Client Testimonials
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
about Sylvester (Syl) Di Diego’s Services.
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— STRATEGY —
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT – Fitness Wearable with Online Community and Gamification
“Whether you know your business or think you know your business, strategic planning sessions with Sylvester will help validate your business assumptions, uncover opportunities perhaps overlooked, and force the assessment and possible correction of your strategy.”
Seth Tropper
President & Founder (& serial entrepreneur)
Swich2Health Corporation
North Brunswick, New Jersey USA
Ehealth patented fitness kinetic tracking wearable and online social gaming platform for exercise motivation and obesity reduction.
(Successfully expanded product offerings and markets globally.
Exit by Fitbit acquisition/license.)
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES – Mobile App Text to Speech (TTS) and speech recognition (ASR)
“Working with Sylvester Di Diego of Strategy Dynamix helped clarify some business direction and turn our plan into solid actions. It was not just a strategy session but also a learning experience.”
Heath Ahrens
President & Founder
iSpeech
Newark, New Jersey USA
Pioneer of Text-To-Speech (TTS) and speech recognition (ASR) software technology. App converts text to natural sounding voice recognition online for safe driving and other use cases.
— Growth & Transformation —
GROWTH BUSINESS PLAN & COACHING – Mental Health Services
“Syl was terrific and I definitely plan to work with him again in the future. He led me and my team through a process to develop a growth plan for our program, Healthy Minds Alliance. He managed to organize 7 years of in-house scattered program development into a comprehensive, on point, and easy to implement growth plan. His work is professional and always punctual.”
Patricia Harrity
Executive Director
Health360
Connecticut, USA
National Mental Health Services Program
Affiliated with AmeriCorps
(Growth Business Plan and Coaching with Leadership Team)
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STRATEGIC BUSINESS TRANSORMATION – PropTech for Property Tax Rebates
“Our company was at a crossroads in many respects when Sylvester Di Diego designed and led an executive retreat. Sylvester refocused us on a clearly focused plan of action that is transforming the company. The retreat also reenergized the relationship among the three partners. We now stand shoulder-to-shoulder looking forward rather than staring at each other. There is no way we could be where we are today without Sylvester who continues to be an invaluable resource to our company as a business advisor.”
Paul J. Alfano, Esq.
Former CEO & Founder (& serial entrepreneur)
Professional Services Company for Property Tax Appeals
Concord, New Hampshire USA
Business growth & successful exit through company sale of Commercial Property Tax Rebate Service Company (Proptech) that competes with Big 4 accounting companies.
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STRATEGIC BUSINESS TRANSORMATION – PropTech for Property Tax Rebates
“Our company hired Sylvester to assist us in the reshaping of our business from top to bottom. Our experiences with Sylvester were enlightening, enjoyable and very productive. I would recommend Sylvester to any business that needs to take a step back and rethink itself.”
Martin J. Baroff, Esq.
Former Board Member & Owner (& serial entrepreneur)
Professional Services Company for Property Tax Appeals
Concord, New Hampshire USA
Business growth & successful exit through company sale of Commercial Property Tax Rebate Service Company (Proptech) that competes with Big 4 accounting companies.
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STRATEGIES FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION- Innovative Biomedical Devices
“With his previous extensive planning and development experience, Mr. Di Diego has done a great job in helping us to develop our business strategies. I highly recommend his sessions to any startup business executive.”
Qing Liu, Ph.D.
CEO & Founder
3D Biotek, LLC
North Brunswick, New Jersey USA
Shanghai, CHINA
High-Tech Biomedical Engineering Company
(Awarded USA and Chinese grants.
Established manufacturing in New Jersey USA and Shanghai, China (Pudong)
Signed distributor agreements with Sigma-Aldrich and other global distributors.)
— Venture Capital Raising Support —
VENTURE CAPITAL RAISING SUPPORT – Medical Device to Treat Sleep Apnea
“Sylvester is an excellent communicator, advisor, and teacher. He was very helpful to me by advising and helping to craft a business plan and PowerPoint Deck; and has continued to offer great advice at difficult decision points. I strongly recommend him as a business consultant.”
Ira Sanders, M.D.
President & Owner
Piasek Biotech, Inc.
Medical Device to Treat Sleep Apnea
Newark, New Jersey USA
(Raised Series A and Series B venture capital financing)
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INVESTOR READY BUSINESS PLAN, PITCH DECK, AND WEBSITE – Clean Water Technology
“Had the first meeting with potential strategic investor last Friday with went very well – they complimented our business plan and said it was the reason we were invited in. We have been invited to give a PowerPoint Pitch Deck Presentation to their Board in two weeks – they are interested. Thanks Sylvester, for helping us revise our business plan.”
Chris Constantine
Senior Vice President
Maritime Solutions, Inc.
Middlesex, New Jersey USA
A clean water technology company for ocean vessels.
Ballast Water Treatment System for Cleaner Marine Environment.
