Business-minded · Globally curious

Hi! I’m Clint

Eight years of study and entrepreneurship in USA and HK, with extensive international business knowledge and hands-on experience. Proficient in a range of LLMs 、agent tools and applications, with a strong interest in building relationships and expanding business networks

ZHANG ZIJIAN / 张梓健

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ABOUT CLINT · 02

Capabilities & Character

Experience has sharpened my judgment; adversity has strengthened my resilience. I bring both to my work, with a global perspective, composure under pressure, and the conviction to turn ideas into action

Global Mindset & Perspective

I bring a global mindset and an understanding of cultural differences across communities and between East and West. I value diverse perspectives and approach cross-cultural interactions with openness, curiosity, and respect.

Business Acumen

I build relationships from the ground up and bring people and resources together. Drawing on EQ and PQ, I seek to understand others’ needs, earn trust, and find common ground that leads to meaningful collaboration.

Execution & Learning Agility

I combine an entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach, learning AI applications and new tools quickly. I learn from others’ strengths, adapt those lessons to my own work, and turn learning into practical results.

Resilience

I approach change and adversity with a realistic outlook, maintaining composure and optimism under pressure. When setbacks arise, I adjust my approach, learn from experience, and keep moving forward rather than avoiding difficult problems.

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EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS · 03

Education, documented

Two degrees and two verified professional credentials

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Aug 2025 – Present · Hangzhou / Beijing, China

Timeverse (SZSE: 002354)

Strategy Development Manager

Conducted Market research, resource development and group project delivery across overseas TikTok e-commerce, livestreaming and AI applications

project expenditure (RMB): ¥30M
countries with government relations: 6
team members: 20+
countries researched: 12+

TikTok E-commerce and Livestreaming Project Launches

Researched Latin America (Mexico centered), Japan and other five Southeast Asian markets; supported acquisition and management of a Malaysian livestream commerce firm and recruited short-form video and MCN talent. Coordinated domestic e-commerce subsidiaries’ resources and expertise and introduced a smart pet device brand to Malaysia; related Q3 2026 revenue exceeded RMB 12M (+30% YoY)
Helped launch TikTok livestreaming in Colombia, arranged team business visas, local hiring, facilities, equipment and logistics; built legal, tax, compliance and hiring contacts and ties with the China-Colombia Chamber of Commerce and Colombia’s Consul General in China

Generative AI Project Launch

Researched opportunities recruited the project lead and built 4 teams totaling 20 people in 1 month, established TikTok business contacts, with revenue generating in two month. Supported CineART development, application and commercialization, including a RMB 10M annual framework agreement with ByteDance

AI Finance Research and Market Development

Researched digital lending, BNPL, payments, credit reporting and AI risk management in over 12 countries, focusing on Latin America and Central/South Asia, plus Southeast Asia and Africa. Secured internal approval and RMB 30M in funding for Pakistan, set up project coordination between group and business teams, and coordinated license applications in 6 countries, securing a license in Pakistan
Established government and business contacts in 6 countries, including consulates, securities regulators, central banks and commerce ministries; built relationships with 18 law firms and local payment and credit reporting providers

Jun 2024 – Jul 2025 · Hong Kong, China

Whiffin (Web3 / GameFi / DePIN)

Co-Founder & Shareholder

Co-founded a DePIN-native platform connecting consumer hardware, digital assets, and game mechanics.

public-chain support: US$230K
angel investment: HK$1M
peak project DAU (Top 10 project on Sei): 45K

Product & Ecosystem

Led strategy and product design for a DePIN platform combining e-cigarette hardware, NFT-based progression and a gamified DApp on SEI; designed the game architecture, mechanics and economic model, and developed ecosystem partnerships
Independently pitched in English across Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong (raised HK$1M from an angel investor), including to SEI Foundation leadership; secured US$230K in ecosystem support and coordinated whitepaper development, GTM planning and partnerships

Jan 2021 – Present · Hong Kong, China

Xanto Tech Co., Ltd. (Consumer Brand)

Founder & Shareholder

Founded and scaled a consumer brand across product, supply chain, brand, retail, and international sales.

team members: 25
external funding: US$200K
U.S. stores: 2
annual GMV: US$1M+

Brand Growth

Founded an e-cigarette brand; built and led a 25-person team across regions, overseeing design, supply chain, branding and overseas sales.
Raised $200K in external funding, managed business planning, use of funds, cash flow and inventory
Built U.S. and Southeast Asian wholesale and direct-sales channels with 10+ small business and retail accounts. Opened two stores in Los Angeles and New York beginning in 2025 and added Chinese brands including 13 De Marzo and Fufusoul. Annual GMV exceeded $1M

May 2024 – Sep 2024 · Shenzhen, China

China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd.

Investment Banking Analyst, DCM

Supported investment-banking execution across due diligence, compliance, and fixed-income products.

ABS issuance: RMB 58M

Selected Work

Supported fixed-income issuance through client due diligence, AML checks, regulatory compliance reviews and financial analysis.
Independently drafted issuance documents for an RMB 58M ABS transaction involving Power China Real Estate Group

Sep 2022 – Dec 2022 · Hong Kong, China

J.P. Morgan

Investment Banking Analyst, ECM

Supported equity-capital-markets research and IPO valuation work for TMT companies.

Equity Capital Markets

Supported research on TMT IPO candidates and peers, assessing business models, business mix, industry competition and key risks
Supported IPO valuation and pricing through comparable-company analysis, indicative price ranges and transaction materials

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PRACTICE & COMMUNITY · 05

From Interest to Involvement

New connections, wider horizons

Apr 2019 – Present

Personal Equity Investing

Use Bloomberg, LLMs and GitHub Skills for market research, sentiment analysis, screening and backtesting; 2026 YTD returns: 380% in U.S. equities and 60% in China A-shares

Mar 2019 – May 2022

CFA Society Activities, Connecticut

Attended monthly capital markets, investment research and career events, deepening understanding of U.S. markets and macroeconomics

Feb, 2024

UN The 25th Youth Assembly

Attended the 25th Youth Assembly in New York as a youth delegate, engaging with young leaders from over 70 countries and experts from international organizations. Explored global development, climate action, education, youth entrepreneurship, and international cooperation under the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including a World Bank Group session featuring Angelica Silvero and David Kaczan.

Oct 2018 – Dec 2020

UConn Community Outreach

Sourced COVID-19 supplies in China via personal logistics contacts; sorted and distributed them free to residents and international students

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CAPABILITIES · 06

What I’ve Learned, What I Love

Languages, professional tools, AI applications, and the interests I pursue in everyday life

Languages

English (GRE 334)
Spanish (A1–A2)
Cantonese (native)
Mandarin (native)

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Hi! I’m Clint