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Bridging Switzerland & Latin America through Consulting & Community

Student-Run · Switzerland ↔ Latin America

Bridge Switzerland & Latin America through Consulting & Community

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Network

We connect professionals and academia across Latin America and Switzerland to learn from each other and collaborate. By combining research rigor with market know‑how, we create exchanges, joint events and projects that turn ideas into outcomes and help the whole community grow.

Consulting

Our consulting teams leverage the cultural insight and professional standards of both Latin America and Switzerland. With bilingual, bicultural teams we deliver practical, data‑driven solutions—bridging contexts to de‑risk market entry, unlock growth and accelerate execution.

News

Updates from Project Aztec

Stay up to date with the latest milestones from our community, partners, and events across Switzerland and Latin America.

Partnership announcement with Efecto Avante

New partnership with Efecto Avante

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Efecto Avante, a leading Mexican firm specializing in real estate development.

Through this collaboration, we will gain exclusive access to industry insights, mentorship opportunities, and real‑world perspectives from experts across Mexico.

We look forward to expanding our LatAm network and bringing valuable knowledge to the HSG community through workshops, events, and project exchanges.

Panel event "The Future of LATAM Finance"

Event recap: The Future of LATAM Finance

Thank you to everyone who joined our first Aztec event, The Future of LATAM Finance. It was an evening full of insights, questions, and new connections.

Huge thanks to our speakers, Victor Costa, CWMA, Alejandro Garcia, and Facundo Pinilla, for sharing their first‑hand perspectives, and Daniel Otero for moderating the session.

We are excited to continue building this community – stay tuned for upcoming events!

Services

Tailored student‑run projects across industries

We offer tailored projects with different services for a broad variety of industries. From market entry questions to operational improvements and impact reporting, our teams combine fresh academic insight with hands‑on delivery.

Business Model Innovation

  • Redesign business models to adapt to market shifts, ensuring a competitive edge.
  • Implement new revenue streams, including digital transformation and strategic partnerships.
  • Guide the implementation of business model changes, providing support in various areas.

Financial Planning

  • Create detailed financial forecasts and budgeting strategies for sustainable growth.
  • Analyze cash flow and optimize financial resources to improve profitability and efficiency.
  • Develop long‑term financial plans, including investment strategies and risk management.

Market Entry Planning

  • Analyze target markets and competitive landscapes to identify entry opportunities.
  • Develop market entry strategies, including positioning, partnerships, and pricing models.
  • Support local adaptation and compliance, ensuring smooth market penetration and growth.

Sales Growth Strategy

  • Develop a tailored sales growth strategy to bring products or services to market effectively.
  • Identify target markets, customer segments, and competitive advantages for successful entry.
  • Create sales and distribution plans, optimizing pricing, positioning, and partnerships for growth.

Stakeholder Analysis

  • Identify key stakeholders and assess their influence on your business goals and strategy.
  • Analyze stakeholder needs, expectations, and potential impact on decision‑making processes.
  • Develop strategies for engaging stakeholders effectively to build long‑term relationships.

Product/Service Portfolio Strategy

  • Analyze current product/service portfolio to identify gaps and areas for innovation.
  • Optimize the portfolio by prioritizing high‑value offerings and discontinuing underperforming ones.
  • Develop strategies to expand or adjust the portfolio based on market demand and customer needs.

How a project with us is structured

A clear, time‑boxed format ensures quick alignment and tangible outcomes. Below is our standard flow; we tailor depth and deliverables to your context.

1

Scoping call (30–45 min)

Clarify objectives, success criteria, constraints and key stakeholders. Agree on scope and timeline.

2

Kick‑off & access

Joint kick‑off with your team. Share existing materials and align on check‑ins and communication.

3

Research & analysis

Desk research, interviews and data analysis. We iterate hypotheses and maintain a living workplan.

4

Mid‑term review

Half‑time checkpoint to confirm direction, narrow solution paths and decide on deep‑dives.

5

Recommendations & implementation options

Consolidated findings, practical options and an action plan with owners, sequencing and quick wins.

6

Final presentation & handover

Deliver presentation files and appendix. Handover templates and next‑step checklist for continuity.

For Students

Connecting people through knowledge and passion.

Our purpose is to connect people from different cultures through our shared passion and a professional context — leveraging both aspects to create unique opportunities.

Become part of a unique community

Grow personally and professionally while building lasting connections across Switzerland and Latin America.

Personal growth
Professional growth
Cultural education
Hands‑on collaboration
Mentoring & feedback
Career exposure

Consulting skills × cultural diversity

Combine cultural diversity with professional consulting practices to create practical impact. You will work on real‑life projects with an experienced consulting team.

  • Gain experience across different industries and problem types.
  • Work in small, coached teams and learn standard consulting toolkits.
  • Meet new people, expand your international network, and build confidence.
  • Deliver tangible results that improve how real companies operate.
Comming soon: Bogota Columbia Hub
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Our Team

Meet the people behind Swiss–LatAm SRC.

Leadership
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Carlos Gonzalez
Co‑Founder
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Fabian Schmidlin
Co‑Founder
Management
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Ruben Stark
Head of Consulting
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Johannes Friz
Head of Operations
Team Members
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Kevin Strepparava
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Aodan Isliker
Team Member
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Jakob Sanchez
Team Member
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John Joseph MacManus
Team Member
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Tennessee Isenring
Team Member
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Kenneth Rojas
Team Member
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Sebastián Cornejo
Team Member
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Frederick von Dobbeler
Team Member
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Jonas Fabian Koerl
Team Member
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Gustas Badikonis
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Jakob Hlavsa
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Alexander Etterlin
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