcast is built around that belief.

These are curious conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and everyday extraordinary people across industries and walks of life. Each episode unpacks the career journeys, turning points, hard-won lessons, and mindsets behind the people who've chosen to build, grow, and keep moving forward. No single industry. No single path. Just real stories from real people. If you believe the best education comes from other people's experiences, you're in the right place.

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Matthew Byrd doesn't do generic rehearsed keynotes.

Every talk is built from scratch for the audience in the room, drawing from real experience at the intersection of leadership, innovation, emerging technology, entrepreneurship and personal branding. He covers topics that actually matter to modern leaders, such as navigating change in the digital age of technology, building authority online, shaping company culture, and taking bold action before conditions are perfect.

The result of each talk? A room that leaves everyone thinking differently, inspired to do more, and ready to take action!

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Interested in having Matthew speak at your next event?

From international conference stages to leadership retreats, company workshops, and university forums, Matthew brings real-world experience, hard-earned lessons, and forward-thinking insights to every audience.

His goal is simple. Share his story, perspective, and practical takeaways in a way that inspires action, motivates growth, and creates a meaningful impact for professionals, leaders, and the next generation.

If you’re interested, submit the speaker interest form below and our team will be in touch.

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Matthew is the Founder & CEO of Reality Capture Network, with it’s HQ in Meridian Idaho, which is also home to the RCN Studio where The Matthew Byrd Podcast is produced.

Reality Capture Network exists to amplify the innovators and doers shaping the built environment. Our purpose is to highlight their stories, connect their ideas, and empower professionals to confidently embrace emerging technologies, take risks, and lead positive change. We want to help people become known for their work, trusted for their perspective, and connected to others who are building with intention. It is a place where innovation meets practicality, and where long-term progress matters more than short-term noise. We envision a future where every person in this industry feels inspired, equipped, and supported to innovate, grow their career or business, and help build a better, more connected, and more forward thinking world.

We believe the future is built by people who dare to try something new. The doers. The thinkers. The risk takers. The ones who see a better way and step toward it even when it feels uncertain. Innovation does not start with technology. It starts with people. People willing to learn, experiment, and lead. People who choose growth over comfort. People who push through fear to build what comes next.

At Reality Capture Network, we amplify those people. We tell their stories because storytelling inspires courage. We showcase emerging technologies because knowledge sparks possibility. We create spaces where professionals connect because community fuels progress.

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Matthew Byrd is on a mission to positively impact others through the insights and experience he's gained along his journey.

He works directly with founders, executives, and teams navigating growth, innovation, and change, particularly across the built environment and emerging technology space. His approach isn't theoretical. It's built on real-world experience building companies, scaling teams, and working alongside hundreds of organizations in the field.

This isn't a one-size-fits-all engagement. Every collaboration is tailored, often working closely with leadership as a fractional strategic partner to pressure-test ideas, make better decisions faster, and move from planning into execution.

If you're looking for practical insight, honest feedback, and a partner who understands both the technical landscape and the human side of building something meaningful, submit an inquiry to schedule an introduction call.

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Have a question? Interested in collaborating at one of our events or across our media channels? Thinking about working together?

I’m always open to a conversation. Whether it’s around consulting, advisory, mentorship, reality capture, emerging technology, podcasting, branding, content strategy, or simply making an introduction and connecting, I’d be glad to hear from you.

My goal has always been to stay accessible to the community and find meaningful ways to support, connect, and collaborate as we work toward making a positive impact on the industry.

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