Our Team

Tracking the Transition

Our team combines deep expertise in Venezuelan markets with experience navigating emerging market transitions. We help investors position for what could be one of the most significant economic reopenings in decades.

Elena Marchetti

Elena Marchetti

Oil & Gas Analyst

Houston, TX
Oil & Gas
Energy Policy
PDVSA
Sanctions Analysis

About

Former senior analyst at a major oil & gas consultancy with 15 years of experience covering Latin American energy markets. Elena has advised institutional investors on Venezuelan oil sector opportunities since 2008 and maintains extensive contacts within PDVSA and the broader petroleum industry.

Background

  • 15+ years covering Latin American energy markets
  • Former senior analyst at global oil & gas consultancy
  • Advised institutional investors on Venezuelan oil sector since 2008
  • Maintains extensive contacts within PDVSA and the petroleum industry
  • MBA from Rice University, BS Petroleum Engineering from UT Austin
Carlos Vega

Carlos Vega

Economist & Diaspora Advisor

Miami, FL
Macroeconomics
Currency
Banking
Diaspora Investment

About

Venezuelan-American economist who left Caracas in 2015. Carlos holds a PhD in Economics from MIT and previously worked at the Inter-American Development Bank. He specializes in Venezuelan monetary policy, currency dynamics, and helps diaspora investors navigate the complexities of investing in their homeland.

Background

  • Venezuelan-American economist who left Caracas in 2015
  • PhD in Economics from MIT
  • Former economist at the Inter-American Development Bank
  • Specializes in Venezuelan monetary policy and currency dynamics
  • Advisor to diaspora investors navigating home country investments
David Chen

David Chen

Emerging Markets Investor

New York, NY
Emerging Markets
Portfolio Strategy
Risk Management
Bonds

About

Veteran emerging markets investor with a career spanning Hong Kong, Singapore, and New York. David has managed frontier market portfolios exceeding $2 billion and sees Venezuela as one of the most compelling turnaround stories in the emerging markets space. He brings a rigorous, data-driven approach to Venezuelan investment analysis.

Background

  • 20+ years in emerging markets investing
  • Managed frontier market portfolios exceeding $2 billion
  • Career spanning Hong Kong, Singapore, and New York
  • Former Managing Director at leading EM hedge fund
  • BA Economics from Harvard, CFA Charterholder

Why We Exist

Venezuela is at an inflection point. After years of isolation, the country's economy is showing signs of reopening. Sanctions are being reassessed. Capital is starting to flow. For investors paying attention, this could be a generational opportunity.

But navigating this transition isn't simple. The landscape is complex, the regulatory environment is evolving, and the information gap is enormous. That's where we come in—providing the research, analysis, and on-the-ground intelligence that foreign investors need to position themselves wisely.

We're not here to make political predictions. We're here to help you understand where the opportunities are emerging, what the risks look like, and how to move when—and if—you decide the time is right. The window is opening. The question is whether you'll be ready.

Contact

Get in Touch

Positioning for the transition? Have questions about specific sectors or timing? We're always happy to connect with investors exploring this market.

contact@invest.com.ve