"Galileo FX stands as proof of what’s possible when independence, innovation and relentless determination come together. We’ve built this company from the ground up: self-funded, driven by a team that left the corporate grind to create something real. Our clients are our greatest success, from novices achieving their first wins to seasoned traders finding a trusted partner in us. This is more than a business; it’s a movement. The future is clear: we’ll continue to break barriers, empower individuals and shape the trading world with precision and integrity. This is just the beginning of what we’ll achieve together."
- Galileo FX CEO & Founder, David Materazzi
The market was changing fast. Every day, new tools and technologies emerged, and traditional trading methods started to feel outdated. David Materazzi, then the Director of Strategic Partnerships at a major Canadian investment fund, was at the heart of it all. His company traded over $3.4 billion daily in U.S. equities, supported by a network of 2,800 traders in 91 countries. Amid the charged frenzy of Toronto's trading floor where David worked, thirty traders faced high-stakes decisions pulsing with intense pressure and the thrill of risk.
For them, trading was survival. The trading floor was a high-stakes, relentless environment. It was pure proprietary trading—a world where hundreds of trades were made daily in a fierce, dog-eat-dog atmosphere. Keyboards were worn down or outright broken, with spares always on hand for traders who smashed through their gear in the intensity of the moment. For most, the pressure was too much; they walked away, some with hair lost, pride bruised or a sense of failure.
This was a Darwinian arena, survival of the fittest, where only the most dedicated thrived. David was surrounded by people who didn’t just trade; they lived and breathed it, embodying the raw, unfiltered essence of the financial markets.
"The markets don’t care about you. It’s a brutal machine. Only those willing to evolve can withstand its force."
But as he worked closely with clients and traders, he noticed a rising demand for automated trading software. Clients wanted automated solutions since manual trading felt time consuming, overly complex and technical analysis too difficult to grasp. Many sought products that could simplify trading without the usual gimmicks, yet only amateurish bots were available: those promising quick fortunes without delivering the professionalism, ease of use, or flexibility serious traders needed.
The world of trading was calling for a transformation.
"At a certain point, I realized that the market wasn't just asking for smarter trading tools: it was demanding them. We couldn’t hold back the tide of automation forever."
Walking away from a high-profile and secure career at the Canadian investment fund was a wrenching decision, almost irrational. David was giving up stability and the promise of long-term success in exchange for the unknown. It wasn’t just a job he was leaving behind: it was a future many would consider set. But something deeper pulled him, an unshakable drive to dive into new waters, no matter the risks.
So, with a vision few understood, he resigned.
After resigning, he tested the waters as an independent affiliate for an automated trading software respected among experienced traders. It looked promising, backed by endorsements and solid metrics in stable market conditions. For a while, it delivered. Clients and David himself saw gains. But when the market volatility spiked, the software’s hidden flaws became clear. Its high-risk martingale strategy, never fully disclosed, led to painful losses.
His clients lost money. He lost even more.
This was the turning point. Instead of walking away, he saw a challenge. Traders didn’t need more empty promises; they needed something real.
Driven by his vision, David started from scratch. Galileo FX was born with one goal: transparency, stability and control for traders.
He knew the traps hidden in software designed for short-term gain at the cost of long-term ruin.
David’s eight years in the industry had given him a unique perspective, working closely with traders across the spectrum: from high earners making millions, to those who quit after struggling, to others steadily finding success or displaying raw talent.
David’s eight years in the industry had given him a unique perspective, working closely with traders across the spectrum: from high earners making millions, to those who quit after struggling, to others steadily finding success or displaying raw talent.
He had countless conversations with clients, potential clients and traders at all levels, absorbing hard-earned insights, effective strategies and critical success "tricks".
David’s journey to create Galileo FX pushed him to his limits.
Night after night, he sat hunched over his computer, coding relentlessly, pushing the software through grueling rounds of backtesting and forward testing. The intensity was so high that, on more than one occasion, his CPU began to overheat, releasing thin wisps of smoke from the back of his PC.
