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Zhang Lu | |
|---|---|
| 张璐 | |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Education | Sun Yat-sen University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, business executive |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of Soul App |
Zhang Lu (Chinese: 张璐) is a Chinese entrepreneur and business executive. She is the founder and chief executive officer of Soul App, a social networking platform launched in 2016.
Early life and education
[edit]Zhang received a bachelor's degree in English literature from Sun Yat-sen University in 2007.[1]
Career
[edit]Zhang began her professional career in 2008 at Nielsen, where she worked as a data analyst and client solution manager. In 2009, she joined consulting firm Innext and later became General Manager of its China operations, a position she held until 2016.[2]
In 2016, Zhang founded Soul App, aiming to create a platform that enables users to engage in interest-based social interactions. The platform incorporates AI to match users and includes features such as avatars and various digital scenarios.[3] The app gained popularity among younger users in China.[4]
Other activities
[edit]In 2024, Zhang was appointed to the 7th Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Shanghai's Pudong district.[5]
She has also supported initiatives related to mental health and youth wellbeing, including collaborations with the Shanghai Mental Health Center.[6]
Recognition
[edit]Zhang has been recognized for her work in the tech industry. In 2023, a report by J.P. Morgan recognized Zhang Lu as the founder of one of the top female-led high-growth companies in the Asia-Pacific region.[7] She was included in the 2023 Hurun U40 China Entrepreneurs List.[8]
Technology and AI
[edit]Zhang has supported the integration of artificial intelligence into social networking platforms. In 2024, Soul’s team presented at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), where they discussed the platform’s use of multimodal AI to enhance user interaction.[9] Soul’s AI strategy has also been publicly outlined by company representatives in other forums, including the Geek Park Innovation Conference.[10]
Media
[edit]Zhang and her work have been featured in domestic and international media. In a 2022 interview with Rest of World, she discussed Soul App's user-centered philosophy, emphasizing authenticity and emotional connections in digital socialization.[11] Zhang has also been featured in online publications including Salon Privé,[12] The Standard,[13] and INF.news.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Ren, Yiming (2023-04-27). "Soul Investment Analysis Based on POCD Framework and Financial Analysis". BCP Business & Management. 44: 376–384. doi:10.54691/bcpbm.v44i.4845. Archived from the original on 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "85后中大女校友创办的社交平台要冲刺港股，腾讯是最大股东". 南方都市报. 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "36氪专访 Soul创始人张璐：变现不错，但赚钱还不是优先级". 新浪科技. 2020-02-28. Archived from the original on 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Soul创始人张璦：我是在互联网红海抓住了一个小机会". 极客公园. Archived from the original on 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "政协上海市浦东新区第七届委员会委员名单" (PDF). 中国浦东政协. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2025-02-20. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Soul App联合宛平南路600号发起心理关怀活动，守护年轻人心理健康". 中国新闻网. Archived from the original on 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "摩根大通发布《亚太地区前100家由女性推动的高增长企业》：张璐创立的Soul 名列第二". 新华网. Archived from the original on 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "胡润U40中国创业先锋榜". 胡润百富. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Li, Wenyao. "WAIC 2024：大模型进入场景应用深水区 未来发展仍需聚焦"人"". 环球网. Archived from the original on 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Soul: Zhang Lu's Team Vision for AI-Driven Social Connections". BBN Times. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "3 minutes with Zhang Lu, Soul". Rest of World. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Soul Zhang Lu: Find a Balance". Salon Privé Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Soul App evolves in the direction of socializing upon hobbies to Avatar economy". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Soul App CEO Zhang Lu: Innovation and AI key to user engagement". INF News. Retrieved 2024-11-14.