Cesar Figueredo
Business Strategy & Finance Professional
I am a highly motivated and analytical individual with a passion for business strategy and finance. With a degree in business administration and a background in finance, I am driven to find innovative solutions for clients and businesses. I seek to develop a career in business strategy and finance, combining business acumen with understanding of data to create meaningful and impactful solutions.
About Me
My journey began with a passion for understanding how businesses operate and scale. Through my studies in business administration and hands-on experience in various industries, I've developed a comprehensive understanding of strategy, finance, and operations. From analyzing investment opportunities at Marathon Ventures to founding and managing my own restaurant ventures, I've learned to see business challenges from multiple perspectives.
Today, I focus on sharing insights about business strategy and financial management, especially for high-growth companies. Through my blog, I aim to spark dialogues that lead to informed, value-focused decisions. I believe in the power of continuous learning and the importance of building sustainable, data-driven business models that can thrive in any market condition.
Work Experience
My professional journey in business, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Investment Analyst
Marathon Ventures
Help analyze deal flow and research to determine fitness with the portfolio thesis. Implementing workflow processes and tool optimization to increase productivity and decrease recurring costs by more than 50%.
Founder-General Manager
Hidalgo Restaurantes
Opened a Mexican restaurant in Bogotá under a dark kitchen model, selling through online marketplaces like Rappi and Uber Eats. Later branched out to two more restaurant brands: Mezclao and Fusion Foods. Managed a staff of 3 employees and worked with various delivery and sourcing companies.
Finance & HR Intern
Park Holidays UK
Helped revise sales paperwork and compliance as well as uploading and updating information into corporate software (ERP).
Barista
Café 18
Learned about the science of coffee brewing and preparation in various methods such as Chemex, siphon and espresso machine. Also tasked with taking orders and fulfilling customer satisfaction.
Education
Academic foundation that shaped my approach to business strategy and financial analysis.
Undergraduate in Business Administration
Universidad de los Andes
Involved in various extracurricular activities through the Finance and Investment Club Uniandes. Studied the various branches of business administration like finance, strategy, human resources, marketing, etc.
BTEC Level 2 in Business
Bexhill Sixth-form College
Studied for a business administration BTEC diploma, which allowed me to apply to different universities. Also engaged in an apprenticeship as part of the course.
Accounting Fundamentals & Reading Financial Statements
Corporate Finance Institute
Online courses covering basic accounting principles and how to read and create financial statements, as well as how they are related with each other.
Skills & Expertise
Interests & Hobbies
What I enjoy doing outside of work.
Reading
Investment Research
Strategy Games
Coffee Culture
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in new opportunities and strategic collaborations. Whether you have a business challenge in mind or just want to chat about strategy and finance, I'd love to hear from you.