Martin Hu

Experience

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  HL International

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2023

  Strategic Finance Manager, Director of Operations

  - Created algorithms for inventory forecasting and automated CAD processes, cutting COGS by over 10%- Designed a performance appraisal system linked directly to end-of-year bonuses, elevating employee retention by 14%- Resolved product quality disputes, preventing accumulated losses of $100K and preserving brand integrity

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  EcoSpace.World

  Mar 2020 - now

  Principal Strategist, Sustainable Finance & Investments

  Sustainable Technology Ventures- Led hydrometallurgy research to improve waste management and metal recovery.- Created and presented pitch decks for cleantech funding.- Developed financial models for battery leasing markets, informing revenue projections.Commodities Hedging Strategies- Analyzed commodity futures to enhance portfolio performance and cost efficiency.- Implemented momentum-based trading approaches for precious metals.- Conducted backtesting to ensure trading model reliability across market conditions. Show less

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  Leadership Initiatives

  Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

  Lead Venture Analyst

  - Led targeted marketing campaigns for an early-stage auto-repair startup, significantly increasing customer base and revenue.- Improved brand strategy using customer segmentation and dynamic pricing, surpassing traffic performance goals.- Introduced financial tracking systems and cost-saving measures to support sustainable business growth.

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  H-Y Home LLC

  Jun 2022 - now

  M&A Analyst, Investment Manager

  - Led competitive analysis and financial modeling for an M&A project with a furniture manufacturer, supporting a leveraged buyout.- Partnered with senior teams to implement new production lines, achieving energy efficiency improvements.- Managed a diversified portfolio, utilizing ARIMA models for Treasury Securities to enhance fixed income asset growth.- Evaluated financials of 300+ firms, applying 3-statement analysis to optimize portfolio risk management.

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  Penn Climate Ventures

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

  Marketing and Design Lead
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  Penn Sports Analytics Group

  Jan 2023 - May 2024

  Data Analyst
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  Wharton Undergraduate Energy Group

  Jan 2023 - now

  General Member Board
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  Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Club (UG)

  Jan 2023 - now

  PEVC Academy Member
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  Venture Lab

  Feb 2024 - now

  VIP Practicum Fellow

  Current Research & Startup Projects:Lithium Battery Recycling - Automated Recycling Machine-Learning & Waste Treatment Optimization - Black Mass Separation through Improved Hydrometallurgy and Pyrometallurgy- Commodity Market Hedging & Purchasing Contract financing- Partnership Negotiation with Disposed Battery Landfill & Collection Companies

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  Chinese Students & Scholars Association at Penn (CSSAP)

  Apr 2024 - now

  Business Development Specialist

  Sponsorship ContractsStrategic Partnership AgreementSpecial Coupon / Discount NegotiationCampus ID Card Digitization

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  Autopilot

  Oct 2024 - now

  Energy Solution Research Fellow

  - Researched geothermal cooling and hydroelectric locations for data centers to optimize clean-energy efficiency- Explored solid-state battery storage solutions to enhance backup systems and stabilize renewable energy integration- Assessed satellite integration with blockchain for energy load management, optimizing real-time peak demand

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  Tracera

  Nov 2024 - now

  Co-Founder

  - Built a one-stop system for carbon accounting, data integration, and messaging API, accelerating fashion compliance by 70%- Conducted user interviews with EU brands (Richemont, Mulberry, Stella McCartney) to validate product-market fit- Designed blockchain-enabled product passport, cutting annual supply chain verification costs by €180K per employee