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
Oil & Gas Analyst
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
Economist & Diaspora Advisor
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
Emerging Markets Investor
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.
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.
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