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Tomer Gal

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Shipping code, breaking boundaries & occasionally breaking a sweat on the dance floor. Tel Aviv-based engineer riding the bleeding edge of tech.

  • Why Didn't You Fight for It?

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    • 9 min read

    A VC I respected. A startup that felt made for me. A meeting I prepared for like my life depended on it. And the question I still can't answer.

  • Building in the Dark

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    • 6 min read

    After losing my co-founder, I did the only thing I knew — I built. A browser extension, a landing page, a LinkedIn presence. Everything except the one thing I was actually afraid of.

  • The Year We Spent Convincing Ourselves

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    • 6 min read

    We had the passion, the ideas, and 500+ conversations. What we didn't have was a single person willing to say yes.

  • The Document That Made Us Co-Founders

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    • 6 min read

    Before we had an idea, a product, or a plan — we had a Notion doc. A structured framework for radical honesty between two people deciding whether to build a company together.

  • The Day I Stopped Looking for a Job

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    • 4 min read

    I was bored, stagnant, and job hunting on autopilot. Then I visited a friend at the Google for Startups Campus and everything changed.

  • From Code to Business: Why Generic Isn't Always the Answer

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    • 4 min read

    When building software or starting a company, it's tempting to go broad. While this approach feels efficient, it can often backfire. Whether it's developers overusing generics or startups failing to find a niche, the lesson remains the same: focus on solving one problem well.

  • The Art of Balancing Work, Hobbies, and Life: A Software Engineer's Journey

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    • 7 min read

    The cold air bit my cheeks as I stood atop a rugged peak in Nepal, gazing out over a sea of mountains. It was here that a profound realization hit me: the only thing stopping me from living a fuller life was me.

  • The Intersection of Agile Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

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    • 4 min read

    As the workplace evolves, so does the definition of effective leadership. Emotional intelligence, when paired with agile leadership principles, can enhance a leader's ability to navigate team dynamics.

  • Why Should You Start Dancing?

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    • 2 min read

    Growing up, I loved watching movies where people danced. It was always a dream of mine to dance myself. Here's how dancing transformed my life and why you should start too.

  • Mastering Employee Onboarding: Strategies for a Smooth Start

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    • 6 min read

    It took you weeks to hire a new team member. She signed the contract and starts in a week. But what does a good onboarding consist of? Learn strategies for creating the most effective and pleasant onboarding experience.