Rich Galgano

Managing Director @ Scylos Inc

About

Rich Galgano, USA Today #1 Nonfiction Bestselling Author and Top 10 Overall. His debut memoir, Down to the Wire: The Outlandish Tale of How I Quit Gambling to Win Big, premiered at #1 in Nonfiction and #7 overall on the USA Today Best Seller List the week of June 17, 2025.A multifaceted leader, Rich blends the roles of CEO, entrepreneur, investor, and strategist—driving innovation across industries. He has made a lasting impact in the manufacturing and distribution of industrial products, where his innovation and vision are widely recognized.In 1994, Rich co-founded Windy City Wire with the mission of revolutionizing the wire and cable industry through superior customer service and innovative solutions. Under his leadership, the company grew from an obscure startup into a nationally known brand.An entrepreneurial visionary, Rich has earned numerous accolades, including recognition as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2018. He is a sought-after advisor and trusted source of insight across various industries.With relentless drive and a commitment to legacy, Rich continues to build transformative ventures while inspiring others to defy the odds.

Country

United States

City

Greater Chicago Area

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Business Development, CEOs

Experience

Managing Director

Scylos Inc

2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Driving the vision, execution, and market expansion of Scylos, the world’s first truly stateless, commercialized endpoint substrate designed to eliminate the OS footprint and redefine secure edge computing

Member Board of Directors

American Pipelining Solutions

2023-11 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Member Board of Directors

BRANDefenders

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Chief Executive Officer

Windy City Wire

1994-11 - Present · 31 yrs 11 mos

United States

I didn’t start Windy City Wire in 1994 to be another wire company. I started it to be the wire company that could be. A company anchored in efficiency, not tradition. Since 1994, I’ve focused on rethinking how wire is designed, packaged, and delivered — resulting in SmartWire and The RackPack, two distinct solutions built to respect time, reduce waste, and make real jobs easier. I build businesses by listening closely, questioning defaults, and refusing to accept “that’s how it’s always been done” as an answer.