In Parangueo Media we develop an international learning ecosystem that connects culture, technology, and inclusion, providing new forms of accessible and creative education.
Parangueo Media is a cultural, educational, and technological initiative based in the Czech Republic, founded by a Mexican artist and a European digital transformation expert. It develops an interdisciplinary ecosystem integrating cultural heritage, educational innovation, digital technologies, and inclusion. Its goal is to design and implement transferable educational and cultural programs, with a focus on children, accessible learning, digital transformation, and cultural diplomacy.
Founders
Laura Elena Rodríguez Garcidueñas
Co-Founder | Visual Artist, Children’s Author & Cultural Project Creator
Laura Elena Rodríguez Garcidueñas is a visual artist, children’s author, and cultural project creator based in the Czech Republic. Her work focuses on the intersection of art, education, technology, and inclusion, developing experiences that connect cultural heritage with contemporary learning tools.
She is the creator of La Catrina Bohemia, a character that reinterprets Mexican tradition through a contemporary lens, serving as a narrative bridge across her editorial and exhibition projects.
Her work has been presented across multiple European countries through illustrated books, exhibitions, and educational programs. She has collaborated with cultural institutions and Mexican embassies in Europe, building a career centered on cultural diplomacy and intercultural exchange.
Her approach integrates inclusive education, with a strong focus on accessibility for individuals with dyslexia, as well as the development of creative methodologies based on visual, narrative, and experiential learning.
Within Parangueo, she leads the cultural, artistic, and educational vision.
Ondřej Michalák
Co-founder | AI, Data & Technology Architect
Ondřej Michalák is a business IT and Business connector with over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation and modernization initiatives in large international organizations. He has worked across industries including telecommunications, energy, finance, and automotive, specializing in data architecture, AI system design, and technological strategy.
His approach combines strategic consulting, system architecture, and applied education, helping organizations identify high-impact AI opportunities and translate them into actionable roadmaps.
Beyond his technical expertise, Ondřej has a deep personal interest in culture, mythology, storytelling, and astronomy, integrating humanistic perspectives into his vision of innovation.
Within Parangueo, he leads the technological, architectural, and AI innovation dimension.