Fermi Ventures

I build what AI can't.

Rob Hudson

I'm Rob Hudson

I partner with domain experts to build ventures.

Partners, not contractors. Skin in the game.

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Complex software — integrations, real-time systems, platforms that touch the physical world. We validate fast, build only what works, and turn the best ideas into companies.

3x founder · 2 big wins · Especially in logistics and large scale industrial tech

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How I Work

Systematic validation, not wishful thinking.

You Know the Problem

You've spent years in your industry. You see the inefficiency, the broken workflow, the opportunity that outsiders miss. You have the relationships to get in the door.

Great ventures need both — domain expertise and serious technical execution. That's why we partner.

I Build the Solution

I bring 25 years of building complex software — integrations, real-time systems, platforms that touch the physical world. Together we validate fast and build only what the data supports.

The Approach:

1.Confirm the problem with real customers
2.Shape the right solution together
3.Build a focused MVP fast
4.Prove traction, then scale

Result: We move fast through validation so we only invest in what works. No wasted years on something nobody wants.

What I Bring

Technical Execution

Full-stack development, cloud architecture (Azure), microservices, IoT/edge computing. I build complex systems that work.

Scale Experience

I've built platforms handling millions of packages per week. Real-time tracking, carrier integrations, warehouse automation. SOC 2 Type II certified.

Founder Track Record

Last-Mile Delivery Platform

Founded in 2000. Grew to 45 US markets. Bootstrapped to profitability and exited in 2016.

Industrial Logistics Platform

Co-founded and built the entire technology stack. Edge computing, warehouse automation, carrier integrations. Scaled to millions of packages per week for TikTok, Temu, and major retailers.

I know what it takes to build something valuable.

Two Ways to Work Together

Different founders need different things. Choose the track that fits where you are.

Cofounder Track

40-60% equity

You want a technical partner who's all-in. We validate together, build together, scale together. Shared equity, shared decisions, shared risk.

  • Full partnership from Day 1
  • Shared decision-making authority
  • I'm in it for the long haul
  • We build the company together

Best for: Domain experts who want a true partner, not just a builder.

Accelerator Track

80-85% equity

You want to be THE founder. You've validated the problem, you know your customers, you just need the product built. I build your MVP, you run the company.

  • You keep 80-85% ownership
  • You make the decisions
  • MVP built, then advisory support
  • You hire your own team to scale

Best for: Experienced operators who've validated the opportunity and want to move fast.

Not sure which fits? Let's talk — we'll figure it out together.

Who I'm Looking For

Domain Expertise

Both tracks

You know an industry deeply. You've experienced the pain firsthand. You understand the players, the workflows, the buying process.

Market Access

Both tracks

You can reach the first 10 customers. You have a network, a reputation, or a distribution channel that gets us in the door.

Go-To-Market Capability

Critical for Accelerator

You'll own sales, marketing, and customer development. For Accelerator track, you need to run this independently. For Cofounder track, we figure it out together.

Hard Problems

Both tracks

Your problem involves integrations, coordination, or real-world complexity — not something a simple app or AI tool can solve.

Validated Opportunity

Accelerator track

You've already talked to customers. You have LOIs, a waitlist, or paying design partners. The problem is validated — you just need it built.

Capital or Runway

Accelerator track

You have savings, revenue from consulting, or investor commitment to fund operations post-MVP. You're not dependent on this working immediately.

The Process: Validation Before Building

Stage 0
Problem
2 weeks
Stage 1
Solution
3-4 weeks
Stage 2
MVP
6-8 weeks
Stage 3
Traction
8-12 weeks
Stage 4
Scale
Ongoing

We don't build first and hope. We test the problem, validate the solution, build a focused MVP, prove traction, then scale. Each stage has clear milestones and decision points. We invest in what the data supports — and pivot when it doesn't.

Your idea stays confidential under mutual NDA. I'm looking for partners, not ideas to take.

Have a hard problem?

I'm looking for domain experts who want to build ventures together. Tell me what you're seeing in your industry.