Who We Are

Our team is the engine driving Astera's signal, strategy, and system built by scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. We uphold a culture of meritocracy, excellence, and intelligence centered on radical transparency and focused execution. Guided by a clear set of principles, we value ideas over hierarchy, results over optics, and systematic processes over ephemeral solutions. At Astera, everyone is empowered to lead, teach, learn, and compound impact.

Our Genesis: The Evolution of Astera

Astera Holdings was born from the strategic engine behind BetSmart—a vision to turn edge in sports markets into infrastructure for the future of finance. We’ve evolved beyond betting to build institutional-grade systems for signal generation, risk management, and event-based asset allocation. This shift marks a singular goal: to engineer the first quantitative operating system for prediction markets.

This transformation reflects our commitment to pioneering new frontiers in quantitative finance and AI-driven investment strategies.

"We reject randomness; we engineer conviction."

- Astera Manifesto

Our Unwavering Mission

To be the Renaissance Technologies of prediction markets. We apply the highest level of scientific and mathematical rigor to markets often dismissed as games of chance. Our success is intrinsically linked with our clients' success—we make money with them, not from them, forging a new paradigm in alternative investments.

Guided by Expertise

Our leadership team brings a wealth of expertise from diverse backgrounds in finance, technology, and strategic operations, united by a shared vision.

Graham Robbins

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Akshay Srinivasan

President & Chief Product Officer

Jonah Melton

Chief Operating Officer

Joe Solomon

Chief AI Officer

Ryan Mersman

Chief Financial Officer

Andrew Schneider

Senior Advisor, Marketing

Felix Lindgren

Founding Engineer

Shiv Mehta

Quantitative Researcher

Mason Marchetti

Quantitative Researcher

Our Culture: A Meritocracy of Minds

Our people are our most valuable asset. We've consciously designed a culture inspired by the world's leading technology firms and quantitative funds.

Elite Talent

We attract and cultivate the brightest minds, believing that a small, exceptional team can achieve extraordinary results. Talent is our only true asset.

Radical Intellectual Honesty

We foster open debate and use pre-mortems and post-mortems to drive collective learning.

Scientific Rigor

Every decision is a hypothesis. We operate with a data-driven, experimental mindset, constantly testing and refining our approaches.

Lean Intensity & Ownership

Small, empowered teams drive innovation. We champion extreme ownership, autonomy, and significant equity for all.

Long-Term Vision

We're building a durable institution, investing in foundational research to create lasting competitive advantages.

Transparency & Client Alignment

We build trust through demonstrable performance and transparent methodologies. Our clients' success is our success.

Partner in the Future of Finance

We believe the greatest achievements come through strategic collaboration. Whether you're an institutional investor, technology partner, or fellow innovator, we're committed to building relationships that drive mutual success and push the boundaries of what's possible in quantitative finance.