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Borja Blanco Méndez

Director and Founder

Azvai

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Industrial Engineer with 10+ years of consulting experience. I specialize in Circular Economy, Innovation & Operational Excellence.

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Azvai

Azvai

Consulting

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Azvai is a purpose-driven consultancy specializing in Circular Economy, Innovation, and Operational Excellence. We help businesses and communities transition to a more sustainable future by facilitating participatory workshops, performing action-oriented research and designing and analysing circular solutions. Our expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to: Sustainable Product Design and Development: We assist companies in designing and developing products with a reduced environmental impact, maximizing resource efficiency, and minimizing waste throughout their lifecycle. Circular Supply Chain Management: We optimize supply chains to minimize waste, maximize resource utilization, and promote the use of renewable and recycled materials. Digital Transformation for Sustainability: We leverage digital technologies to enhance sustainability performance, from data-driven decision-making to the development of innovative circular economy solutions. Community-Based Circular Economy Projects: We collaborate with local communities to develop and implement sustainable solutions that address local challenges and foster economic development. Azvai's commitment to sustainability is deeply rooted in our values and reflected in our work. We have a proven track record of success in delivering impactful projects, including: At Azvai, we believe that a sustainable future is possible. We are passionate about working with our clients to create a positive impact on the planet and build a more prosperous and equitable world for all.
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About me

I'm an industrial engineer with 10+ years of experience driving impactful change. I specialize in circular economy initiatives, operational excellence, and innovation within diverse sectors.

My journey has led me to collaborate with global leaders like Nestlé and Google, while also supporting grassroots organizations and government agencies. I've helped a carpet tile manufacturer expand their circular economy program in Europe and worked with the Seychelles government to develop a business model for recycling industrial fishing nets.

Whether I'm facilitating workshops on systemic innovation, leading projects to reduce marine plastic pollution in Southeast Asia, or co-founding businesses like Earth.fm, I thrive on finding creative, sustainable solutions to complex challenges. My passion lies in building a better future by optimizing resources, fostering collaboration, and promoting responsible practices.

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Skills

  • business model innovation
  • Circular Economy Consulting
  • innovation
  • project management
  • Industrial Organisation
  • process efficiency
  • Systems thinking
  • circular economy
  • Business Model Analysis
  • market research
  • Problem solving

Interests

  • regenerative agriculture
  • agriculture
  • fisheries
  • food industry
  • Fishing nets
  • generative AI