But he couldn’t stop. He pushed forward, determined to build a core algo for Galileo FX that would be as flexible as it was powerful: something traders could easily customize with just two clicks.
In the dim glow of his monitor, with a room littered in empty coffee cups and discarded cables, David wrestled with the code, adjusting variables, tweaking formulas and running endless simulations.
In the dim glow of his monitor, with a room littered in empty coffee cups and discarded cables, David wrestled with the code, adjusting variables, tweaking formulas and running endless simulations.
His computer bore the scars of his efforts: overworked, stressed to the breaking point. Yet, every flicker of heat, every test and every late night brought Galileo FX closer to becoming the reliable, adaptable tool he envisioned, one that would put control in traders' hands without overwhelming them.
"You don’t build a tool like Galileo FX by standing still. The market changes every day, and if you’re not obsessed with improving, you’re already irrelevant."
Galileo FX had been designed from the start to be different. David wanted users to have control, empowering them to decide what to trade, which settings to adjust and how to align the bot with their personal strategies.
Starting with just $50 for marketing, David embarked on the Galileo FX journey alone. Rather than feeling overwhelmed, he was energized by the challenge, choosing a simple but powerful marketing strategy: let Galileo FX’s performance speak for itself.
And it did—the first users spread the word as they saw impressive, reliable returns. For example, in volatile markets where others struggled, Galileo FX’s strategies helped traders retain gains, even during market downturns.
One sale turned into two, then dozens, then hundreds. As word spread, traders began to hear that Galileo FX wasn’t like other bots: it was intuitive, effective and adaptable to individual needs.
Every dollar he made went back into the business. Galileo FX was growing organically, with no outside investors or large budgets: just pure dedication and constant reinvestment.
"People don’t trust empty words—they trust results they can see. I’d rather let Galileo FX speak for itself than drown people in promises."
As Galileo FX grew, so did the need to support its users. To meet this need, David made his first hire in 2022: Chris, a support expert with years of experience at Google and Microsoft.
Chris didn’t just answer questions; he brought a human touch to every interaction. Spending hours on calls and installations, he ensured that each user felt confident and supported. His dedication paid off: clients began raving about their experience, and Galileo FX soon boasted a 91% happiness rating. Support became a cornerstone of Galileo FX, turning each user interaction into a relationship built on trust and genuine care.
As the community grew, users requested help in finding the right settings.
In 2024, Galileo FX launched the Performance Page—a major innovation that allowed users to access and download top-performing strategies with just two clicks.
For both new and seasoned traders, this feature removed the guesswork and made it easier to start trading successfully. Users gained instant access to strategies that had been tested under all market conditions, with some configurations yielding returns as high as 1,235% per year.
The organic growth of Galileo FX was something David took pride in. By reinvesting every dollar and keeping the company self-financed, Galileo FX stayed focused on users. Without outside investors pushing for short-term gains, David could focus purely on improving Galileo FX.
Traders saw returns that were two, three, even five times higher than standard benchmarks.
"If Galileo FX wasn’t built to last, I wouldn’t bother with it. People deserve something they can count on—not a toy that breaks when they need it most."
Today, Galileo FX is more than just a trading bot; it’s a platform backed by a team of twenty, spread across the European Union, U.S., Japan, South America, India and the Philippines, each dedicated to pushing the company forward.
David himself has become a recognized market expert, frequently invited to share his insights on CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, Nasdaq, and Nikkei (visit our Newsroom for more).
For the 10,000+ traders who rely on Galileo FX, the platform has become a trusted tool and a supportive community, offering accuracy, ease and results without monthly fees or hidden cuts.
From a single bot and a small marketing budget to a global platform trusted by thousands, the story of Galileo FX is one of commitment, innovation, and belief. Traders around the world have seen the results firsthand—from doubling their accounts in record time to achieving financial goals they never thought possible.
"I don’t hire people to just do a job. My team shares the same drive—to give traders real power. Without that shared vision, we’d be nowhere."
And for the team, this journey is far from over.
The future of Galileo FX shines brightly, guided by a simple vision: to radically improve the way people invest.