The light of a candle
is transferred to another candle — spring twilight.
YOSA BUSON
Our Mission
The Portal is a members club that nourishes body, mind, and soul through wellness practices, thought leadership, and deep community connection.
We are home to a diverse tapestry of leaders and changemakers in technology, business, arts, culture, and wellness.
Our Team
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Anwen Baumeister
CEO
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Tim Chang
CFO
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Danny Kaufman
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Advisors
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Archana Chattha
Vice President at VSC
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Arturo Marty
Executive Director at Supra Roma. Co-founder of the Two Lines Group
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David Denberg
Director of Ambiance, Curator, Partner at Summit
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James Joaquin
Co-founder of Obvious Ventures
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Randall Mays
Chairman Live Nation Entertainment, Co-Managing Partner, Mays Family Enterprises
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Jess Magic
Founder of Mwali and Soul Salon
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Justin Kan
Cofounder of Twitch; General Partner of Goat Capital
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Dr. Mark Hyman
Renowned physician, advocate, educator, and podcast host.
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Rev. Maya Jaguar
Executive Coach & Corporate High Priestess
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Miki Agrawal
4x Founder (Hiro / Tushy / Thinx / Wild)
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Melissa Tauton
Partner at New Enterprise Associates
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Nancy Fechnay
Advisor and Investor in World Positive Startups & Funds
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Snow Raven
Musician and Founder of Olox Life
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Zach Bell
Co-founder of MyPlace; Founder of Return
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Zem Joaquin
Founder & CEO of Near Future Summit
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 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.
What People Are Saying
“The Portal, my favorite club house in Marin. A community of like-minded people, with a radically inclusive mindset & a desire to learn new things.”
-D.S.
“The Portal is a fantastic gateway to deep connection. Connection with self, with community and with the most important topics of our time. It has added so much to my life journey.”
-I.S.
I love that I can be myself at The Portal, that it inspires me to grow, be curious, take care of myself, play and embrace all that life has to offer.”
-S.G.