The community [Free to join]
Find your people. Grow together.
Building a life in a new place is easier when you have people to share it with. Sofalounge brings people together to connect, learn, support one another, and discover new possibilities.
The team [6 people]
A diverse team bringing different skills, experiences, and perspectives together to help people connect and grow.
GhanaKofi
Founder & Creative Lead
Designer and community builder behind Sofalounge. Passionate about creative ecosystems and cross-cultural connection.
BulgariaAlexandra
Operations & Expansions Lead
Drives the operational backbone of Sofalounge and leads city expansion strategy across China.
ChinaAllen
Legal Advisor
Lawyer in Shanghai and solicitor in Queensland, Australia. Advises Sofalounge and its members on legal questions about studying, working and building in China.
ChinaLuke
Content Director
Shaoxing local and independent filmmaker. Directs content strategy and visual storytelling for Sofalounge, from events to brand films.
MoroccoAzeddine
Art Director
Shapes the visual identity and creative direction of Sofalounge, from brand to event design.
ZambiaShamim
Campus Ambassador
Volunteer representing Sofalounge on campus, connecting students to the community and spreading the word about events.
GhanaKofi
Founder & Creative Lead
Designer and community builder behind Sofalounge. Passionate about creative ecosystems and cross-cultural connection.
BulgariaAlexandra
Operations & Expansions Lead
Drives the operational backbone of Sofalounge and leads city expansion strategy across China.
ChinaAllen
Legal Advisor
Lawyer in Shanghai and solicitor in Queensland, Australia. Advises Sofalounge and its members on legal questions about studying, working and building in China.
ChinaLuke
Content Director
Shaoxing local and independent filmmaker. Directs content strategy and visual storytelling for Sofalounge, from events to brand films.
MoroccoAzeddine
Art Director
Shapes the visual identity and creative direction of Sofalounge, from brand to event design.
ZambiaShamim
Campus Ambassador
Volunteer representing Sofalounge on campus, connecting students to the community and spreading the word about events.
GhanaKofi
Founder & Creative Lead
Designer and community builder behind Sofalounge. Passionate about creative ecosystems and cross-cultural connection.
BulgariaAlexandra
Operations & Expansions Lead
Drives the operational backbone of Sofalounge and leads city expansion strategy across China.
ChinaAllen
Legal Advisor
Lawyer in Shanghai and solicitor in Queensland, Australia. Advises Sofalounge and its members on legal questions about studying, working and building in China.
ChinaLuke
Content Director
Shaoxing local and independent filmmaker. Directs content strategy and visual storytelling for Sofalounge, from events to brand films.
MoroccoAzeddine
Art Director
Shapes the visual identity and creative direction of Sofalounge, from brand to event design.
ZambiaShamim
Campus Ambassador
Volunteer representing Sofalounge on campus, connecting students to the community and spreading the word about events.
What guides us [4 things]
Our values
Personal growth
Build confidence, discover your strengths, and develop skills for life.
Meaningful connection
Build genuine relationships that help you feel supported and understood.
Empowerment
Find the guidance and confidence to take your next step.
Joyful exploration
Try new things, share ideas, and make growth an enjoyable part of life.
Become a partner [3 ways to work together]
You have the resources. We have the reach.
Together, we can give more people access to the connections, skills, and opportunities they need to grow.
Sofalounge is where students and young professionals actually spend time, not a career center they visit once. Your programs, mentors, and opportunities reach people through real relationships, not a session nobody remembers.
We are not building a job board. We are building the bridge between not knowing what is next and knowing exactly where to go. We want to build it with you.
For Universities
Give your students real access, not just good intentions.
- Structured access to mentors, workshops, and companies hiring international talent.
- A program that supports your employability numbers and runs alongside your curriculum.
- Certification your students can put on a CV, and you can put in a graduate outcomes report.
For Companies
Meet your next hire before you need one.
- Get in front of ambitious, internationally minded talent early.
- Sponsor or co-host events that reach an engaged community, not a cold audience.
- Build a real pipeline instead of a job post that disappears in a feed.
For Coaches & Corporate Trainers
Reach students who are already looking for you.
- Deliver your workshops or courses to an audience that is already seeking direction.
- Build your name with the next generation of professionals in China's international community.
- Choose the format. One-off sessions, ongoing cohorts, or your own branded track.
Join the team [4 roles open]
There is a place for you here
Share your skills, bring an idea, or help us create experiences that bring people closer.
- 01Campus Ambassador
- 02Social Media & Community Manager
- 03Content Creator / Media Volunteer
- 04Partnerships & Outreach
Contact
Say hello.
Whether you want to partner, host an event, lead a city chapter, or just say hi, we'd love to hear from you. We read every message.
@sofalounge
Response time
Within 48 hours
Based in
Shaoxing, China, with chapters in Hangzhou and Shanghai