Where does Ashok Shastry work?

Ashok Shastry is Founder of DriveU.

Where did Ashok Shastry go to school?

Ashok Shastry studied at California State University - East Bay (Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing); Sierra High School (High School Diploma).

Ashok Shastry

Founder

Founder at DriveU

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

FoundedDriveU

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Doug KoobunlockedAshok: together at Starbucks (2008–2009)

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Ashok: together at T-Mobile, Mobile One LLC

About

Ashok Shastry co-founded DriveU in 2015 and spent nearly a decade building the on-demand driver network, which reached over 8 million trips across more than 800,000 customers. He is currently the founder of Rate Me Inc. and is developing BaseThesis, an AI lab and launch studio that backs technical teams, builds infrastructure beginning with voice, and spins out companies.

Founder at DriveU

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DriveU's investors · 2

Capria VenturesBengaluru · $300K – $1M checks Unitus SeedSeattle

Experience

Rate Me Inc.Foundercurrent2026 — present
DriveUCo-Founder, Board Membercurrent2025 — present
DriveUCo-Founder, CGO2024 — 2025
DriveUCo-Founder, CEO2022 — 2024Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
DriveUCo-Founder, COO2015 — 2022Greater Bengaluru Area
BaseThesis LabsCo-Founder2025 — 2026Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
TaxiForSure.comEvent Alliances Manager2014 — 2015Greater Bengaluru Area
TaxiForSure.comOperations Analyst2013 — 2014Bangalore Area, India
Equity ResidentialIntern: Leasing Consultant2013Santa Clara, CA
The Law Office of Phillip GhaderiMarketing Coordinator/ Office Managment2013Hayward, California
T-Mobile, Mobile One LLCSales Associate2011Fremont
SolarForPeaceVolunteer2010Pune, India
24 Hour FitnessMembership Counselor2009 — 2010
StarbucksBarista2008 — 2009Hayward, CA

Skills & more

Time Management32Marketing34Event Planning25Leadership38Social Media24Sales17Social Media Marketing10PowerPoint8Public Speaking8Public Relations7Customer Service13Microsoft Office16

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Business DevelopmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelFundraisingSocial NetworkingTeam BuildingCRMStatisticsEvent ManagementCold CallingHospitalityInventory Management

Languages English · Japanese · Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ashok Shastry?: Ashok Shastry co-founded DriveU in 2015 and spent nearly a decade building the on-demand driver network, which reached over 8 million trips across more than 800,000 customers. He is currently the founder of Rate Me Inc. and is developing BaseThesis, an AI lab and launch studio that backs technical teams, builds infrastructure beginning with voice, and spins out companies.
Where does Ashok Shastry work?: Ashok Shastry is Founder of DriveU.
What companies did Ashok Shastry found?: Ashok Shastry founded DriveU.
Where did Ashok Shastry go to school?: Ashok Shastry studied at California State University - East Bay (Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing); Sierra High School (High School Diploma).

Founder mafias

Starbucks mafia22

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Kelly SmithVice President, Global Digital ProductsFounded Pitform +3 Mike McNeilBaristaFounded Fleet Device Management Inc. +2 Adam BrotmanEVP, Global Retail OperationsFounded Forum3 +2 Colette CourtionDirector of Starbucks Card and Customer LoyaltyFounded Joyluxinc +2 Mesh GelmanStrategy ConsultantFounded Cumulus Coffee +1 Marieke van IperenSenior Manager - Talent & Reward EMEAFounded Getsettly

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California State University - East Bay mafia9

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Brian SathianathanMBAFounded Iterate AI +1 Hanna AzizBachelor of Science (BS)Founded ShopRunner Daniel Jhin YooCredentialFounded Goalbook Arjun JayaramMBAFounded Baton Systems Gaurav PassiMSFounded Zingly Larry J. BragaB.S.Founded AscentX Medical

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24 Hour Fitness mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Karen S. BehnkeBoard of Director; Operating Executive ConsultantFounded Juice Beauty +1 Chuck FeerickPersonal TrainerFounded Latitude Health Sam McAlpineMembership CounselorFounded Alliumeng

Same school

Also attended California State University - East Bay55

Shinta YuliaVice President, Finance at Sapphire Ventures Susan LeongClient Team Member at Generation Investment Management Krystal DelatorreExecutive Assistant at JMI Equity Mie TamakiExecutive Assistant at Samsung Catalyst Fund JessExecutive Assistant at Renegade Partners Samantha PriceTalent Partner at Audacious

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Shared employers

Also worked at TaxiForSure.com4

Anand DanielPartner at Accel Pankaj AgarwalAssociate Vice President at Prime Venture Partners Ravi YadavFounder at Apnibus Abhishek ShahCo-Founder & CEO at NEO TECH MOBILITY

Also worked at Equity Residential8

Louis SchotskyManaging Partner at Navitas Capital Pete KarabasFounding Partner at KEY Investment Partners Blake ShechtmanSenior Analyst at S3 Capital Denise PinaFinance & Program Administration Lead at Maryland TEDCO Bradley KeywellInvestor at Lightbank Stacey StreetAnalyst at Glencrest Group

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Also worked at T-Mobile, Mobile One LLC53

Erica BresciaManaging Director at Redpoint Ventures KarlInvestor at TFX Capital Dan MenserVice Chairman at Alliance of Angels Stacie ShawFounder, Pitch Deck Fire at Seed Round Capital Martin TantowPartner at Pegasus Tech Ventures Christian SchulteManaging Director at coparion

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Also worked at Starbucks92

Anna SchmitzReceptionist at Madrona Venture Group Nasra MohamedInvestor at Third Rock Ventures Doug KoobInvestor at 1st Course Capital Saup D.Venture Partner at Advaita Capital Alana LyonsManager of Entrepreneur Relations at Golden Seeds Ellaina DiederichExecutive Assistant at Endeavour Capital

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