Alan Cabello

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Human Centered - Strategy / Innovation / Technology / Investing @ Various Startups

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Various Startups

Human Centered - Strategy / Innovation / Technology / Investing

Alan Cabello Work Experience Details

  • Advisor, Investor, Builder
    Various Startups Dec 2023 - Present
    Turns out early retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be.Exploring new technologies and business models in the finance, chemical, biotech and energy fields leveraging advanced data analytics.Stay tuned!
  • Innovation Lecturer, Research Transfer, Program Manager & Sparklabs Founder
    Eth Zurich Apr 2015 - Present
    Zürich, Ch
    • Orchestrated the 200-student program “ETH Week”, managed the student initiative PRISMA and designed/co-lectured the first ETHZ design thinking course and executive programs, ensuring the highest student evaluation and optimal budget utilization.
  • Chief Executive Officer & Board Member (Exit)
    Sparkademy Jan 2020 - Sep 2024
    Zurich, Ch
    • Provided critical contributions to thus far 6 large multinationals’ design-driven transformation strategies, acting as a go-to resource on innovation and customer centricity for employees globally.• Translated ETHZ academic research into a high-end platform used by thousands of employees in over 63 countries.
  • Career Break
    Mar 2023 - Dec 2023
    Enjoying paternity for my 4th(!) child, together with my incredible wife.My partners in life and business thought it might be a good time for a short break 😊, after a decade of building 3+ businesses (1 exit), an academic lab, supporting the transformation and digitalization of dozens of large companies globally, staying in business through COVID, etc, etc, etc..
  • Co-Founder, Partner & Senior Strategy Consultant (Exit)
    Spark Works Ag (Now Creative Dock) Dec 2015 - Dec 2021
    Zurich, Ch
    • Drove the acquisition of Spark Works by the Creative Dock group, the largest Venture Builder in the MENA region, exceeding ROI targets.• Enabled a 129% CAGR by setting a strategic roadmap, partnerships and brand.• Provided trusted advising to 60+ organizations to design and launch new products/services/business models, increasing market share and supporting continued growth.
  • Regional General Manager
    Adjoint Inc. Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
    • Oversaw the smooth transfer of an Allianz-developed product to a new company, maintaining operational coordination and uncovering opportunities to reduce costs.• Co-designed an innovative new product strategy, including driving design and the attainment of key business accounts. Guided year-over-year sales increases.
  • Innovation Manager, Central & Eastern Europe
    Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (Agcs) May 2016 - Sep 2018
    Unterföhring, Bavaria, De
    • Oversaw innovation projects involving Blockchain, IoT, Data, CX, etc. Earned a reputation as a visionary leader with the ability to translate new technologies into business.
  • Board Member And Investor
    Papayapods Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
    Zurich, Ch
    Exit. Acquired by Swiss based real estate startup Real Advisor.
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate
    École Polytechnique Fédérale De Lausanne Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
    Lausanne, Vaud, Ch
    • Established SparkLabs, a joint initiative between EPFL & ETHZ, to develop new human-centred innovation tools and methods and train future innovators.• Designed the first "design thinking" spaces at EPFL and ETHZ.
  • Doctoral Researcher
    École Polytechnique Fédérale De Lausanne Mar 2011 - Dec 2014
    Lausanne, Vaud, Ch
    • Supervised by Prof. Christopher Tucci in the chair of Corporate Strategy & Innovation.• Awarded the ACUBE Foundation grant to conduct research at Stanford University, conducting complex research and providing coaching to other researchers on innovation topics.• Engaged 10 large firms and 12 early-stage startups to analyze their product, service, and business model innovation processes, offering well-received input to senior executives.
  • Research Assistant & Industry Liaison
    Leanppd, European Commission Feb 2010 - Feb 2012
    • Designated as the principal contact with Volkswagen, Rolls-Royce, Indesit, and other European firms to systematize and further develop an efficient product development process, emphasizing profitability and scalability. Provided guidance for subsequent implementations.
  • Design Engineer & Team Lead
    Abb Oct 2007 - Sep 2009
    Zurich, Zh, Ch
    Design of logical systems to automate power plants as part of the Power Systems division. Project leader for the Hudson Power Plant refurbishment program.

Alan Cabello Education Details

  • Epfl
    Strategy & Innovation Management
  • Stanford University
    Design Thinking
  • University Of Potsdam
    Design Thinking
  • Epfl
    Management Of Technology And Entrepreneurship
  • Tecnológico De Monterrey
    Mechatronics
  • Cedva
    Gasoline Engines

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