Andres Santos Cantu
Co-founder / CEO at Comun
New York, New York
Invests in
Sectors:
Locations:
Min Investment:
$0.00Max Investment:
$0.00Target Investment:
$0.00
Skills
Education
- U
- SU
- CU
- HU
Lists including Andres
Work Experience
2021
Co-founder / CEO
2021
https://en.comun.app/nosotros
2020 - 2021
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.
2015 - 2019
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
2012 - 2015
Founder & CEO
2012 - 2015
Startup in food and retail space focused on creating new experiences around food and culture.
2010 - 2011
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