— Business Planning for Technology Commercialization —
STARTUP BUSINESS PLANNING – Logistics Management Software Platform
“Syl is an absolute pleasure to work with. We needed a business plan for a startup and had no idea where to begin. Syl guided us through the whole process and structure. He is competent, knowledgeable, and comprehends complex concepts with ease. Everyone in our management team enjoyed working with him and I would highly recommend him.”
Haroon Bhatt, Esq.
Financial Advisor for Venture CEO
Detroit Area, Michigan, USA
Logistics Management Software Platform for the Trucking Industry
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START UP ADVISORY AND BUSINESS PLANNING – Innovative AI Data Analytics Platform
“Sylvester was the type of world- class startup advisor that any new venture would want on their side. He takes his years of successful business experience and combines it with thoughtful analysis to deliver actionable advice. During our time working together, Sylvester spearheaded the development of a business plan for my complex, multi-sided platform software as a service business concept. I would recommend Sylvester to anyone and hope to work with him soon.”
Omar Fagundo
Entrepreneur and Founder
AI Data Analytics Startup
Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
Egrocery In-Store Ad System and Data Analytics leveraging AI and Machine Learning
(AI-ML platform technology commercialization and US retail distribution partnership development support.)
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TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION ROADMAP– Clean Technology
“Sylvester Di Diego provided outstanding assistance for our Business Plan revision Project, including designing and facilitating executive sessions for technology commercialization (roadmap). I would definitely recommend him to other companies for strategic planning and related projects.”
Janet George Murnick, Ph.D.
President & Founder (& Serial Entrepreneur)
UV Solutions, Inc.
Newark, New Jersey USA
(Awarded numerous New Jersey State grants.
Voted “Best Green Company” at Venture Fair of the New Jersey Technology Council) (NJTC))
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BUSINESS PLANNING FOR COMMERCIALIZATION – Medical Device for Rapid Ischemic Stroke Treatment
“We worked with Sylvester after attending his comprehensive business plan strategy seminar. Sylvester assisted us integrating our diverse product portfolio into a cohesive story. His insights helped us crystalize how these products could be unified most effectively under the umbrella of our company’s technology platform. He is conscientious, responsive, and demonstrates a very impressive work ethic. Most importantly, his critical eye helped reduce our time to getting a business plan to completion! Thanks, Sylvester!”
Linda Sharkus, President
AcquiSci, Inc.
Newark, New Jersey USA
(Awarded “Best Life Sciences Company Award” at Venture Fair of New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC))
— Venture Leadership Development —
VENTURE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING – Biotechnology Biomedical Growth Company
“Our staff have attended many events from Sylvester Di Diego and we have gained valuable information and practical advice from the courses. Sylvester understands how to blend interesting theory with the right amount of hands-on experience. A great experience, both helpful, and entertaining.”
Christian Kopfli, Esq.
Chief Executive Office
Chromocell Corporation
North Brunswick, New Jersey USA
Clinical Stage Biotechnology Therapeutics Company
(Obtained strategic corporate investment.
Expanded to over 200 employees.)
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VENTURE LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT – Global Fortune 500 Japanese Trading & Investment Company
“Sylvester has a talent for structuring valuable workshop sessions and for smoothly facilitating a diverse group of Japanese and American professionals in a global Japanese Trading Company. His techniques and leadership style create a positive atmosphere for meaningful dialogue. Sylvester generates spirited enthusiasm for company-wide promotion of important business goals.”
Richard Lovell
Senior Vice President, Personnel Department (retired)
Mitsubishi International Corporation
New York, New York USA
USA subsidiary of a US$100 Billion Japanese Global Fortune 500 conglomerate.
Reinvented leadership training for a cohort of corporate development “venture catalysts” for better lead generation, better deal and partner selection, stronger cross-enterprise collaboration, and enhanced investment ROI.”
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VENTURE LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT – Global Fortune 500 Japanese Trading & Investment Company
“While at Mitsubishi Sylvester was among the fast-track employees and deservedly so. His knowledge of Japanese management culture, the language and management made him a key player. He led a group of us through an inspiring training course he designed which left a mark on Mitsubishi. Sylvester is a great guy who knows how to communicate with all levels of management. He is intelligent, inspiring and someone who knows how to make things happen.”
Andrew Dreyer
Deputy Division Manager
Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)
Palo Alto, California USA
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC SPEAKING – Toastmasters International
“Sylvester is an outstanding speaker and presenter that elevated our meetings at Summit Toastmasters: his unique blend of energy, enthusiasm, and positivity made members and guests feel welcome. I always looked forward to his presentations, which inspired us all to grow and develop.
Sylvester is also a selfless mentor who has provided invaluable knowledge, insight, and advice for my career progression. It has been a pleasure to learn and grow with him as members of Summit Toastmasters and I look forward to seeing the club continue to flourish under his leadership.”
David Liptsyn
Policy Manager at SpaceX
United States
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