# Mathew Elenjickal

> Mathew Joseph Elenjickal, also known as Matt, is the Chicago-based founder and CEO of FourKites. His experience implementing logistics software at i2 Technologies and Oracle informed the company he launched after graduating from Kellogg in 2014. FourKites began with real-time shipment visibility and has expanded into AI-powered supply chain execution.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at FourKites, Inc.
- **Organizations:** FourKites, Inc., Oracle Corporation, i2 Technologies
- **Education:** BS in Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Guindy, MS in Industrial Engineering and Management Science, Northwestern University, MBA, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
- **Known for:** Founded FourKites in 2014., Participated in the Kellogg Zell Fellows program., Named a 2020 Pros to Know honoree by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2012** — Worked on transportation and logistics software at i2 Technologies and Oracle.
- **Around 2008** — Worked in Brussels and Frankfurt on a transportation management system deployment.
- **2012** — Left his job to pursue an MBA and develop a logistics business.
- **2014** — Graduated from Kellogg and launched FourKites.
- **2015** — Smithfield Foods became the first commercial customer after a pilot.
- **2020** — Received a Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know award.
- **2021** — FourKites raised a $100 million Series D led by Thomas H. Lee Partners.
- **2025** — FourKites introduced its Intelligent Control Tower.
- **2026** — FourKites introduced Loft, an AI orchestration platform.

## Achievements

- Founded FourKites in 2014.
- Participated in the Kellogg Zell Fellows program.
- Named a 2020 Pros to Know honoree by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
- Led FourKites through a $100 million Series D in 2021.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Discussed outcomes-first AI strategy and the difficulty of measuring prevented disruptions on Let’s Talk Supply Chain, episode 563.
- **2026-02** — FourKites announced Loft for orchestration across enterprise systems and external supply chain intelligence.
- **2025-06** — Published a retrospective on more than a decade of building FourKites.

## Links

- Website: https://www.fourkites.ai/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattelenjickal

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Last updated: 2026-10-11