Ángel Alayón is a Venezuelan economist, analyst, and media entrepreneur known for combining economic analysis with public policy commentary and explanatory journalism on Venezuela.

Alayón studied economics at the Universidad Santa María in Caracas and later earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago, a program known for its strong emphasis on economics and quantitative policy analysis. His training placed him within the group of Venezuelan economists influenced by international policy and market-oriented economic thinking.

He has long been affiliated with Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA), one of Venezuela’s leading graduate schools of business and public policy, where he has served as a professor teaching economics, microeconomics, and related subjects.
In addition to teaching, he has acted as an expert witness in antitrust and economic cases, reflecting his involvement in applied economic policy and regulatory analysis.

Alayón is best known internationally as the founder and director of Prodavinci, an influential Venezuelan digital publication launched in 2009. Originally created as a personal blog, the platform evolved into a major forum for Venezuelan intellectuals—bringing together economists, historians, journalists, and policy experts to analyze the country’s political, economic, and social developments.

The site has gained international recognition for long-form explanatory journalism and analytical reporting, particularly on the Venezuelan economic crisis and governance issues.

Beyond academia and media, Alayón has worked as an advisor to major Venezuelan companies and organizations, helping them navigate economic uncertainty and political risk. He has also served on the boards of various organizations and frequently appears in conferences and media discussions on Venezuelan economic policy.

Alayón’s work often focuses on: the structure and functioning of Venezuela’s economy, the institutional drivers of economic crisis and shortage, the interaction between policy, production, and regulation in the Venezuelan system.

He has become a recognizable figure among Venezuelan public intellectuals because of his effort to bridge economic analysis, policy discussion, and accessible public debate through media and academic channels