I'm a Community & Content Growth professional focused on the creator economy and the startup ecosystems. Built and managed a 400K audience and interviewed 100+ freelancers and founders. Based on this experience, I published my book Work Without Office, exploring how people build sustainable, independent careers beyond traditional employment. Currently completing my MBA in Berlin and supporting startups through community-driven growth. In my free time, I run Startup Woman, a founder interview series in podcast and video format, exploring the real journeys of female founders in Europe.…

Yao Xie

I'm a Community & Content Growth professional focused on the creator economy and the startup ecosystems. Built and managed a 400K audience and interviewed 100+ freelancers and founders. Based on this experience, I published my book Work Without Office, exploring how people build sustainable, independent careers beyond traditional employment. Currently completing my MBA in Berlin and supporting startups through community-driven growth. In my free time, I run Startup Woman, a founder interview series in podcast and video format, exploring the real journeys of female founders in Europe.…

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I’m a Community & Content Growth professional focused on the creator economy and the startup ecosystems.

Built and managed a 400K audience and interviewed 100+ freelancers and founders. Based on this experience, I published my book Work Without Office, exploring how people build sustainable, independent careers beyond traditional employment.

Currently completing my MBA in Berlin and supporting startups through community-driven growth.

In my free time, I run Startup Woman, a founder interview series in podcast and video format, exploring the real journeys of female founders in Europe.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder, Community Lead at Freelance Salon Remote
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Founded and scaled a community platform supporting freelancers, early-stage founders, and independent professionals navigating the future of work; grew the community to 50,000+ subscribers and 1,600+ paying members; led teams across six major cities and organized 100+ events; designed and delivered workshops and training programs to help members transition into freelance and one-person businesses.
Independent Content Creator at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Built a personal media brand focused on freelancing, career development, and creator economy trends, reaching 400K+ followers across platforms (YouTube, Apple Podcast, Rednote); interviewed 100+ freelance influencers and founders for Work Without an Office, China’s first book on building a career without traditional employment; partnered with international brands on branded storytelling campaigns.
Marketing Manager at 100offer
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Led content-driven growth and market expansion initiatives for a talent platform; managed editorial and content teams, producing interviews and industry features; designed content marketing campaigns generating 200+ qualified talent registrations from single campaigns; launched a content series to kickstart Singapore market entry and user acquisition.
Social Media Specialist at Bluefocus Communication Group
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Managed client’s official social media accounts, developing content strategies, crafting copy, and analyzing performance data.

Education

Master of Business Administration at Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at YanShan University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Founder Trainee program at Watson Venture Accelerator
January 1, 2023 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education

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