Good work travels by word of mouth
Many of our best clients have come to us through a simple introduction — someone who knew our work, mentioning us to someone who had a need. Our referral program is our way of saying thank you, properly, when you send good people our way.
We're an engineering and product development firm; trust is the whole business. We'd never ask you to "sell" EDL, and this isn't about that. It's about recognizing that a warm introduction from someone who knows us is worth more than any amount of advertising — and making sure that when your introduction turns into real work, you're thanked in a way that's worth your while.
If you've worked with us, bought from us, supplied us, or simply believe in what we're building, you're exactly the kind of person this is for.
How it works:
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Introduce us. Connect us with someone whose project we'd be a fit for — a founder building a vehicle, an OEM team that needs specialized external support, or anyone who could use what we do.
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We take it from there. We'll have the conversation, scope the work, and keep you lightly in the loop so it never feels like your introduction vanished into a void.
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You get thanked. When the referral becomes a paying engagement, we send your reward. Simple.
What you receive:
When someone you introduce becomes a paying client, you'll receive 5% of the first 6 months of billings, up to a maximum of USD $25,000 — and you choose how you'd like it:
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A cash thank-you, paid directly to you;
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A credit toward your own future work with EDL; or
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A donation to a charity of your choice, made in your name.
The amount scales with the size of the work you send our way, and letting you pick the form means it lands however feels right to you. No catch, no salesmanship required — just an introduction that turns into real work.
Who can participate:
This program is open to everyone in the EDL orbit. If you know our work, you're welcome to take part — including:
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Current and former team members — the people who've built EDL from the inside
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Current and past clients — if you've trusted us with your work, you know what we can do
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Vendors, suppliers, and collaborators — the partners who help us deliver
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Friends, fans and observers — anyone who's followed along and believes in what we're building
If you see yourself anywhere in that list — or even if you're not sure you fit but you know someone we'd be great for — you're in. The only people we can't reward are those with a direct hand in the referred deal itself.
What counts as a qualifying referral:
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The person or company you introduce must be new to EDL — not an existing client or an active lead already in our pipeline.
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The introduction should come before we're already in conversation with them. A quick heads-up to us at the time of introduction settles this cleanly.
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The reward is earned quarterly, when the referral pays their invoices — we tie it to a paid milestone rather than a mere signature, so the reward reflects real work.
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There's no limit on how many people you can refer. Refer as many as you like.
How to make an intro:
The easiest way: send a short email to sales@engdesignlab.com and include the person or organization you'd like to introduce, or simply cc us on an intro email to them directly. Add some information about how you know us, and why we would be a good fit for this particular team / company / project / etc. It always helps have context.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to be a client to refer someone? No. If you know our work well enough to vouch for it, you're welcome to take part.
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What if two people refer the same person? The first introduction we receive is the one we credit.
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Will my referral be aware of the referral program? Yes, we are transparent about the referral service in the interest of all parties
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What if my referral becomes a big, long-term client? The reward is a one-time thank-you and not tied to subsequent work — but of course, you're always welcome to introduce us to other new clients.
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Does it cost the person I refer anything? No. The fee comes out of our marketing budget, which is part of our overhead.
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When will I get my reward? Within 30 days of the end of the relevant quarter.
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Is my reward taxable? It may be, depending on where you live and the amount. You're responsible for your own tax treatment, and we'd suggest checking with your tax advisor if you're unsure.
The fine print
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EDL reserves the right to modify this program at any time
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Referrals already in progress at the time of any change will be honored under the terms in place when the introduction was made.
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Rewards are issued only for referrals that meet the qualifying conditions above.
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This program is a gesture of thanks and does not create any partnership, agency, or employment relationship between EDL and the referrer.
Know someone we should meet?
We'd love the introduction. Email us at sales@engdesignlab.com. Thank you for thinking of us — it means more than you know.
- The EDL team