Proudest Mentor Moment
"My proudest moment as a mentor has been helping others navigate complex fundraising dynamics and co-founder struggles along the way."
About
Michael Wax is a BlueYard Capital General Partner and Forto board chair who previously led the digital freight forwarder.
General Partner, BlueYard Capital
Michael Wax co-founded industrial AI company KONUX before launching FreightHub, now Forto, in 2016. He led Forto as CEO for nine years, working on its digital freight-forwarding platform and operations connecting Europe and Asia. In November 2025, he moved from the CEO role to chair the company’s board.
Wax is also a General Partner at BlueYard Capital, an investor in foundational technologies. His operating and investment experience spans logistics, industrial technology and the demands of building complex businesses. His move from day-to-day leadership to board oversight at Forto adds a governance perspective to a career that began with company formation and commercial execution.
Experience Michael brings to founders
- Digital logistics
- Industrial technology
- Early-stage investing
- Go-to-market strategy
- Board transitions
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Michael Wax.
Ventures
BlueYard Capital
General Partner
Forto
Co-founder and Chairman of the Board; former CEO
KONUX
Co-founder and former Chief Revenue Officer
Highlights
- Co-founded Forto, originally FreightHub.
- Led Forto as CEO before becoming board chair in November 2025.
- Co-founded industrial AI company KONUX.
Questionsfounders ask aboutMichael Wax
Who is Michael Wax?
Michael Wax is a BlueYard Capital General Partner and Forto board chair who previously led the digital freight forwarder.
What experience does Michael Wax bring to mentoring?
Their experience spans digital logistics, industrial technology, early-stage investing, go-to-market strategy and board transitions.
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