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.

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"*Transforming startups*" through proven growth strategies, elite networks, 
and hands-on leadership.

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Entrepreneurship & Track Record

Technical Foundation & Enterprise Experience

Product Leadership (2006-2008):

Enterprise Consulting (2004-2012): FTSE 100 & High-Growth Clients

Early Career (1998-2004): Startup to Enterprise Scale

Domain Expertise

SaaS & Platform Business Models:

Enterprise Software & Consulting:

Emerging Technologies & Innovation:

Global Market Expansion:

Community-Led Growth & Ecosystems:

Financial Services & Payments:

Accelerator & Investment Operations:

Unparalleled Network (40K+ Connections)


Proven Impact & Expertise

Growth & Scale (Based on Explara & Portfolio Experience):

Capital & Fundraising (Personal & Portfolio Track Record):

Enterprise & Strategic (FTSE 100 Consulting Background):

Leadership & Organization (20+ Years Team Building):

Community & Ecosystem Building (10,000+ Members Globally):

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