René Churquina

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LATAM Market Expansion & Digital Transformation Leader | AI-Enabled Operations | Innovation & Infrastructure Scaling | Europe ↔ Latin America
Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden
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  • Fellow Future
    Strategic Founding Partner and AI enablement Lead
    Fellow Future
    Aug 2026 - Current (3 months)
    During several discussions about business strategy with the CEO we shaped the framework for the Fellow Future eco-system. I delivered the AI enablement roadmap to deal with the digital bottlenecks in the business process. I am deciding which new AI agents and automations should be developed for us and our partner projects.
  • Fellow Future
    Strategy Partner & Advisor
    Fellow Future
    Jul 2023 - Current (3 years 4 months)
    I'm strategy advisor and partnership manager for a Swedish e-commerce company, My main duties are, finding strategic partners and develop new business models. I thrive hunting and farming , I have proven track records of partnering with a large corporations in the pappermilll industry.
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    Strategy Consultant
    Fellow Future AB
    Jul 2023 - Current (3 years 4 months)
    Rådgivare inom strategi och affärsutveckling för en e-handelsplattform. Utvecklade Proof of Concept (PoC) och Proof of Value (PoV) för onboarding av strategiska partners. Ansvarig för att utforma kundresor och en Go-To-Market-strategi för global expansion. Implementering av konsultverksamhet inom verifierade kolkrediter och projekutveckling av kolsänkor tillsammans med stora internationella bolag inom pappersindustrin.
  • Seedstars
    Startup Mentor LATAM CTCN Academy
    Seedstars
    Feb 2021 - Current (5 years 9 months)
    Working as an advisor and mentor to startup founders, I support them in their fast-track entrepreneurial journey, primarily focusing on MVP design, business model innovation, and business development.

    I have conducted audits of MVPs, evaluating iterations needed to achieve product-market fit, and provided strategic insights on financial modeling to help teams present real traction and credible cases to potential investors.

    Beyond technical support, I offer guidance on team leadership and team building, emphasizing the critical role a strong, cohesive team plays in executing a business idea. I highlight the psychological aspects of leadership, helping founders create a sense of direction, maintain inspiration, and estab
  • Primrock
    Project Developer
    Primrock
    Jan 2023 - May 2023 (5 months)
    I worked as a Project Developer specializing in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at Primrock AB, a pioneering energy storage company based in Sweden. My primary focus was leading projects aimed at establishing utility-scale energy storage solutions in Helsingborg, in close collaboration with Öresundskraft AB and other key stakeholders in the power-as-a-service market.

    Primrock is the first company in Sweden to provide frequency containment services using a decentralized energy storage system. Our independent structure allows us to deliver innovative, efficient, and user-centric solutions, combining a versatile technical design with a forward-thinking business model.

    One of my key responsibilities was overseeing th
  • IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet
    Internationell specialist
    IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet
    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 (6 months)
    Working with Smart City Sweden—an initiative by the Swedish Energy Agency and operated by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute—I contributed to the promotion of cleantech solutions and best practices in global markets. Our mission was to accelerate the transition toward circular, sustainable living and support the development of smart cities of the future.

    During my time at IVL, I developed expertise in Waste-to-Energy (WtE) and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technologies for power generation, district heating, and industrial applications involving steam and hot water.

    One of my key projects involved conducting a feasibility study for the Government of El Salvador. Together with our team of waste and energy spec
  • IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet
    Internationell Affärsutvecklare
    IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet
    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 (6 months)
    Genomförde en förstudie för Waste-to-Energy på uppdrag av El Salvadors regering. Analyserade möjligheterna att implementera en anläggning som hanterar 2000+ ton avfall per dag. Utforskade affärsmöjligheter inom elektrifiering och hållbart bostadsbyggande. Presenterade Smart City Sweden avfallshanteringskoncept till ministrar, kommunfullmäktige och andra höguppsatta beslutsfattare inom El Salvadors regering.
  • Globalinternet Access Anywhere
    Commercial Manager
    Globalinternet Access Anywhere
    Sep 2015 - Jan 2020 (4 years 5 months)
    I have worked on the complex delivery of Corporate Internet Access for multinational clients and major carriers such as British Telecom and Orange Business Services. These projects involved multiple stakeholders and required delivering connectivity in remote locations under tight deadlines. I successfully managed the entire process—coordinating providers, ensuring smooth execution, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

    Operating in a remote-first setting from both Bolivia and Sweden, I developed strong self-discipline and time management. Remote work demands punctuality for online meetings, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to act independently when teammates are in different time zones.

