Tong Galaxy
About Tong Galaxy
Tong Galaxy is the Head of Product at ElectronX in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with extensive experience in product management and engineering roles at companies like Ramp, Google, and Crisis Text Line.
Current Position at ElectronX
Tong Galaxy serves as the Head of Product at ElectronX in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, Tong leads the development of a trusted marketplace aimed at monetizing power and managing volatility in the energy sector. The position involves extensive product management responsibilities, ensuring the effective execution and delivery of innovative solutions.
Product Management Experience at Ramp
Tong Galaxy accumulated extensive experience in product management roles at Ramp, a financial technology company. Starting as a Product Manager from 2020 to 2021, Tong was subsequently promoted to Senior Product Manager, holding the role for one year. Tong then advanced to Lead Product Manager from 2022 to 2023, followed by the role of Group Product Manager in 2023. In these positions, Tong contributed significantly to the development and enhancement of Ramp's product offerings.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Between 2019 and 2020, Tong Galaxy embarked on an entrepreneurial journey by starting a company. Although the venture was ultimately shut down after nine months, this period provided valuable entrepreneurial experience and learning opportunities. The endeavor highlighted Tong’s ability to take risks, innovate, and adapt in a challenging business environment.
Educational Background
Tong Galaxy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, where Tong studied from 2017 to 2019. This advanced education equipped Tong with strategic business management skills and knowledge. Prior to this, Tong earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature/Letters from Duke University, studying from 2009 to 2013. This diverse educational background supports Tong's multidisciplinary approach to product management and leadership.
Software Engineering and Venture Capital Roles
Tong Galaxy began a career in technology as a Software Engineer at DoSomething.org from 2014 to 2015, contributing to youth and social change initiatives. Tong then became the Engineering Lead at Crisis Text Line, where he worked from 2015 to 2017, developing tech solutions for crisis intervention. Additionally, Tong served as a Venture Capital Scout at Highland Capital Partners from 2018 to 2019, identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities for the firm.