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.

The Portal Pillars

  • Belong

    The Portal is designed to foster deep connection and authentic relating. We grow and learn in community.

  • Nourish

    The Portal nourishes mind, body and soul through transformative experiences, including biohacking, healing modalities, and movement.

  • 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.

House rules & Community Agreements
Members/guests full faq

The Creators

  • Anwen Baumeister

    Anwen Baumeister

    CEO

    Entrepreneur and wellness advocate. Founder of The Well Organic Kitchen, Oakland. Co-Owner at The Center SF. Certified facilitator in sound healing, yoga, kundalini, and other modalities. Grew up between Marin County & China and has been a bridge of cultures. Host, permaculturalist, herbalist, dancer, burner, experience designer, and big believer in the power of community.

  • 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.

  • Danny Kaufman

    Danny Kaufman

    CMO

    A pioneer in community empowerment and sustainable development. As the co-owner of The Center SF and former roles at the of the Burning Man Project, Wikimedia Foundation, and Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights, Danny brings 15+ years of experience in wellness, philanthropy, and experience design.

Advisors

  • Archana Chattha

    Archana Chattha

    Vice President at VSC

  • Arturo Marty

    Arturo Marty

    Executive Director at Supra Roma. Co-founder of the Two Lines Group

  • founder of Upgrade Labs & known as the 'Father of Biohacking'founder of Upgrade Labs & known as the 'Father of Biohacking'founder of Upgrade Labs & known as the 'Father of Biohacking'founder of Upgrade Labs & known as the 'Father of Biohacking'

    Dave Asprey

    Founder of Upgrade Labs, “Father of Biohacking”

  • Gil Penchina

    Venture Partner of Ridge Ventures

  • James Joaquin

    Co-founder of Obvious Ventures

  • Janet Stone

    Founder of Janet Stone Yoga

  • Justin Kan

    Cofounder of Twitch; General Partner of Goat Capital

  • Dr. Mark Hyman

    Renowned physician, advocate, educator, and podcast host.

  • Rev. Maya Jaguar

    Executive Coach & Corporate High Priestess

  • Melissa Tauton

    Partner at New Enterprise Associates

  • Nancy Fechnay

    Advisor and Investor in World Positive Startups & Funds

  • Zach Bell

    Co-founder of MyPlace; Founder of Return

  • Zem Joaquin

    Founder & CEO of Near Future Summit