I'm a Chilean engineer with an M.Sc. in Bionics and Industrial Engineering background, focused on scaling sustainable water treatment solutions from lab to market. I combine deep technical expertise in materials science with practical business development skills.
I'm looking for
Co-founders or team members who complement my technical/analytical strengths - ideally with expertise in sales, finance, or go-to-market execution for B2B cleantech or industrial solutions.
I offer
Technical leadership in sustainable water treatment, proven business development skills, systematic strategic planning, and experience managing distributed international teams. Currently scaling a water treatment venture's market entry in Germany.
I'm Alvaro, a Chilean engineer who came to Germany for both my Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and Master's in Bionics at Rhine-Waal University. My path has taken me across continents - from technical roles in Canada and the USA to high-level stakeholder discussions with Kenya's Minister of Water. This international journey showed me that sustainable water solutions aren't just technical challenges - they're opportunities to create real impact.
I combine hands-on materials science expertise with business development skills. I've navigated startup funding, regulatory landscapes, and built distributed teams across time zones. I'm comfortable in the lab testing biocarrier beads and in boardrooms discussing market strategy.
Outside work, I'm driven by solving complex problems systematically and learning from different cultures. I believe the best solutions come from diverse teams who challenge each other's thinking.
To make sustainable wastewater treatment accessible and economically viable for small and medium enterprises globally. We're building a scalable solution that t