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Kevin A. Damoa

Founder Wisdom Podcast · Glĭd · 2026-06-11

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We're the world's first autonomous road-to-rail solution and what we want to do is make rail more accessible.

Everything else is transported via road. You know, on road we share the road with like passenger vehicles and semi-trailers, which makes things extremely dangerous.

If you can't feed the war fighter, if you can't arm the war fighter, if you can't preposition, if you can't identify where you know your combatants are you're going to lose, right?

FAQ

What does Glĭd build?

Glĭd builds autonomous road-to-rail transportation solutions to make rail more accessible. Their offerings include three main products: Raiden, Glĭdly Rem, and an AI orchestration tool called Azra 1.6.

Why is rail transportation underutilized compared to roads?

Rail is heavily underutilized because it has historically been inaccessible, requiring a complex mix of cranes, forklifts, dray trucks, and an army of personnel to transfer freight from road to rail.

What is Kevin A. Damoa's military and professional background?

Damoa joined the army at 17, serving two tours in Iraq as a cavalry scout and logistician, and later spent nearly 13 years in the Air Force National Guard. Professionally, he worked at SpaceX for almost four years where he built their flight module logistics organization, alongside stints at Northrop Grumman and various startups.

How much funding has Glĭd raised?

Glĭd has raised over $5 million to date following their success at TechCrunch in 2025.

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