Robert Nathan is a recognized freight tech leader with a track record of building, scaling, and exiting high-growth logistics companies. At 25, he founded LoadDelivered Logistics, growing it from startup to a Top 50 North American Freight Brokerage. He later launched Logistical Labs, a software company driving insights through analytics and machine learning, which was named a FreightWaves FreightTech 25 honoree. In 2018, Both businesses were acquired by Capstone Logistics, a Top 50 3PL.
In 2019, Nathan founded Value Chain Ventures, investing in seven FreightWaves FreightTech 25 companies, including the largest logistics IPO of 2024. In 2025, he founded Envoy AI and FreightLab AI, focused on AI applications that drive operational leverage for logistics businesses.
Nathan’s industry influence has earned him spots on Crain’s Chicago Business "40 Under 40" and DC Velocity’s "Rainmakers" list for his contributions to the supply chain sector.