Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder at Agent Astra
Rhu Hashemi
Living the dream of building companies through M&A. Started in M&A 8 years ago. I oversee all our M&A efforts at Agent Astra. Previously, led M&A at a roll up from inception to IPO. It's a privilege to partner with founders and create deals that are positive-sum. This is my life's work.
Questions & Answers
Why are you excited about your company/product?
Logistics is a $10+ trillion industry, and reducing friction across the supply chain drives economic growth and global development. By solving these challenges, we have a generational opportunity to create lasting prosperity and make a meaningful impact on society.
How is your team uniquely positioned to solve the problem you're tackling?
Between Artur, Pierre, and myself, we bring the foundational skills needed to build an AI enabled roll up in logistics. Artur is a brilliant technologist, Pierre offers unique insights into logistics, and I bring an obsessive focus on M&A. It’s not just our domain expertise that differs, but also our skill sets and personalities. This cognitive diversity enables us to think from different angles while leaning on each other’s strengths.
What's a memorable 'aha' moment you've had while building your startup?
Logistics is often invisible, quietly operating in the background—yet it’s an extraordinary puzzle that somehow comes together seamlessly. Tracing how a banana arrives at your grocery store or a medical device reaches your doctor’s office reveals an entirely new perspective on how the world truly works.
