Lily Szabo

Lily Szabo is a passionate community builder and advocate for the vibrant lifestyle of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Known as the city’s professional hype girl, she is the co-founder of CNX Local, a platform dedicated to helping digital nomads and remote-working families seamlessly transition to life in Chiang Mai. Through her work, Lily empowers individuals to unlock both professional and personal growth opportunities in one of the world’s most renowned hubs for remote work.

With a rich background in content strategy and startup ecosystem building, Lily leverages her extensive network of innovators and remote lifestyle pioneers to envision a new model for modern living. Her initiatives focus on fostering meaningful connections and rethinking community dynamics in the era of remote work. By blending creativity, strategy, and a deep love for her community, Lily is reshaping how people live and work in the 21st century.

As a researcher and activist in the space of digital nomad visas she has co-authored papers and policy briefs. We have talked about that with her in episode 06 of the Nomad Summit Podcast.