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Co-Founder & CPO at SweatPals

Mandi Zhou

Product leader with 10 years of experience, previously building products used by Apple, Ulta, and Shell. My personal journey began when I immigrated to the U.S. alone at 14, speaking little English and struggling with psoriasis that often made me self-conscious. Searching for relief, I discovered that regular exercise and sunlight eased my symptoms—and, most importantly, connected me with "SweatPals" despite the language and cultural barrier. That transformative experience showed me how fitness can forge genuine communities across cultural lines. Today, that passion drives my work at SweatPals, where I’m committed to creating inclusive spaces that help people find their own sense of belonging through movement.