Sankalp Shanker
MBA Candidate at HBS | Climate Tech | Ex-GS
- Role
- Climate Tech Vc at Clean Energy Ventures
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sankalp Shanker
My experience spans the full spectrum at the intersection of markets and impact—investment banking, venture philanthropy, and impact investing. I have worked across capital structures, industries, and geographies, always focused on aligning financial capital with sustainable change.In venture philanthropy, I built and managed portfolios, oversaw global governance, and applied rigorous financial scrutiny to scale high-impact solutions. In impact investing, I have helped shape investment decisions that balance financial returns with sustainability, ensuring capital flows toward meaningful progress.At my core, I believe in leveraging markets to drive systems change. By aligning incentives and building deep stakeholder relationships, we can create solutions that drive both financial and social value.I thrive in environments that demand ownership, business judgment, and a deep understanding of on-the-ground realities. Whether deploying capital, shaping investment strategies, or advising on governance, I believe that true impact comes from blending financial acumen with strategic foresight and humility.
Experience
Climate Tech Vc
Sep 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Supported the investment process for a successful investment in NexDash, driving diligence, market analysis through to deal close. Developed the fund’s thesis on behind-the-meter battery technologies and VPPs, and sourced and evaluated companies aligned with this strategy.
Education
CFA Institute
CFA Level 1
2018 — 2018
CFA Institute
CFA Level 2
2019 — 2019
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
B.Com(Hons), Accounting and Finance
2015 — 2018
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
15.366 Climate Energy Ventures Class
O.P. Jindal Modern School, Hisar
Commerce, Business/Commerce, General
2000 — 2015
Skills
- Equity Research
- Microsoft Office
- Marketing
- English
- Business Analysis
- Business Development
- Market Research
- Financial Analysis
- Project Management
- Research
- Income Tax
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Teamwork
- Team Management
- Management
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Word
- Team Leadership
- Business Strategy
- Analysis
- Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Equity Trading
- Leadership
- Finance
- Entrepreneurship
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