    In the
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    Commercial Manager
    GLOBAL Internet BV
    Jun 2015 - Mar 2020 (4 years 10 months)
    Skapade strategiska partnerskap med lokala internetleverantörer (ISP) i LATAM. Hanterade kontraktering av tekniska tjänster för installation av fiberoptik och SD-WAN-lösningar. Genomförde affärer för stora aktörer såsom EU-kommissionen, MARS och Nestlé.
  • Ö
    Co-Founder
    Öresund Miljötransport AB
    Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (2 years)
    Startade en grön transportverksamhet som återvann använd matolja till biodiesel. Skapade logistiklösningar för leverans av matvaror och transport av återvinningsmaterial.
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    Business Developer
    ECOERA AB
    Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 (1 year 4 months)
    Ecoera, a bioenergy innovation company, provides technologies enabling energy agriculture and carbon capture. We are focused on carbon sequestration and soil enhancement through the use of biochar. We provide a full platform for biochar carbon sequestration using designer biochar from specific agroresidue blends. The carbon sequestered is sold as voluntary carbon offsets.
  • Bolivian Sustainable Development Hub
    Founder and Director
    Bolivian Sustainable Development Hub
    Jun 2009 - Dec 2024 (15 years 7 months)
    Bolivian Sustainable Development Hub (BSDH) is an international network organization for the implementation of environmental projects between the international organizations and Latin America.. We work on solutions for adaptation to climate change in both urban and rural areas in Bolivia and South America. Our aim to develop high quality solutions for social responsible businesses in CSR, Sustainable Development projects for private sector, NGOs and implementation of Cleantech solutions.
    We work with exports of Eco-products from Bolivia to Scandinavia. Import of Cleantech products, CSR project developmen and implementation, Business Development and Innovation Consulting, Country Strategy for business in Latin America, We are currently
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    Business Development CTrap
    Lund University Sten K Centre for Entrepreneuship
    Jan 2008 - Nov 2011 (3 years 11 months)
    Developing market and value proposition for Ctrap a research based startup companies based on cutting edge patented technology.
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  • McKinsey Company
    Forward Learners Program
    McKinsey Company
    Fördjupning inom strategisk kommunikation, problemlösning och stakeholder management.
  • Lunds universitets studentkårer LUS
    Magisterprogram i Entreprenörskap
    Lunds universitets studentkårer LUS
    Fokus på corporate innovation management och entreprenörskap. Magisteruppsats om eko-innovation.
  • Eicorn
    Innovation Management (ISO 56002
    Eicorn
    Certifierad inom innovationsledning och hållbara affärsmodeller.
  • Lunds universitets studentkårer LUS
    Kandidatexamen i Industriell Marknadsföring
    Lunds universitets studentkårer LUS
    Specialisering inom värdeskapande strategier inom teknisk försäljning.
  • IHM Business School
    AI Driven Sustainable Innovation, AI and Sustainable Development
    IHM Business School
    Dec 2025 - Jun 2026 (7 months)
    The role of AI in sustainability work, climate and resource data, data quality, and visualization in BI environments.
    Ethics, social sustainability, privacy, and relevant regulatory requirements such as the AI Act.
    Basic and applied machine learning for sustainability analysis, simulation, and prediction.
    Practical tools and low-/no-code solutions tailored for various organizations, including small businesses.
    Strategic integration of AI into business processes, the circular economy, value chains, and CSRD-related reporting.
    Business value, process transformation, maturity assessment, and organizational readiness.
    Implementation of AI-driven projects with a focus on project management, information security, mod
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    Forward Learners Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General
    McKinsey Academy
    Mar 2024 - Jul 2024 (5 months)
    McKinsey & Company, one of the world's leading consulting firms, relies heavily on structured tools and methodologies to ensure effective problem-solving and impactful communication. Central to McKinsey's approach are the EPIC communication framework, their rigorous problem-solving methodologies, and the Pyramid Principle developed by Barbara Minto. These tools not only enhance the consultant's ability to diagnose and solve complex issues but also foster a culture of clarity and precision in communication, crucial for driving change and nurturing a growth mindset within organizations.
  • Mälardalen University
    Leadership and teams, Organizational Leadership
    Mälardalen University
    Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 (3 months)
    The course covers areas such as leadership in different types of groups and group size. It covers group structural concepts such as roles, role functions, norms, rules and conformity, cohesion and groupthink. Furthermore, theories about the development of groups, including conflict management, are analized. The course includes case studies, theories and concepts regarding leadership and group processes.
  • Teknikhögskolan
    Digital Transformation Management, IT management
    Teknikhögskolan
    Sep 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)
    Digital transformation innebär att göra fundamentala anpassningar inom innovation, utveckling och samarbete för att kunna vara relevant, hållbar och konkurrenskraftig. Personer i ledande positioner behöver ökad kompetens inom ledning av digital transformation och hållbar affärsutveckling. Det handlar om rörliga arbetssätt, införande av digitala hjälpmedel och lönsamhetsperspektiv. En hållbar verksamhet är mer långsiktig och anpassad till framtidens utmaningar. Det är även viktigt ur en arbetsgivarsynpunkt, då hållbarhetsfrågor har stor betydelse för många när de väljer jobb.
  • Lund University
    Master´s degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration
    Lund University
    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year 1 month)
    The learning outcomes will be particularly useful for students aiming at pursuing an entrepreneurial career in the form of starting up their own venture, or an entrepreneurial career as development-/project managers for new business projects in established organisations. In addition the programme will provide valuable knowledge and skills about entrepreneurial processes for individuals who will work close to new ventures (business advisors, consultants, TTO managers, innovation directors, R&D directors, product development managers and general managers in larger organisations, etc.).
  • Lund University
    Fil. Kand, Industrial Marketing Value creation in Cleantech firms
    Lund University
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2010 (3 years 1 month)
  • Södertörn University
    Business Administration
    Södertörn University
    Jan 1998 - Jan 2003 (5 years 1 month)
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    PERMIT IQ DATACENTER COLOCATION
    Apr 2026 - Current (7 months)
    Sweden's rapid data center expansion creates a structural conflict between municipal energy planning and private infrastructure development. Data centers require decades-long permits, but municipalities currently evaluate applications with incomplete, static data — leading either to unsustainable approvals or damaging rejections of projects that could benefit the city.

    PermitIQ is a AI driven decision-support platform for municipal energy planners. It ingests data center permit applications and generates a Systemic Impact Score — a composite assessment of energy cost, carbon impact, heat reuse potential, and grid stress — giving planners a structured, evidence-based basis for permit negotiations.
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    ClickUp användareguide på Svenska
    Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)
    I am member of the board att HSB Eriksfält and working an digital transformation project to improve teamwork among the members the board of HSB Eriksfält in Malmö. I created a user guide in Swedish to implement ClickUp as our digital work hub. We need to assigning tasks, coordinate meetings and manage project documentation.