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Sander Cohan

Investor

Investor at National Grid Partners

Boston / New England

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Sander Cohan is Head of Future Systems and Moonshots at National Grid, where he develops a portfolio of climate and infrastructure ventures with potential medium-term impact. Previously at Enel, he built innovation ecosystems to commercialize renewable energy technologies and supporting systems, including scaling a drone inspection platform globally and securing $20M for a marine energy R&D center in Chile. With over 15 years leading climate and infrastructure projects from concept through deployment, he focuses on grid modernization, deep-tech commercialization within large operating companies, and the integration of energy transition with emerging technologies.

Experience

  1. National GridHead, Future Systems and Moonshots (Enterprise Innovation)current2021 — presentGreater Boston
  2. Enel Green Power North America, Inc.Director of Innovation, Global Power Generation2015 — 2021Andover MA
  3. Enel Green Power North America, Inc.Sr. Analyst, Innovation and Technology2012 — 2015Andover, MA
  4. Vermont Electric Power Producers, IncBoard Member2015Montpelier, Vermont
  5. ESAI Energy LLCPrincipal (Conventional and Alternative Transportation Fuels)2007 — 2012Wakefield, MA
  6. KEMA (Now DNV)Energy Analyst2005 — 2007Burlington, MA
  7. Ameresco, IncFinance Associate2004 — 2005Framingham, MA
  8. Europe Online, IncConsultant2003Betzdorf, Luxembourg
  9. Audium CorporationBusiness Analyst2001 — 2002New York, NY
  10. Kargo, Inc.Product Manager, Analyst2000 — 2001New York, NY
  11. Microstrategy, Inc.Associate, Strategy.com2000Falls Church, VA

Education

  1. Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)MA, International Finance
  2. Columbia UniversityBA with Honors, History (US and Chinese)
  3. Milton AcademyHigh School, Diploma

Skills & more

Team Leadership6Negotiation6Leadership2Strategic Planning2Creativity and Innovation2Strategy25Analysis11Cross-functional Team LeadershipGo-to-Market StrategyPartnership Agreements6Change Management2Renewable Energy60
+12 moreDisruptive TechnologiesStrategic PartnershipsEnergyEnergy PolicyProject FinanceEnergy EfficiencyBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyBusiness PlanningEconomicsMergers & AcquisitionsSustainability

Languages Italian · Spanish

From Sander's professional profile.

Colleagues at National Grid Partners

Crispin Maconick
Principal at National Grid Partners
Elizabeth Ramachandran
Venture Partner at National Grid Partners
Ian Cooper
Managing Director at National Grid Partners
Kristian Bodek
Investment Director at National Grid Partners
Marit Lyngbaek
Principal at National Grid Partners
Mark Karlson
Principal at National Grid Partners
Nick Rancis
Investor at National Grid Partners
Pradeep Tagare
Head of Investments at National Grid Partners

Frequently asked questions

Where does Sander Cohan work?
Sander Cohan is at National Grid Partners.
What check size does Sander Cohan write?
Sander Cohan typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

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Also attended Columbia University687

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Also attended Milton Academy46

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Shared employers

Also worked at National Grid15

Raghu MadabushiInvestment Director at Samsung Catalyst FundMatt EnsticeAdvisor at Commonweal VenturesGrace PendersInvestor at Equal VenturesNora Mead BrownellInvestor at Clean Energy VentureCassandra VickersAssociate at Azolla VenturesCrispin MaconickPrincipal at National Grid Partners

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Also worked at Enel Green Power North America, Inc.2

Alexander BusseManaging Partner at NXTPGiulia FazziniPre seed & Acceleration Associate at LVenture Group

Also worked at Ameresco, Inc3

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Also worked at Kargo, Inc.2

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