Luiz Fittipaldi - Faculty Professor

Q: Where is Luiz based?

Luiz is based in Barcelona, Spain .

Q: What languages does Luiz speak?

Luiz speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Luiz have?

Luiz has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Luiz has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Luiz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Luiz's latest experience?

Luiz's most recent position is Faculty Professor at Harbour.Space University .

Q: What companies has Luiz worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Luiz has worked for Harbour.Space University , Preply , Bolt , and Banco BV .

Q: Which industries is Luiz most experienced in?

Luiz is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Education , and Transportation . Luiz also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas is Luiz most experienced in?

Luiz is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Marketing , and Business Intelligence . Luiz also has some experience in Project Management , Customer Service , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Luiz worked in recently?

Luiz has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Education , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Luiz worked in recently?

Luiz has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Business Intelligence , and Project Management .

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Barcelona, Spain

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Experience

Jul 2025 - Present

10 months

Barcelona, Spain

Faculty Professor

Harbour.Space University

Teach the “Market Validation and Research Lab” hands-on course to equip aspiring founders and business leaders with skills to test, validate, and iterate business ideas in real market conditions
Guide students through a structured process of identifying customer problems, mapping competitive landscapes, and applying lean research techniques to gather actionable insights
Combine theory with experimentation, enabling students to design MVPs, run surveys and interviews, and build evidence-based go-to-market strategies

Jun 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Barcelona, Spain

Business Strategy & Analytics Tutor

Preply

Taught 50+ students across 15+ countries, delivering over 100 hours of business strategy and analytics lessons
Designed and taught personalized modules for executives, entrepreneurs, and career changers, applying theory to real-world strategy cases
Mentored professionals and founders through platforms such as GrowthMentor and ADPList, supporting startups with go-to-market, fundraising, and international expansion
Guided career transitions into consulting and strategy
Adapted teaching to diverse learners, including executives and students with cognitive conditions, ensuring accessible and practical learning outcomes

Jun 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Barcelona, Spain

Global Strategy & Planning Manager

Preply

Built and led strategic planning cycles, setting up the first area's business plans to translate impact into top-level company figures
Led change management of the newly created customer excellence function, ensuring leadership and strategy changes did not affect team deliveries and ensured smooth adoption
Managed overarching strategy projects, including commission review, availability strategy, and pricing, engaging stakeholders from over 20 areas to secure buy-in
Owned automation projects within customer success to reduce headcount dependency, serving as business owner of an automated bot and developing business cases for additional AI tools

Jan 2023 - May 2024

1 year 5 months

Tallinn, Estonia

Global Strategy Lead

Bolt

Managed strategy for the taxi vertical across 40+ markets, including implementing strategy planning and OKR systems and running workshops for key regions
Developed long-term 5-year plans for existing markets, expansions, M&A, premium offerings, and secondary city growth
Modeled business cases and developed global strategy support tools, including market and opportunity sizing and driver and rider unit economics
Supported local and central teams with ad hoc analysis on regulation, competitive intelligence, reclassification, electric vehicles, and vehicle availability
Served as interim global expansion lead for LatAm and Africa, leading business case development, data gathering, go-to-market strategy, and early-stage country management
Managed stakeholder and project coordination with central and local teams, from analysts to vice-presidents
Led a team of two senior analysts

May 2022 - Dec 2022

8 months

Tallinn, Estonia

Global Strategy Senior Analyst

Bolt

Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

1 year

São Paulo, Brazil

Strategy & Innovation Senior Analyst

Banco BV

Led the Strategic Foresight & Future Studies squad
Scanned and tracked medium- and long-term trends and profit pools
Assessed and developed antifragile capabilities in alignment with the future agenda for the board
Developed, governed, and analyzed the bank's innovation metrics
Produced executive materials for the board, executive committee, and conference presentations

Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

1 year 1 month

São Paulo, Brazil

Innovation & New Ventures Senior Analyst

Movile

Conducted market and consumer habits research to develop new ventures
Monitored focus groups
Developed buyer persona research in branding
Managed business development and partnerships, generating BRL 250 thousand in annual recurring revenue
Created business cases for three potential new ventures with earnings potential over BRL 100 million
Negotiated with major research companies such as Nielsen and SensorTower

Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

8 months

São Paulo, Brazil

Licensing and Business Development Senior Analyst

Movile

Led expansion into new markets, distribution channels, and product verticals
Managed global content acquisition deals, attending multiple international conferences
Oversaw content budget management, achieving 30% savings
Managed business intelligence for consumer insights
Conducted market research for go-to-market strategies, performance campaigns, and product development
Managed accounts of over 150 partners
Researched and developed a digital product that reached 1 million users organically in one month
Expanded the company to China and the US, generating BRL 600 thousand in sales

Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

1 year

São Paulo, Brazil

Content Strategy and Business Development Analyst

Movile

Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

7 months

São Paulo, Brazil

Content Strategy and Business Development Junior Analyst

Movile

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

São Paulo, Brazil

Content Strategy and Business Development Intern

Movile

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Transportation, Banking and Finance, and Media and Entertainment.

Information Technology

Education

Transportation

Banking and Finance

Media and Entertainment

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Business Intelligence, Marketing, Project Management, Research and Development, and Customer Service.

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Marketing

Project Management

Research and Development

Customer Service

Skills

Business Modeling
Advanced Spreadsheets
Data Visualization: Powerbi, Tableau, Google Data Studio
Future’s Design

Languages

Portuguese

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Russian

Elementary

Education

Oct 2025 - Jun 2026

University of Barcelona

Master’s degree, Business research · Business research · Barcelona, Spain

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

Saint Paul Business School

Postgraduate degree, Business Strategy · Business Strategy · São Paulo, Brazil

Feb 2015 - Dec 2018

University of Sao Paulo

Bachelor’s degree, International Relations · International Relations · São Paulo, Brazil

Certifications & licenses

Corporate Strategy

UCL School Of Management

Future’s Design

Echo’s future Lab

University Teaching

Hong Kong University

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Information Technology 6.5 y

Avg length 1 y

Longest experience 1 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Brazil, Spain, Estonia)

Primary country Brazil

Expertise

Recent roles Faculty Professor, Business Strategy & Analytics Tutor, Global Strategy & Planning Manager

Main industries Information Technology, Education, Transportation

Main business areas Strategy, Business Intelligence, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Luiz based?

Luiz is based in Barcelona, Spain.

What languages does Luiz speak?

Luiz speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Luiz have?

Luiz has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Luiz has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Luiz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Luiz be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Luiz would be well-suited for roles such as: Faculty Professor, Business Strategy & Analytics Tutor, Global Strategy & Planning Manager.

What is Luiz's latest experience?

Luiz's most recent position is Faculty Professor at Harbour.Space University.

What companies has Luiz worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Luiz has worked for Harbour.Space University, Preply, Bolt, and Banco BV.

Which industries is Luiz most experienced in?

Luiz is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Transportation. Luiz also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Media and Entertainment.

Which business areas is Luiz most experienced in?

Luiz is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Marketing, and Business Intelligence. Luiz also has some experience in Project Management, Customer Service, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Luiz worked in recently?

Luiz has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Transportation.

Which business areas has Luiz worked in recently?

Luiz has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Project Management.

What is Luiz's education?

Luiz holds a Master in Business research from University of Barcelona and a Bachelor in International Relations from University of Sao Paulo.

Does Luiz have any certificates?

Luiz has 3 certificates. These include: Corporate Strategy, Future’s Design, and University Teaching.

What is the availability of Luiz?

Luiz is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Luiz?

Luiz's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.