Client Testimonials

WHAT CLIENTS SAY about Sylvester (Syl) Di Diego’s Services.

Strategic Planning
Venture Capital Raising
Technology Commercialization Roadmaps
Business Growth & Transformation
Venture Leadership Development
Professional Leadership Development

— STRATEGIC PLANNING —

STRATEGIC PLANNING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
EHealth patented fitness kinetic tracking wearable and online social gaming community platform for exercise motivation and obesity reduction.

“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

Results: Successfully expanded product offerings, built online communities, gained sponsors, and expanded markets globally.
Successful strategic exit though Fitbit acquisition/license of technology/company.

Services: Business Plan Critique | Venture Leadership Program | 1-1 & Team Venture Consulting | ECommerce Consultation

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & MARKET EXPANSION STRATEGIES
Innovative mobile application using Text-To-Speech services and speech recognition software (ASR). Converts text to natural sounding voice recognition online for safe driving and other use cases.

“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

Results: Successful commercial pioneer of this innovative Text-to-Speech mobile application. Grew direct-to-consumer online sales, grew developer team, and sparked interest of Silicon Valley investors, movers, and shakers.

Services: Business Plan Critique & Recommendations | Investor Ready Business Plan Seminar | 1-1 Venture Consulting

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STRATEGIES FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION
Innovative Biomedical Devices for Laboratory Products and for Human Implants

“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 and Manufacturing Company

Results: Awarded Grants in USA and China.
Established manufacturing in New Jersey USA and Shanghai, China (Pudong Area).
Signed distributor agreements with Sigma-Aldrich and other global distributors.

Services: Business Plan Critique & Recommendations | Strategic Commercialization Product Roadmap | Sales & Distribution Consulting | 1-1 and Team Venture Consulting

— VENTURE CAPITAL RAISING —

VENTURE CAPITAL RAISING & VENTURE LEADERSHIP
Innovative 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.
Newark, New Jersey USA

Results: Raised Series A and Series B venture capital financing.

Services: Business Plan Critique & Recommendations | Venture Leadership Program | 1-1 Venture Consulting

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BUSINESS PLANING AND MARKET VALIDATION
Logistics Management Software Platform for the Trucking Industry

“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 Bhatti, Esq.
Financial Advisor for Venture CEO
Business Broker
Detroit Area, Michigan, USA

Results: Successfully recruited a CEO to lead the new venture.

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VENTURE CAPITAL RAISING SUPPORT
Clean Water Technology for Ocean Ship Ballast Water Treatment Systems

“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

RESULT: Gained invitation to pitch to target investor board.

SERVICES: Business Plan Critique & Recommendations | New Investor Ready Business Plan and Pitch Deck | 1-1 & Team Venture Consulting | New Website

— TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION ROADMAPS—

STARTUP ADVISORY, BUSINESS PLANNING & COMMERCIALIZATION ROADMAP
Innovative AI/ML Data Analytics Platform for EGrocery In-Store, In-Aisle Shopping Ad System and Data Analytics Engine

“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

Results: Clarified competitive functionality of EGrocery AI-ML platform technology, Identified Economic Drivers for Profitability, Defined the Pitch to first US Grocery Retail Distributor Partner.

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TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION ROADMAP, TEAM ALIGNMENT & GRANT FUNDRAISING
Innovative Green Clean Technology for Ultraviolet based Germicidal Sterilization Products

“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

Results: Awarded numerous New Jersey State grants.
Voted “Best Green Company” at Venture Fair of the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC).

Services: Business Plan Critique & Recommendations | Investor Ready Business Plan Seminar | Strategic Team Workshop for Technology Commercialization Roadmap Alignment | 1-1 Venture Consulting

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BUSINESS PLANNING FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
Innovative 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

Results: Awarded “Best Life Sciences Company Award” at Venture Fair of New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC)

Services: Business Plan Critique & Recommendations | Investor Ready Business Plan Seminar | 1-1 Venture Consulting

— BUSINESS GROWTH & TRANSFORMATION —

GROWTH BUSINESS PLAN, GRANT FUNDRAISING & BUSINESS TRANSORMATION
National Mental Health Services Program (Affiliated with AmeriCorps)

“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 (Now National Mental Health Corps)
Connecticut, USA

Results: Rapid development of an Viable Business Plan for Growth, including Omnichannel Marketing Plan and a Financial Forecast. Raised Additional $1+ Million grant money. Enhanced the Board. Scaled organization and operating systems to support expansion from 20 locations to 200+ locations across USA (funded).

Services: Viable Business Plan | Go-To-Market Plan | Omnichannel Marketing Plan | Financial Forecast | 1-1 and Team Implementation Coaching

Note: Rehired to provide ongoing Growth Implementation Consulting to leadership.

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STRATEGIC BUSINESS TRANSORMATION FOR SCALE & EXIT
SaaS PropTech Platform 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

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“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

Results: Business growth & successful exit through company sale of Proptech Services company that competes with Big 4 accounting companies.

Services: Strategic Workshops for Owner Alignment & Decision Making| Strategic Multi-Day Offsite with Innovation Workshops for Leadership Team (of 10) to Design Operations Improvement Projects & Investment Proposals for Board Approval | 1-1 and Team Consulting

— Venture Leadership Development —

BUSINESS PLANNING, GROWTH & VENTURE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Clinical Stage Biotechnology Therapeutics 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

Results: Obtained strategic corporate investment.
Expanded to over 200 employees within 3 years.

Services: Services: Business Plan Critique & Recommendations | Venture Leadership Program | 1-1 Venture Consulting | Venture Training for Management

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NEW VENTURE LEADERSHIP TRAINING SYSTEM 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

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“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

Result: Reinvented leadership training for a selected 20-person cohort of corporate development “venture catalysts” for better lead generation, better deal and partner selection, stronger cross-enterprise collaboration, and enhanced investment ROI.

Services: Program Manager | Conceived & Designed Program & Curriculum | Lobbied for Support from Functional Departments | Co-Wrote Proposal for Fundraising/Corporate Approval by President| Co-Instructed

— PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT —

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC SPEAKING
Toastmasters International – Summit New Jersey Club
Club 1781, Area 53, Division E, District 83 (founded in 1955)

“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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