Our Philosophy
At ZenCapitalUp, we believe that true business success comes from aligning financial growth with inner wisdom. Our philosophy bridges the gap between traditional economics and spiritual awareness, creating a holistic approach to wealth creation.
Core Principles
- Mindful Capitalism: We practice business as a form of service, where profit and purpose coexist harmoniously.
- Conscious Leadership: Successful management begins with self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- Abundance Mindset: We cultivate the belief that resources are unlimited when approached with creativity and ethical consideration.
- Holistic Wealth: True prosperity includes financial stability, meaningful relationships, personal growth, and contribution to society.
This philosophy transforms how we approach investments, team building, and corporate strategy. By integrating meditation practices with financial analysis, we develop decision-making processes that are both data-driven and intuitively guided.
Our Team
Michael Tanaka
Co-Founder & Spiritual Director
Former Wall Street analyst turned mindfulness teacher, blending 20 years of financial expertise with Zen practice.
Michael left his position as VP at Goldman Sachs after a transformative retreat in Kyoto. He subsequently trained under Zen masters in Japan while completing his MBA in Sustainable Business. His unique perspective helps clients find balance between aggressive growth strategies and ethical considerations.
Sarah Chen
Co-Founder & CEO
Tech entrepreneur who pioneered mindfulness apps for financial professionals before launching ZenCapitalUp.
Sarah built and sold two successful fintech startups before discovering the power of meditation to enhance business intuition. She combines her engineering background from MIT with certifications in executive coaching and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Sarah leads our corporate training programs and investor relations.
Dr. Raj Patel
Chief Economist
Harvard-trained economist and author of "The Mindful Market."
With a PhD in Behavioral Economics and decades of meditation practice, Dr. Patel developed our proprietary algorithms that incorporate emotional intelligence metrics into traditional financial analysis. His research has been featured in The Economist and Harvard Business Review.
Elena Rodriguez
Head of Client Wellness
Former corporate therapist specializing in high-net-worth individuals.
Elena brings 15 years of clinical psychology experience to our wealth management approach. She designs personalized mindfulness programs that help clients make financial decisions from a place of clarity rather than fear or greed. Her "Wealth Consciousness" assessments are a cornerstone of our client onboarding process.
"We don't teach people how to make money. We teach them how to be present with money - the rest follows naturally."
— Michael Tanaka, Co-Founder
Did You Know?
Studies show that executives who meditate regularly make decisions 23% faster while maintaining or improving decision quality (Harvard Business Review, 2022).
Companies with mindfulness programs report 31% higher employee retention and 19% greater profitability (Mindful.org, 2023).
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Explore Our ProgramsOur Journey
2015 - The Vision
Michael and Sarah meet at a meditation retreat for business leaders, discovering their shared vision for conscious capitalism.
2017 - First Clients
Piloting our approach with 12 Silicon Valley executives, achieving remarkable results in decision-making clarity.
2020 - Official Launch
ZenCapitalUp incorporates with a full team of financial and mindfulness experts.
2023 - Global Reach
Serving clients in 14 countries with our unique methodology for conscious wealth creation.