Andrés Márquez

Head of Research

Simplicity Group

• Led end-to-end investment research operations, identifying high-potential startups and emerging thematic trends across DeFi, Infrastructure, and RWAs to drive deal sourcing.
• Conducted 300+ risk-focused due diligence reviews, performing rigorous viability checks on tech stacks, team backgrounds, and product-market fit.
• Audited tokenomics and incentive models for 300+ protocols, evaluating long-term economic sustainability and value accrual mechanisms.
• Leveraged on-chain data (Dune, SQL, Python) to build proprietary datasets and data-backed insights for research clients and internal decision-making.
• Developed repeatable evaluation frameworks and scoring modules, standardizing the due diligence process.
• Engaged directly with founders and communities to validate project assumptions and track early-stage startups.
• Authored thematic research and competitive landscape reports on protocol design and global industry shifts.

Lead Analyst · Jan 2023 – Jun 2024

Research Analyst

Sheesha Finance

• Produced 150+ due diligence reports assessing protocol design, tokenomics, competitive landscape, GTM strategy, and team background.
• Collaborated to build structured evaluation frameworks to compare projects across narrative, moat, token utility, and risks.
• Contributed to investment memos and internal operations that supported portfolio construction.

Master Data Trainee

Ferrero — Mexico City

• Supported the master data team in maintaining clean, consistent ERP (SAP) records for clients, orders, and outstanding invoices.
• Helped improve data accuracy and organization for finance and sales reporting.

Credit & Collection Trainee

Ferrero

• Managed a portfolio of wholesale clients, monitoring invoice status, payment behavior, and credit limits.
• Reviewed and approved or denied new orders based on credit exposure and outstanding bills, reducing late-payment risk.

B.Eng. Industrial Engineering

Universidad Anáhuac Mexico Norte

Focus on quality control, statistics, exploratory and inferential analysis, and process optimization.