Helping Chinese tech startups go global, and Chinese professionals accelerate their careers.
SkilledUp Life connects ambitious tech founders with skilled Volunteers, wherever they are based. For the Chinese community, that means tech founders building in mainland China and beyond, and Chinese professionals gaining relevant experience and skills to advance their careers through SkilledUp Life volunteering.
Our aspiration is to make a real impact
Chinese professionals worldwide
Gaining experience and skills at multi-national tech startups where English is the official language, to advance their careers.
Chinese graduates and students in the UK
Gaining experience and skills at UK tech startups, to help them land their next paid job in the UK.
Tech startups in China
Going global by tapping into a growing community of skilled Volunteers from 148 countries.
Tech Startups founded by Chinese tech founders outside China
Growing rapidly through our growing Volunteer talent pool.
Equal access to opportunity, regardless of where you are based.
Location should never decide who gets to build a company or who gets to build a career. SkilledUp Life brings tech founders and Volunteers together on one platform, so distance and geography are never the barrier.
Built for mainland and diaspora alike
Chinese tech founders and professionals contribute and benefit in the same way, whether based in mainland China, Hong Kong, or anywhere else in the world. One platform, one set of rules, for everyone.
A bridge, not a border
Talent does not stop at a border, and neither do we. Chinese Volunteers collaborate remotely with tech startups anywhere, and Chinese tech founders reach a global Volunteer community of 66,000+ skilled professionals.
A community too large to ignore.
Mainland China and the global diaspora together represent one of the largest talent and founder pools in the world.
Two ways in, one mission.
Whether you are building a tech startup or growing your career, there is a dedicated path for you.
Build your team without the capital.
Access 66,000+ skilled Volunteers worldwide to go from idea to revenue and beyond.
Gain real, referenceable experience.
Build demonstrable skills and a track record with ambitious tech startups, remotely and flexibly.
"It has been a pleasure volunteering as a front-end developer and working alongside such a talented, supportive and passionate team. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this meaningful mission, and I have learned a lot from working with all of you."
"Volunteering with SkilledUp Life was an incredible experience that had a big impact on my professional development. Being part of the product team and collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures helped me improve my communication skills, especially in an English-speaking environment. This experience gave me the confidence to show that I can collaborate well in an international setting and helped prepare me for my current job with Lenovo."
Find us on Xiaohongshu.
Behind-the-scenes stories, opportunities, and updates from SkilledUp Life, shared where the Chinese community already spends time. Click a card to flip it and follow.
SkilledUp Life
Tech startup spotlights, Volunteer stories, and open opportunities, straight from the platform.
Our founder
A closer look at building SkilledUp Life, leadership lessons, and life running a global tech startup.
Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is one of the most trusted platforms for the Chinese community. Follow both accounts to get the full picture.
Wherever you call home, your mission starts here.
Choose the path that fits you today. Both lead to the same global community of tech founders and Volunteers.