Buddy Foster
Investing in AI and enterprise SaaS founders
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St. Louis, Missouri
Joined February 2026
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Buddy Foster is an early-stage VC focused on AI and B2B SaaS. He uses his background in sales, tech, and entrepreneurship to source deals, lead diligence, and support founders on fundraising and growth. muditavp+1
He's focused on building entrepreneurship ecosystems — revitalized the WashU Venture Network, advises founders, and runs the digital track at InvestMidwest to help connect founders and investors. poetsandquants+2
Buddy's entrepreneurial — he co-founded Side Track Training (a coffee-turned-services business), started a regional lacrosse team, and ran a music studio; he brings a 'figure it out as you go' mindset to startups. muditavp+1
He likes applying business ideas to real problems — from leading new product work at KONE to hands-on courses like Venture Capital Practice, he leans practical when solving problems and working with people. poetsandquants+2
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Loves the outdoors — into climbing, running, surfing, mountain biking, snowboarding, and road cycling. muditavp+2
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