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“I Deal Well with Failure”

Tiago Gonçalves, founder and CEO of InnoWave, recently spoke on the Observador podcast "Querido Líder", sharing insights into his journey and leadership mindset.

Tiago made the bold decision to establish a multinational company rooted in Portugal, driven by the ambition to show that global innovation can originate from his home country.

Beyond business, he’s passionate about cars and tennis, and today — after years of building and leading — he’s reached a point where he can confidently switch off his phone, a sign of growing balance and trust in his team.

Reflecting on his path, he emphasized resilience:

“I deal well with failure,” Tiago said, underlining the importance of learning from setbacks as a key trait for any entrepreneur.