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Stage Gate Innovation Management: Driving Structured and Successful Product Development
Each gate is meant to "kill" projects so that the highest investment goes to the "best" projects Managing innovation seems like an...

Tom Galido
Apr 19, 20252 min read


The Future of Heart Transplant Technology: Innovations Reshaping Cardiac Care
Globally, there are about 5,000 heart transplants per year. For those of you who know me, this is a subject that I've become an expert in...

Tom Galido
May 7, 20253 min read


The Silent Struggle: Startup Founder Mental Health and the Path to Resilience
Founders are supposed to be "always on" with boundless energy - We are just people I can tell you that launching a startup is often...

Tom Galido
Apr 22, 20253 min read


The Challenges of Virtual Reality: Motion Sickness and Market Constraints
Revolutionary Product - But Failed to Find "Revolutionaries" Product market fit is all about serving the customer's needs rather than...

Tom Galido
Apr 12, 20253 min read


Robots in the Home: The Promise and Peril of Automation
Robots will be the physical manifestation of the AI boom I spent a good part of 2024 working with robotics startups and one thing that...

Tom Galido
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Cutting Costs to Increase Runway: Balancing Survival and Employee Impact
Preserve Skills, Knowledge and Culture Founders and executives don’t make cost-cutting decisions lightly. When revenue growth stalls or...

Tom Galido
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Navigating Family-Owned Startup Succession: A Guide to Sustainable Leadership Transitions
Passing the Torch I have worked on this particular scenario a few times and, while the TV show Succesion paints a picture of what...

Tom Galido
Mar 29, 20252 min read


Storytelling - Compelling Narratives with Financial Forecasts
A Compelling Narrative Engages Audience Around Business Data The Plot: Defining the Business Trajectory For those of you who know me, I...

Tom Galido
Mar 24, 20253 min read


How to Stay Sane as a Tech Founder
Many of us founders try to put up a front of boundless energy, limitless productivity, and, incredible positivity but what is going on...

Tom Galido
Mar 19, 20253 min read


Navigating the U.S. Market: Challenges and Opportunities for Foreign Tech Companies
New Markets Can Be Radically Different I've helped companies expand to new industries and to new countries. Just because you product...

Tom Galido
Mar 14, 20253 min read


Creating a Unified Delivery Format in a Matrix Organization: Driving Collaboration and Efficiency
Matrix organizations can be as confusing as the first time you watched "The Matrix" From big tech to management consulting companies and...

Tom Galido
Mar 11, 20253 min read


Using AI to Identify Political Speech: A New Frontier in Digital Analysis
AI Can Be A Powerful Force In Understanding and Advocating for Citizens As a founder in the use of artificial intelligence in in...

Tom Galido
Mar 6, 20253 min read


Lean Canvas for Startups: A Strategic Blueprint for Success
Fill the canvas before devoting time and resources For startups navigating the complexities of product-market fit, resource allocation,...

Tom Galido
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Navigating Patent Challenges: What Startups Should Do When They Encounter a Similar Patent
As an author of several granted patents, the intellectual property game is a critical part of building enterprise value. More than once,...

Tom Galido
Feb 27, 20253 min read


Change Management for a New Product Direction: Strategies for Success
Changing course requires planning and committment Change is inevitable in any business, especially in product-driven organizations that...

Tom Galido
Feb 26, 20253 min read


Implementing Succession Planning for Sustainable Business Growth
Succession planning is a critical aspect of sustainable business growth that is often overlooked by many companies. Establishing a clear...

Tom Galido
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Driving Operational Excellence in Venture-Backed Businesses
As the business landscape continues to evolve with technological advancements and changing consumer behaviors, the need for operational...

Tom Galido
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Maximizing Product-Market Fit Strategies in Startups
In the fast-paced world of startups, one of the key elements to success is achieving a strong product-market fit. This is the ultimate...

Tom Galido
Feb 20, 20252 min read
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