Manuel Santana

Manuel Santana is an accomplished business professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as President at AESTIMATIO, Manuel specializes in delivering defensible business valuations for small to mid-sized companies. As a Business Advisor with Sunbelt Business Advisors, Manuel leverages entrepreneurial expertise to enhance business sales processes. Manuel co-owns Hot Plate 2.0, a top-rated breakfast restaurant in Minneapolis, and operates as Managing Director at AENOVUS, LLC, providing consulting services and leading significant initiatives in startups. Notable past roles include CEO of Sanos Nutrition, COO and Interim-CEO of Revolution Fuels, and General Manager at Cargill, where Manuel directed numerous sustainable and growth-oriented projects. Educational credentials include an MBA in Corporate Strategy and an MS in Industrial & Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, along with a BS in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Panamericana.