Serial Entrepreneur • Internet Technologist • Coach/Mentor • Investor
Santosh is a serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of building, scaling, and investing in technology companies. Bootstrapped Explara from $0 to $11M revenue, serving 100,000+ users globally. Currently runs Foundership, a Global Emerging Tech Accelerator VC, and is establishing an Emerging Tech Fund focused on AI and Deep Tech. Combining deep technical expertise from FTSE 100 consulting with proven startup execution and elite global networks.
"*Transforming startups*" through proven growth strategies, elite networks,
and hands-on leadership.
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Entrepreneurship & Track Record
- Co-Founder - Foundership (2021 onwards): Built Global Emerging Tech Accelerator, $332M portfolio across 58 startups, 8 cohorts, 1500+ applications. Follow-on funding rounds, strong VC backing
- Co-Founder - Explara (2008-2019): Bootstrapped India's first DIY Event Registration SaaS platform. Scaled from $0 to $11M gross payment volume. Multi-product evolution: Events, Community management, Payments and Crowdfunding
- Achieved profitability and secured 3 funding rounds for Explara from incredible VCs and investors across India, Singapore, and the USA
- Prior experience: Product teams at eBay UK, BBC iPlayer launch (2007), plus a decade in FTSE 100 companies, and lived & worked in the UK, USA, Finland, Singapore and India.
Proven Impact & Expertise
Domain Expertise
Unparalleled Network
Technical Foundation & Enterprise Experience
How We Work Together
Recognition & Credibility
"I only work with founders /CEOs committed to building world-class companies. If that's you, let's talk."
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