147 - David Galvin

147 - David Galvin

Author: Erik Antonson March 29, 2025 Duration: 1:48:19
Dave Galvin (@daveinflux) is a passionate waterman, foil frother, and competitive downwind foil racer. He began his career as a UCI professional cyclist, racing for BMC Racing Team in the U.S. and Europe, and also worked as a mountain guide. Currently, he is a partner at Three Fish Capital, which he co-founded in 2014 to invest in early to growth-stage technology companies. He was previously CEO of UniqueSoft and UncommonX and held multiple roles at IBM focused on M&A, venture investing, and AI strategy. Dave holds an MBA from Kellogg and a dual degrees in Physics and Economics from the University of Virginia. He lives, landlocked, outside Charlottesville, VA with his wife and three children, and spends most of his time dreaming about downwinding...and some time actually downwinding.

Hosted by Erik Antonson, The Progression Project is a business podcast built on the idea that meaningful growth is a deliberate process, not an accident. Each conversation moves beyond surface-level success stories to examine the practical mechanics of advancement-how individuals and organizations actually build momentum, navigate setbacks, and refine their strategies over the long term. Antonson guides discussions that are less about a final destination and more about the incremental steps, the mindset shifts, and the often-overlooked details that collectively define a trajectory. You’ll hear from a diverse range of voices, from seasoned executives and entrepreneurs to thinkers exploring the psychology of performance, all focused on the tangible aspects of moving forward. This podcast is for anyone who views their career or venture as a work in progress and is looking for substantive, nuanced dialogue to inform that journey. The aim is to provide listeners with actionable perspective and a deeper understanding of the forces that enable true progression in the complex world of business.
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163 - Nic Reeser [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:12
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162 - Alex Aguera [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:40
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161 - Mike Pedigo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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160 - Lukas Schuler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:17
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159 - Jeremy Jones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:16
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158 - Gerry Lopez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:35
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157 - Kai Thompson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:09
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156 - Foil Me Harder Matt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50:13
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