At the forefront of our hybrid Venture Studio & VC Advisory is Tareq M Qaraqi, a seasoned leader dedicated to merging hands-on venture building with strategic investor relations. Tareq holds an MBA from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, specializing in Entrepreneurship and Management, Supply Chain & Operations Management, and Marketing. Complementing his business acumen is a degree in Software Engineering, enabling him to bridge the gap between technical innovation and strategic growth.
Coming from a diverse international background, Tareq brings a global perspective to his leadership. He’s driven by a passion for supporting small businesses, fostering economic growth, and making a lasting global impact. Under his guidance, Astra Guild aims to centralize and streamline the startup ecosystem—connecting new ventures with VCs so both can align, thrive, and create meaningful change.
Tareq’s leadership is rooted in a belief that venture capital should be accessible, transparent, and efficient. With experience spanning community development, entrepreneurship, and international business, he envisions a future where emerging enterprises have the resources to scale, and investors benefit from actionable insights and impactful opportunities.
As Astra Guild expands, Tareq is committed to assembling a talented, diverse team united by a shared vision of innovation, business growth, and sustainable economic change. Together, they strive to reshape how venture capital operates—creating lasting, positive impacts for businesses worldwide.
Stay tuned as we continue to grow our leadership roster. We believe that multiple perspectives fuel bold ideas, and we look forward to introducing more team members who are equally committed to empowering ventures and driving global economic progress.
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