Ian Zhang

A Bit About Me

I was born and raised in the US, and have since lived in Shanghai, London, Paris, Madrid, Taipei, and now Singapore. Languages have been a constant in my life. I speak English, Mandarin, and French. I'm working on Spanish. I'd love to learn Arabic.

I've gone through visa hell and back many a time, hoping and praying that a random immigration officer who hasn't had their morning coffee yet smiles kindly on my application and approves of my residency for the next year. I've gone on more apartment tours than I can possibly count.

Creative Era

I left my role during the pandemic to focus on creative work. I wrote children’s stories and experimented with short films. A few of my favorites: Children’s Book and Short Film. And while the creative journey continues, these days I'm writing more code than books.

Why LottaLingo

I originally built this platform to help myself move. A way to track the steps of my journey, find places that wanted me, and to connect with top tier experts who could help me when I got stuck.

Over time, it's grown into a platform to help others realize their own dreams abroad, and that's pretty rad! My vision for this platform is a global mobility marketplace that meets you where you are. Whether you want to DIY and use our free resources, or you want pinpoint expertise at a tricky phase, or you want white-glove end to end support, we've got you covered.

Get in touch

If you're exploring a move, need a recommendation, or want to join the platform as an expert: Contact form

For partnerships and business inquiries: ian@lottalingo.com