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Santosh Sankar
InvestorPartner at Dynamo Ventures · Board director at Foreman Technologies · Board director at Stord
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Writes $500K – $1.2M checks · typically $875K
About
Santosh, a Chattanooga-based investor, started and exited companies from age 13 through college, hosts the Future of Supply Chain podcast, and serves on local boards—giving uncommon operating and logistics credibility.
Contact· published on Santosh's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRobotics
Board director at Foreman Technologies
Intro paths
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In turn, Santosh can intro founders to Foreman Technologies's investors below.
Foreman Technologies's investors · 1
Board director at Stord
Intro paths
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In turn, Santosh can intro founders to Stord's investors below.
Stord's investors · 5
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Co-founders at Stord
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Sean HenryExecutive Officer, Director
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Jacob BoudreauExecutive Officer, Director
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Jacob BoudreaExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- Dynamo VenturesCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2016 — presentChattanooga, Tennessee Area
- CetoBoard Directorcurrent2025 — present
- Freight HeroBoard Directorcurrent2025 — present
- BonxBoard Directorcurrent2024 — present
- Guided EnergyBoard Directorcurrent2023 — present
- SolventoBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- SolventoBoard Director2021 — 2024Mexico City, Mexico
- VIZIONBoard Observercurrent2021 — present
- VIZIONBoard Director2020 — 2021
- SVT RoboticsBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
- SVT RoboticsBoard Director2019 — 2020Williamsburg, Virginia
- STORDBoard Observercurrent2019 — presentAtlanta, Georgia
- STORDBoard Director2018 — 2019Atlanta, Georgia
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport AuthorityCommissionercurrent2023 — presentChattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- Kauffman FellowsFellow (Class 26)current2021 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- Oper8r LLCCohort 2current2021 — present
- PaintJetBoard Director2022 — 2024
- Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature CenterMember Board Of Trustees2019 — 2024Chattanooga, Tennessee
- The Company Lab (CO.LAB)Board Director2018 — 2024Chattanooga, Tennessee Area
- CorosBoard Director2021 — 2023Mountain View, California, United States
- SkydropX Inc.Board Director2017 — 2021Mexico
- Slope.io, Inc.Board Observer2017 — 2019Mobile, Alabama
- NumadicBoard Observer2017 — 2018Goa, India
- Lamp Post GroupStrategic Initiatives2015 — 2017Chattanooga, Tennessee Area
- Lamp Post GroupApprentice, Lamp Post Labs2015Chattanooga, Tennessee Area
- Wells Fargo SecuritiesEquity Research Associate2013 — 2015New York, NY
- CitigroupAnalyst, Investment Banking2010 — 2013
- CitigroupCapital Markets Origination Intern2009
- Bullish Bankers, LLCCIO, Co-Founder2008 — 2009
- Naissance Management, LLCResearch Analyst2008
- WachoviaInternational Operations Intern2008
- Honeywell Information SystemsIS Intern2005 — 2006
Skills & more
Valuation35Equities27Financial Modeling34Mergers & Acquisitions14Financial Analysis12Portfolio Management8Information Technology6Finance9Investments5Fixed Income3Capital Markets2Rapid Prototyping2
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WireframesUser Experience TestingProduct ManagementEquity Research AnalysisValue InvestingEntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyStart-upsLeadershipManagementAnalysisRuby on RailsLanguages English · Hindi · Spanish · Tamil
- Human-Computer Interaction — Coursera
- Web Application Architectures — Coursera
From Santosh's professional profile.
Deals · 4
Freight HeroBoard seat
via Dynamo Ventures · filed Jun 2026 · $6.1M raise
Foreman TechnologiesBoard seat
via Dynamo Ventures · filed Nov 2022 · $4.8M raise
Vizion Inc.Board seat
via Dynamo Ventures · filed Sep 2020 · $1.5M raise
StordBoard seat
via Dynamo Ventures · filed Apr 2018 · $2.6M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Dynamo Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Santosh Sankar?
- Santosh, a Chattanooga-based investor, started and exited companies from age 13 through college, hosts the Future of Supply Chain podcast, and serves on local boards—giving uncommon operating and logistics credibility.
- Where does Santosh Sankar work?
- Santosh Sankar is Partner at Dynamo Ventures and Board director at Foreman Technologies and Board director at Stord.
- What does Santosh Sankar invest in?
- Santosh Sankar invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
- What check size does Santosh Sankar write?
- Santosh Sankar typically writes checks of $500K – $1.2M.
- What boards does Santosh Sankar sit on?
- Santosh Sankar holds tracked board seats at Foreman Technologies, Freight Hero, Stord, Vizion Inc..
- Where did Santosh Sankar go to school?
- Santosh Sankar studied at Penn State University (B.S., Finance); General Assembly (Statement of Completion, Product Management); River Hill High School (Information Technology, Finance).
Same school
Also attended Penn State University188
Kelly DonovanExecutive Assistant & Operations Associate, Revolution Growth at RevolutionFallon GoodeExecutive Assistant at March Capital PartnersCristina HohlmanPartner, Chief Financial Officer at Sapphire VenturesNick DolikInvestor at 8VCRobert SoffelRevOps Expert at Notion CapitalLouis BernemanFounding Partner at Osage University Partners
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Also attended General Assembly88
TinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear VenturesDavidInvestor at MGV.VCMichael BairdInvestor at Green FlagSabine QuetantMarketing at Collide CapitalPhil JacobSenior Associate at RampersandSanchit DhotePrincipal at Outward VC
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Also attended River Hill High School3
Shared employers
Also worked at SVT Robotics4
Also worked at STORD6
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows382
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesRoi Bar-KatManaging Director at Intel CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel CapitalNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
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