The light of a candle
is transferred to another candle — spring twilight.
YOSA BUSON
OUR VISION
The Portal is a network of urban sanctuaries that nourish mind, body, and soul. Made by community for community.
OUR MISSION
We aim to facilitate expansion, belonging and nourishment of our community members through ancient practices and emerging technologies.
The Portal Pillars
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Belong
The Portal is designed to foster deep connection and authentic relating. We grow and learn in community.
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Nourish
The Portal nourishes mind, body and soul through transformative experiences, including biohacking, healing modalities, and movement.
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Expand
The Portal supports individual and collective expansion by creating spaces for synergistic ideas and connections to flourish.
Our Values
Regeneration
We actively contribute to our environment, aiming to lead to a positive impact for current and future generations.
Community
Community is our foundation—
a tapestry of support, belonging, and shared joy in the human experience.
Elegance
Elegance encapsulates both the aesthetic appeal of beauty and the excellence of quality.
Flourishing
We aim for a state of constant growth, well-being, and thriving in all aspects of life.
Ritual
We nurture belonging through repeated actions that connect us to deeper aspects of purpose, mindfulness and community.
Authenticity
We seek to be true to one’s own spirit, with a focus on sincerity, integrity, and a genuine expression of oneself in all aspects of life.
The Creators
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Anwen Baumeister - CEO
Entrepreneur and wellness advocate. Founder of The Well Organic Kitchen, Oakland. General Manager & Co-Owner at The Center SF: a wellness event space, tea house, and yoga studio in San Francisco. Certified facilitator in sound healing, yoga, kundalini, and other modalities.
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Tim Chang - CFO
Silicon Valley venture capital veteran with over two decades of supporting early-stage founders and startups. Dedicated to the Transformational Journey of Heal->Play->Serve through Connection to Self, Community and Collective. Musician, Community Builder, Immersive Event Host, Wellness Enthusiast, and all-around Big Kid at Heart.
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Danny Kaufman - CMO
A pioneer in community empowerment and sustainable development. As the co-owner of The Center SF, a senior member of the Burning Man Project, and former roles at the Wikimedia Foundation and Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights, Danny brings 15+ years of experience in wellness, philanthropy, and experience design.
Team
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Hunter Rae
Director of Operations
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Roxi Shohadaee
Program Director
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Asha Kalka
Studio Director
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Che Ashley
Health Manager
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Kelly Mount
Program Manager
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Ashleigh O'Donnell
Member Services
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Lilja Klempan
Member Services
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Joana Ayala
Member Services
Advisory Network
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Maximillian Rainey
Founder of Stealth Start Up & Beginnings
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Justin Kan
Cofounder of Twitch; General Partner of Goat Capital
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Zem Joaquin
Founder & CEO of Near Future Summit
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James Joaquin
Co-founder of Obvious Ventures
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Janet Stone
Founder of Janet Stone Yoga
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Snow Raven
Artist - OLOX
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Melissa Tauton
Partner at New Enterprise Associates
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Zach Bell
Co-founder of MyPlace; Founder of Return
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Stephen Brooks
Co-founder of Punta Mona, Alegria Village
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Gil Penchina
Venture Partner of Ridge Ventures
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Rev. Maya Jaguar
Executive Coach & Corporate High Priestess
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Dave Asprey
Founder of Upgrade Labs, “Father of Biohacking”
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Arturo Marty
Executive Director at Supra Roma. Co-founder of the Two Lines Group
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Archana Chattha
Vice President at VSC
