From a background in military logistics to winning the Startup Battlefield 2025 title, Glīd’s founder Kevin Damoa shares his journey
Insights from Glīd’s CEO: Achieving Startup Battlefield 2025 Success
Kevin Damoa, the founder and CEO of Glīd, discusses the key factors behind his company’s recent triumph at Startup Battlefield 2025. Drawing on his background in logistics as a veteran, Damoa explains how this experience inspired Glīd’s innovative autonomous solution, which connects crowded highways with underused railways to address pressing infrastructure challenges. He also highlights the importance of mindfulness, a purpose-driven company culture, and securing $70 million in early customer commitments as crucial elements that set Glīd on the path to success.
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