BGSA Announces 2025 Supply Chain “Shark Tank” Competition Winners
HappyRobot.AI Takes Home Both Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards
West Palm Beach, Florida — BG Strategic Advisors (BGSA), the leading investment banking practice specializing in the supply chain sector, proudly announces the winners of the 2025 BGSA Supply Chain “Shark Tank” competition. HappyRobot.AI, led by CEO Pablo Palafox, captured both the prestigious Judge’s Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award.
Sponsored by G&P Construction, the competition was one of the highlights of the BGSA Supply Chain Conference, held January 21–24, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The “Shark Tank” event featured pitches from high-growth, technology-enabled supply chain companies poised for transformative growth.
“The finalists in this year’s BGSA Supply Chain ‘Shark Tank’ were exceptional. Every entrepreneur delivered innovative and inspiring pitches,” said Benjamin Gordon, Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital, and BG Strategic Advisors. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Pablo Palafox, his brother Javi, and the entire HappyRobot.AI team for winning both the Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards. The innovation, collaboration, and application of AI solutions showcased reaffirm the immense potential for transformation in the supply chain industry.”
“Being recognized by peers and industry leaders as a top supply chain technology is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to innovation. We were thrilled to be named a finalist in the BGSA 2025 Supply Chain ‘Shark Tank,’ and winning both categories is beyond exhilarating. Many thanks to BGSA for organizing such an incredible event—it was the best conference ever!”
– Pablo Palafox, CEO, HappyRobot.AI
The panel of “Sharks” included industry veterans Herb Shear (Chairperson, Shear Family Office; Founder and former CEO of GENCO), Edward Ryan (CEO, Descartes), and Ryan Petersen (Founder & CEO, Flexport), with Benjamin Gordon serving as the moderator.
In addition to the coveted “Shark Tank” Crystal Trophy, HappyRobot.AI received $10,000 in legal services courtesy of Benesch Law.
BGSA also would like to thank all of the finalists for their outstanding presentations, which contributed to the competition’s success.
- Tom Curee – President, Qued
- Ben Emmrich – Founder & CEO, Tusk Logistics
- Rahul Natesh – CEO, JLE Truckwash
- Pablo Palafox – CEO, HappyRobot
- Ashutosh Prasad – Founder & CEO, KoiReader Technologies, Inc.
- Kyle J. Soukup – Founder & CEO, Trucker Recruiters
About HappyRobot.AI
HappyRobot.AI is an innovative platform that builds AI-powered virtual reps capable of speaking on the phone like humans. Co-founded by CEO Pablo Palafox, a PhD researcher in Deep Learning and AI from the Technical University of Munich in collaboration with Meta, HappyRobot.AI revolutionizes logistics by meeting industry players where they communicate—via phone, email, and text. Their AI agents manage carrier sales calls, make check calls, and collect PODs, allowing human reps to focus on higher-value tasks. With over 60 customers, including some of the top 10 freight brokers, HappyRobot.AI delivers a 25%+ efficiency boost and a 4-5x ROI. For more information, visit HappyRobot.AI.
About G&P Construction
G&P Construction is a premier provider of turnkey material handling solutions for logistics and commercial real estate. From engineering and installing material handling systems to complete warehouse decommissions, G&P specializes in tailored solutions that save time, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. For more information, visit G&P Construction.
About the BGSA Supply Chain Conference
The BGSA Supply Chain Conference is an exclusive, invitation-only event that unites top leaders across all segments of the supply chain. The conference provides a unique platform for CEOs and executives to network, share ideas, and explore opportunities in an intimate and collaborative environment. For more information, visit bgsaconference.com.
About BG Strategic Advisors (BGSA)
BGSA Holdings (“BGSA”) specializes in providing strategy-led M&A advisory services for leading CEOs in the supply chain and technology sectors. With a proven history of executing over 50 successful deals, we are the trusted partner for sell-side engagements, buy-side acquisition advisory, and strategic consulting. For more information, visit BGSA.com.
