Felipe Canziani Pagani

Business Lead @University Of Michigan Solar Car Team

Ann Arbor, MI, US

Managed and developed budgets across all divisions of the UMich Solar Car Team, overseeing the allocation of over $1.7M and collaborated with engineering leads to align financial decisions with evolving technical needs, resulting in $100K in cost savings Led sponsorship and business development efforts for the University of Michigan Solar Car Team by identifying target partners, crafting tailored outreach strategies, and delivering persuasive presentations to secure funding, technical components, and in-kind support. Played a central role in initiating and formalizing the Ross x Solar Car Team partnership by aligning the team\'s long-term goals with the Ross School of Business’s strategic priorities, securing financial backing and broader visibility within the university ecosystem. Collaborated with cross-functional divisions to strengthen the team’s competitive positioning for the World Solar Challenge. Will provide off-site support during the competition to address and resolve emergent challenges, ensuring team resilience and performance