Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta.\xa0 The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.\nThis episode is hosted by Kate Day. After working in radio, as an award winning producer, Kate has made efforts to transition into the tech industry. At the end of 2019, she has taken the leap into freelance work under the name KD Sound Design. She has been editing the Rainforest Podcast since December 2019 and finally gotten behind the mic to host.\nEd Macnab.\xa0Ed is the Director of Business Operations and the interim CEO for the startup and development phase of 3D Printed Home Corporation. His work history includes ten years as an IT Project Manager, with earlier background in production management, engineering management, finance, and venture capital.\n3DPHC LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/3d-printed-homes-corporation-3dphc-323097196 3DPHC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DPrintedHousing\nPlease be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out.\xa0 We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts.\xa0 We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show.\nShow Summary:\nThe benefits of networking! Networking opens the door to assisting 3DPHC in reaching their goals. Not only do they meet professionals who are in similar shoes, but also in meeting people with valuable skills to help them in their day to day life. Through attending the Rainforest, they were able to meet their crowdfunding goal, they\u2019ve been introduced to other investors and made valuable connections with the right people! Plus, in attending, they\u2019ve met another Rainforester (Micah Luison - Home in a Bag) which has helped them shift their original plan for 3DPHC into a different direction together: helping people in disaster relief.\nShow Quote:\n"Attending our first Rainforest meeting was THE best decision we\u2019ve ever made for our business and Life in general has not been the same since, it\u2019s been far better!"\n"If you think you\u2019ve got something worthwhile, DO it! Get Started, join a group! You may find someone who\u2019s started a business in a similar industry where what they\u2019ve learned can help you and you can walk the path together sharing some synergies."\xa0\nCredits...\nThis Episode Recorded At: Work Nicer - Red Mile\nEpisode Audio Editing: Kate Day - KD Sound Design\nEpisode Music: Tony Del Degan\nCreator & Producer: Al Del Degan