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Antoine Giroir

International Business Developer
International business developer and grants specialist with experience across Asia, Europe, and North America. I help startups secure funding and expand globally.
ADBG
Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3
서울, 남한
Canada・France

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Uploaded on Jun 26th 2025
Uploaded on Jun 26th 2025

Professional Background

  • Current Status
    Unemployed
  • Profession
    International Sales Mgr.
    Financial Advisor
    Sales Specialist
  • Fields
    Finance
    Public Administration
    Strategy
  • Work Experience
    4-6 years (4-6 years relevant)
  • Management
    None
  • Skills
    Word
    Excel
    PowerPoint
    Communication
    Google Drive
    Microsoft Office
    word
    powerpoint
  • Languages
    English
    Native or Bilingual
    French
    Native or Bilingual
    Spanish
    Intermediate
    Korean
    Beginner
  • Highest Level of Education
    Master

Job Search Preferences

  • Current Status
  • Desired Job Type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired Positions
    International Sales or Business Relationship Associate
  • Desired Work Locations
    New Taipei, Taiwan
    Taipei City, Taiwan
    Taichung City, Taiwan
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Freelance Venture Scout

ADBG
Full-time
Jun 2024 - Jun 2025
1 yr 1 mo
Seoul-si, Republic of Korea
Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Prospected and advised 26 early-stage Korean startups on North American market entry, investment alignment, and funding strategy. Led development of tailored pitch materials, investor memos, and business narratives for VC and grant audiences.

Senior Grants Consultant

Leyton Canada
Full-time
Jan 2021 - May 2024
3 yrs 5 mos
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Secured $300M in government funding for over 100 R&D and international expansion projects. Achieved a 72% revenue growth over three years. Managed multi-stakeholder innovative and sustainable projects involving clients, industry experts, and government agencies. Conducted needs assessments with SMBs and mid-market firms to tailor proposals and long term funding strategies aligned with business goals.

European Project Officer

May 2020 - Dec 2020
8 mos
Paris, Île-de-France Region, France
Managed six international projects with over €100M in total funding. Oversaw full-cycle grant processes including applications, partner due diligence, reporting, and financial audits. Coordinated with stakeholders across Europe and China to align research outputs with funding agency KPIs.

Education

Master’s Degree
International Affairs
2017 - 2019
Activities and societies
Participated in the organization of the International Model United Nations in Lyon, 2019. Completed army preparatory training with the 28th Geographic Group in Haguenau, 2018.
Description
Comprehensive training in international relations, global economic policy, and strategic cooperation between public and private sectors. Coursework included international business development, diplomacy, and geopolitical risk analysis. Master’s Thesis: “Scientific Diplomacy and International Development Strategies in Oncology” – an analysis of cross-border collaboration models in cancer research and their geopolitical implications.
Bachelor’s Degree
History
2014 - 2017
Activities and societies
President of the History Students’ Association; organized travel group, fundraising and awareness events, 2016.
Description
Developed strong analytical and research skills through the study of political systems, historical narratives, and cultural evolution. Focused on understanding global historical dynamics and their influence on contemporary societies.