Nicolas Santo

Director, Pacific Northwest @Trade & Invest British Columbia

Seattle, WA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2022 — Present

Director, Pacific Northwest @Trade & Invest British Columbia

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Seattle, WA, US

In my role as the British Columbia Trade and Investment Representative in the Pacific Northwest, I support companies from this region as they expand into BC. I ensure they have the right connections—ranging from service providers to key ecosystem players like Innovate BC, UBC and SFU—as they establish new operations in the province. I also assist BC companies in exploring new market opportunities and connecting with venture funds.Companies and VC funds I have supported with BC-related initiatives include- Amazon- Madrona Ventures - Microsoft- Highspot- Remitly

EDUCATION

2006 — 2010

Universidad de Montevideo

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), International Investment, International Trade

2011 — 2012

Tsinghua University

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Chinese Law

2012 — 2013

Harvard Law School

East Asian Legal Studies Visiting Scholar Program, Chinese International Investments / Chinese Investments in Latin America

SKILLS

Chinese CultureEntrepreneurshipPublic SpeakingStrategyChinese Foreign PolicyForeign InvestmentStrategic PlanningCross-Border TransactionsEnglishSpanishIntercultural CommunicationMandarinCorporate LawLegal ResearchChineseInternational BusinessGreater ChinaMicrosoft OfficeBusiness StrategyChina Business DevelopmentManagementInternational LawMarketing StrategyMarket ResearchInternational TradeInternational RelationsNegotiation

ABOUT NICOLAS SANTO

In a world quick to label and box people in, I’ve ventured into different fields and found success—often when the odds were against me. Having spent my career between China, the U.S, and Latin America, what sets me apart is my ability to view the world from multiple vantage points. My perspective is unique because I’ve witnessed, firsthand, the stories you read in the news, from Beijing to Silicon Valley.Whether charming world leaders, persuading CEOs, or managing difficult toddlers, I excel at building relationships and influencing others across diverse settings. Learn more about me at whoisnicosanto.com.

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