Sophya, Inc.
SoWork is an AI-powered virtual workspace platform that enhances remote team collaboration, presence, and productivity through immersive digital offices.
At a Glance
- Remote-first technology startups
- Fast-growing distributed teams
- Creative and Digital Agencies
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SoWork
Virtual Office for Remote Teams
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Latest News
February 2026: Professional Profiles & Major Chat Upgrades
January 2026: Revamped Settings & New Affiliate Program
December 2025: 6 Days of SoWork Xmas & GitHub Integrations
November 2025: The All-New Desk System & Affiliate Rewards
Products & Services
An AI-powered virtual workspace platform designed for remote teams to enhance collaboration, productivity, and company culture.
Market Position
Positioned as a 'smart virtual workspace' and 'metaverse coworking ecosystem', differentiating from traditional video conferencing like Zoom by offering persistent spatial presence and AI productivity tools.
Leadership
Founders
Vishal Punwani
Medical Doctor, Harvard EiR, former Khan Academy Fellow.
Emma Giles
Neuroscience researcher at Harvard/Boston Children's, Mochary Coaching coach.
Mark Liu
Experienced software architect and CTO.
Executive Team
Vishal Punwani
CEO and Co-founder
Medical Doctor and Resident Physician; Harvard Entrepreneur in Residence; Oxford and MIT Mentor. Former Khan Academy Teaching Fellow.
Emma Giles
COO and Co-founder
CEO Coach at Mochary Coaching; Research Fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School; Background in Neuroscience and Mental Health Research.
Board of Directors
Founding Story
Sophya began as a machine learning edtech startup at Harvard. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, the team felt the loss of connection and presence in remote work, leading them to build SoWork to replicate the feeling of being in an office together.
Business Model
Revenue Model
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription model based on per-member monthly pricing.
Pricing Tiers
Up to 10 members, 30-minute meeting limit, limited chat/customization.
Unlimited calls, 2 recording uses, full chat, calendar integration.
Unlimited recordings, AI summaries, advanced analytics, screen drawing.
Unlimited users, custom workspace, secure AI models, SSO/SCIM, 99.99% uptime.
Target Markets
- Remote-first technology startups
- Fast-growing distributed teams
- Creative and Digital Agencies
- Remote Team Collaboration
- Virtual Headquarters (HQ)
- Remote Employee Onboarding
- Team Bonding and Culture Building
- Spontaneous Team Interactions
- Global Distributed Team Management
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