Tarek Alaruri, Angel Investor

Tarek Alaruri is CEO and Co‑Founder of Stuut, an AI platform for accounts receivables backed by a16z, Khosla, Activant, and others. He previously co‑founded Fairmarkit, serving as COO and helping build the first AI/ML company in procurement, recognized by Fast Company as one of the most innovative enterprises. Earlier in his career, he held sales and leadership roles at OTR Transportation and Turbonomic, and was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Enterprise Technology. His career reflects a consistent focus on applying machine intelligence to enterprise operations, scaling companies from early stage to industry recognition. Through leadership and advisory roles, he has combined product vision with operational execution to drive growth in AI‑driven platforms. As an investor, Tarek has backed 18 startups, including Simplex, Everstar, Drillbit, Atopile, Retell AI, TollBit, Corgea, Zelta, HyperDX, and Tank Payments. His portfolio underscores a strong interest in AI, fintech, and developer tools, supporting founders building next‑generation enterprise and financial infrastructure.