Pinzhuo Wu
Madison,WI
Summary
Research-driven crypto analyst with a strong focus on DeFi, stablecoins, payment networks, RWA, and digital financial infrastructure. Authored deep-dive reports on protocol design, tokenomics, and market structure, with research recognized by leading teams including Meteora and DeFiTuna. Skilled in industry analysis, competitive mapping, and business model evaluation across emerging crypto-financial systems. Currently developing the AIT (Attention–Institution Transition) framework on attention-based asset pricing in digital markets, with research being prepared for presentation at the 2026 MAA-WI Spring Conference. Incoming transfer student at Columbia University, where I plan to further integrate economics, statistics, and digital finance research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Go2Mars Capital
Remote
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Protocol Analysis: Conducted first-principles analysis of DeFi protocols, specifically focusing on yield farming strategies and liquidity incentive design.
- Industry Recognition: Authored long-form research papers; analysis on liquidity mechanisms was cited/reposted by Meteora, facilitating a strategic partnership with Defituna.
- Strategic Support: Served as primary researcher for yield farming analysis, informing internal discussions on risk-adjusted returns and sustainable capital deployment.
- Structured Mapping: Performed comprehensive market assessments to identify consumer trends and competitive landscapes for strategic investment judgment
Startup Founder
Insider Global Capital Management Group
HongKong
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Institutional Operations: Founded and led a crypto asset management firm for high-net-worth clients, managing compliant fund operations.
- Infrastructure Research: Explored exchange fee optimization and payment flow mechanisms to enhance capital efficiency in dynamic global markets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics - Statistics
Columbia University( Incoming Fall 2026 )
New York, NY05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Economics, Statistics
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-2028
Skills
- Strategic Research: Tokenomics Modeling (AIT Framework), DeFi Mechanism Design, Institutional Yield Strategies, Market Mapping
- Sector Focus: Financial Infrastructure, Payment Networks, RWA, Stablecoins, AI-Agent Economy
- Technical: Excel VBA, SQL, Quantitative Data Analysis, Valuation & Financial Modeling
- Languages: Mandarin (Native), English (Full Professional Proficiency), Spanish(Intermediate)
Timeline
Intern
Go2Mars Capital
05.2025 - 10.2025
Startup Founder
Insider Global Capital Management Group
12.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Economics - Statistics
Columbia University( Incoming Fall 2026 )
Bachelor of Science - Economics, Statistics
University of Wisconsin, Madison