Sophia Z.

Sophia Zhu currently serves as a Corporate Venturing & Open Innovation Consultant at Plug and Play Tech Center since May 2023, following a brief tenure as a Startup Mentor for the European Union in the same month. From May 2016 to July 2022, Sophia held several management positions at Unilever, where notable achievements include leading the product roadmap for a newly incubated personal care brand that achieved $50M in revenue within two years and developing a premium beauty brand's operating model. Earlier roles at Unilever involved executing significant marketing campaigns and strategic planning across EU markets. Sophia began their career with an internship focused on product and strategy, following various roles in sales and fundraising. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, supplemented by coursework at Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa, University of Technology Sydney, and National Chengchi University.