San Jose, Costa Rica
•Speaks English
Solar Energy | Business Planning | Entrepreneurship | English | Costa Rica | BA
Alejandro Brenes Winiker works with international organizations and private companies in a range of sectors in Latin America developing start-ups and growth companies using his expertise in Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Renewable Energy, Strategic Consulting, and Management.
Alejandro has more than 15 years of professional working experience and he holds Bachelors degree in Economics from University of Costa Rica.
He worked with Yo Emprendedor as Strategic Advisor and Consultant to collaborate and promote the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Costa Rica through the conception and execution of different initiatives.
Prior to his current work as CEO at Enertiva and Board Member at SOLGECA, Alejandro was the Analyst for Mesoamerica Investments.
Alejandro has more than 15 years of professional working experience and he holds Bachelors degree in Economics from University of Costa Rica.
He worked with Yo Emprendedor as Strategic Advisor and Consultant to collaborate and promote the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Costa Rica through the conception and execution of different initiatives.
Prior to his current work as CEO at Enertiva and Board Member at SOLGECA, Alejandro was the Analyst for Mesoamerica Investments.
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Experience
AUGE-UCR • Costa Rica
Startup Mentor
2021 - Present (2 years, 10 months)
Helping startups scale from an advisory board perspective
SOLGECA • Latin America
Board Member
2019 - Present (5 years, 5 months)
Financing of Renewable Energy Projects in Distributed Generation in Latin America;
Fund focused in financing and operating renewable energy projects in the C&I markets in Latin America.
Fund focused in financing and operating renewable energy projects in the C&I markets in Latin America.
World Economic Forum
Young Global Leader
2017 - Present (7 years, 4 months)
Each year the World Economic Forum undertakes an ambitious endeavour – to scour the world to select 100 young leaders, under the age of 40, who are tackling the world’s most complex challenges with innovative approaches.
Enertiva • Costa Rica
CEO
2017 - Present (7 years, 5 months)
In charge of leading an amazing team, developing strategy and enhancing a strong culture in Enertiva. Enertiva is a Multi-Latin company with the purpose of making the adoption of solar energy easy and profitable for companies. It has deployed more than 5,000 projects and has been internationally awarded by its innovation.
Yo Emprendedor CR • Costa Rica
Strategic Advisor
2011 - 2014 (2 years, 8 months)
To collaborate and promote the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Costa Rica through the conception and execution of different initiatives. In charge of the strategy and implementation of Global Entrepreneurship Week Costa Rica
Yo Emprendedor • Costa Rica
Consultant
2011 - 2014 (2 years, 8 months)
To collaborate and promote the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Costa Rica through the conception and execution of different initiatives. In charge of the strategy and implementation of Global Entrepreneurship Week Costa Rica
Enertiva • Latin America
CEO
2010 - 2016 (6 years, 5 months)
Develop and execute the overall strategy, manage the resources in the organization and achieve the goals and objectives of the company;
With more than 5,000 projects, Enertiva Central America is the regional leader in the development, design and implementation of commercial and small scale renewable energy solutions focusing in solar energy (solar thermal and photovoltaic) and cogeneration. Enertiva is the 2015 International Ashden Awards Winner and the 2016 RECAM Renewable Energy Developer of the year.
With more than 5,000 projects, Enertiva Central America is the regional leader in the development, design and implementation of commercial and small scale renewable energy solutions focusing in solar energy (solar thermal and photovoltaic) and cogeneration. Enertiva is the 2015 International Ashden Awards Winner and the 2016 RECAM Renewable Energy Developer of the year.
Mesoamerica Investments • Latin America
Analyst
2008 - 2010 (2 years, 7 months)
Strategic Consulting, M&A and Private Equity
Ecoanalisis • Costa Rica
Analyst
2007 - 2007 (12 months)
Economic Consultancy and Seminars
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Economics