AS

Andres Santos Cantu

Founder of Comun

New York, New York

Overview

Work Experience

C

Comun

  • Co-founder / CEO

    2021 - Current

    https://en.comun.app/nosotros

FL

FJ Labs

  • Investor

    2020 - 2021

    FJ Labs is a VC firm founded by serial entrepreneurs Fabrice Grinda (OLX, Aucland, Zingy) and Jose Marin (Deremate, IG Expansion). FJ Labs has backed over 500 companies including Alibaba, Betterment, Delivery Hero, Fanduel, Flexport and Rappi and more. - Ran early ops and executed initial model for first dark store for an e-grocer incubated startup focused on the Asian market (www.umamicart.com) - Investor focused on fintech, food, retail, and logistics, where we've invested in companies like Treinta, Chatpay, Nuvocargo, and more.

SA

Sigma Alimentos

  • Category Head

    2017 - 2019

    Sigma is one of the largest food manufacturers and distributors with $6B rev/year and with operations around the world. - Turned a +$1B category business back to growth by selling and executing a new strategy with Mexican and US Hispanic retailers, including Walmart, Soriana, HEB, El Super, etc. - Designed strategy using latest data analytics methods to uncover actionable insights together with strong execution for on-shelf merchandising, pricing, promotion, and redesigning in-store and digital experiences. - Executed strategic digital initiatives, such as digitizing Mom&Pop stores in Mexico and the US, and providing new Fintech services for B2B clients. - Created predictive models incorporating scanner, product placement, pricing, inventory, and product attractiveness data to guide decision-making for sales, marketing, and operations, resulting in better execution

  • Head Of Strategic Planning

    2015 - 2017

    - Spearheaded project for Sigma's IPO, developing a valuation model with Goldman Sachs and Citi, and achieving alignment on pricing with research analysts across banks. Raised over $1B of financing between debt and equity in two years - Led development of a new strategic long-term plan, where I designed and moderated workshops with Sigma's executive team and senior leaders from business units across 18 countries - Executed disruptive innovation initiatives, such as creating a new approach to innovation, launching shark tank contests, and organizing a venture fund to invest in startups and internal ideas

NS

Neomesa S.A. de C.V.

  • Founder & CEO

    2012 - 2015

    Startup in food and retail space focused on creating new experiences around food and culture.

GA

Grupo Alfa

  • Financial Analyst Intern

    2010 - 2011

    Alfa is a $17B in rev/year Mexican conglomerate with operations in food, petrochemicals, auto manufacturing, and telecommunications. - Digitized and automated a mobile-friendly financial dashboard to allow better control for the executive team. - Worked to offload their stake in derivatives after the financial crisis

Education

Relevant Websites