Meet the Founders
We’re Antoine and Dorota—friends from Belgium and Poland with a shared passion for language, culture, and international collaboration. We combined our experience in international relations, business development, translation, and communications to support companies looking to expand globally and build lasting cross-cultural partnerships.
Polylocal was founded in 2025 to help businesses connect and grow across borders by bridging cultural and communication gaps. We’re a multicultural team with professional experience across three continents, including work with trade associations in both Europe and Asia, EU organizations, start-ups, and large corporates. This diverse background has allowed us to build a strong, trusted network across sectors and regions.

Dorota Maczuga
Co-founder
Graduated in Political Science from NTU in Taipei, Dorota worked as a communication specialist for the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Parliament. She is also a journalist for the largest online media in Poland. She loves traveling, hiking, and stir-fried eggplants with basil leaves.

Antoine Collard
Co-founder
Graduated in Political Science from NTU in Taipei and EU Studies from VUB in Brussels, Antoine worked in business development for an EdTech Start-up, for the Wallonia Tourism Office and several NGOs. He loves cats, hopping on planes, and getting lost in nature.
