I'm Cristián — a mission-driven entrepreneur and operator.
For the past decade I've worked at the intersection of grassroots communities, corporate systems, and technology. I've led post-disaster reconstruction projects in NGOs, founded my own social impact company, designed and prototyped my own tools, and managed teams across multiple cultures.
What ties it all together is curiosity — and a belief that the best work happens when strategy, empathy, and execution meet.
Aotearoa, New Zealand · Originally from Chile
“Problems are just things to overcome, after all.” — Ernest Shackleton
Now
Right now I'm exploring how AI, data, and emerging tools can be used to improve organizations and the way we work — especially for those underserved by current systems.
I'm open to projects, collaborations, and roles where I can apply my experience in ventures, operations, and community-driven design.
How I work
Selected work
Endurance Electric
2017– · Founder
Chile's first PayGo clean energy service for Indigenous communities. 2,400+ people reached. Recognized by ExpoLive Dubai, The White House, and the European Commission.
SULI LAB
Co-founder
Portable solar module designed, manufactured in China, and shipped to 20+ countries through Kickstarter.
Desafío Levantemos Chile
COO
Led 50+ projects across five regions and coordinated emergency disaster responses.
Sharedbasket
Builder
Community group buying for better food access.
PaltaDAO
Co-founder
Web3 framework helping smallholder farmers access solar energy funding.
PaltaFinance
Experiment
Sharing economy and distributed finance exploration.
Recognition
- Mission Innovation Champion — European Commission
- AVONNI National Innovation Award (2nd place)
- Global Innovator — Expo Live, Expo 2020 Dubai
- White House Global Entrepreneur Fellowship
- National Entrepreneur — Banco Estado
- Clean Energy Prize — HUB Sustainability
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Get in touch
Open to conversations about AI, grassroots entrepreneurship, and building things that outlive us.