Conversation: Glīd won Startup Battlefield 2025 by building solutions to make logistis simpler, safer, and smarter Crunch
A: Hey there! What's up?
B: Just chilling, what's new with you?
A: Oh, I just heard about an exciting thing! Have you heard about Kevin Damoa from Glīd? He won this year's Startup Battlefield competition!
B: No way! What does his company do?
A: They work on logistics infrastructure, trying to make the container shipment process simpler. And he learned about the challenges while in the U.S. Army.
B: Wow, that's impressive! How did he win then?
A: In this podcast episode of Build Mode, Kevin talks about how they came up with a hardware and software solution for logistics issues he saw firsthand. He also shares his journey to the Disrupt stage and how the team managed to get three products ready for a live demo.
B: That sounds tough! What's next for him?
A: They're launching a pilot with Great Plains Industrial Park, and their next product Glīder is about to hit the market. Plus, they're hiring in every department! And get this, Damoa has an organic process where vibe check and resume review can turn into a new team member.
B: That's amazing! What kind of people are they attracting?
A: People who are mission-driven, laser-focused, and practicing mindfulness, which makes sense because Damoa is a meditative leader.
B: So cool! I'll have to check out the podcast episode for more tips from him on how other companies can win Startup Battlefield.
B: Just chilling, what's new with you?
A: Oh, I just heard about an exciting thing! Have you heard about Kevin Damoa from Glīd? He won this year's Startup Battlefield competition!
B: No way! What does his company do?
A: They work on logistics infrastructure, trying to make the container shipment process simpler. And he learned about the challenges while in the U.S. Army.
B: Wow, that's impressive! How did he win then?
A: In this podcast episode of Build Mode, Kevin talks about how they came up with a hardware and software solution for logistics issues he saw firsthand. He also shares his journey to the Disrupt stage and how the team managed to get three products ready for a live demo.
B: That sounds tough! What's next for him?
A: They're launching a pilot with Great Plains Industrial Park, and their next product Glīder is about to hit the market. Plus, they're hiring in every department! And get this, Damoa has an organic process where vibe check and resume review can turn into a new team member.
B: That's amazing! What kind of people are they attracting?
A: People who are mission-driven, laser-focused, and practicing mindfulness, which makes sense because Damoa is a meditative leader.
B: So cool! I'll have to check out the podcast episode for more tips from him on how other companies can win Startup Battlefield.
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Kevin Damoa, founder of Glīd, won the Startup Battlefield competition. His company focuses on simplifying logistics infrastructure, drawing from his experiences in the U.S. Army. In a podcast episode, he discusses their hardware and software solution for logistics issues and shares his journey to
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Date: Nov. 28, 2025
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Created: 2025/11/28 06:42
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:27
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