David Rau

Founder & CEO (successful exit) | Board Director | Energy & Technology Strategy Advisor

Chile

About

I founded Flux Solar and worked with a growing team to build what later became Copec Flux, developing it into the market leader in Chile and Colombia after its acquisition by Copec. After my exit, I currently advise Copec on innovation, business models, and the energy transition, and serve on the boards of Copec Flux (Chile) and Terpel Sunex (Colombia). I have also participated on the boards of ACESOL and the Global Solar Council. My work centers on first-principles thinking and practical execution - turning complex challenges into clear strategies, scalable business models, and systems that teams can operate with autonomy. I focus on creating conditions where ideas can turn into useful, durable outcomes. Father, husband, and an almost-sociologist with a lasting curiosity for how people and systems behave.

Experience

  • Strategic Advisor at COPEC S.A.
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Driving growth of startups and companies within the Copec ecosystem. Building strategic national and international partnerships, fostering collaborations in clean energy, electromobility and innovative business models, and opening global markets to accelerate our transition.

  • Founder & CEO at Invest Dedalo
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Building & Backing Visionaries

  • Director at Terpel Sunex
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Copec Flux (On-site)
    • Director
      Oct 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

    • Fundador y CEO
      Aug 2011 - Oct 2025 · 14 yrs 3 mos

  • ACESOL- Asociación Chilena de Energía Solar AG. (6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Vicepresidente
      Jul 2020 - Jul 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Director
      Jul 2018 - Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo