An investor and founder with Dallas-based RAK Equity Partners, Amir Mortazavi assists portfolio companies in the healthcare, logistics, energy services, and technology industries. Outside of work, Amir Mortazavi is an active member of the Young Presidents' Organization, a global community of business leaders.
Comprising more than 24,000 members in 130 countries, the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) offers professionals the opportunity to benefit from alliances with respected institutions, receive mentorship, and join more than 150 interest-based networks. YPO networks connect members with peers who share personal and business issues, allowing them to ask questions and share resources via confidential online discussion boards. For example, the Women’s YPO Network has more than 1000 members, while an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Network provides specific support to help business owners with strategy, growth, and hiring. Country-specific networks are also available to professionals looking to expand into more than 30 global markets. For more information about the YPO’s extensive range of networks, visit www.ypo.org/networks/.
A business graduate of Texas Lutheran University, Amir Mortazavi has spent more than 10 years as an entrepreneur, guiding companies from startup phase to generating multimillion dollar revenues. Currently the cofounder of RAK Equity Partners, Amir Mortazavi also sits on the boards of directors of companies such as logistics startup Ruckit.
Founded by Kyle Kinsel, Ruckit is a three-year-old firm based in Austin, Texas, that is disrupting the dump truck industry by connecting dump truck operators with local customers and contractors in need of services. Through a collaborative project management platform, contractors can schedule a job, connect with dump truck drivers, and monitor the progress of their deliveries. The platform also provides a messaging function that allows users to communicate special instructions with drivers and invoicing options that makes paying and collecting fees simple and quick.
Additionally, Ruckit maintains a dedicated mobile app for drivers, available on both the App Store and Google Play. The app’s dashboard lets the user view jobs and keep tabs on how long each job takes. To learn more about the company and its innovative platform, please visit www.goruckit.com.
