At Zenn Capital, we are not just advisors; we are partners in your journey.
What sets Zenn Capital apart is our team's collective experience as founders and investors spanning over decades. This wealth of knowledge uniquely qualifies us to understand the challenges and opportunities inherent in the entrepreneurial journey. We bring a holistic perspective to our advisory services, leveraging our own experiences to guide our clients toward sustainable growth and success.
Our commitment is to democratize access to strategic insights and capital, fostering an environment where every visionary can transform their aspirations into reality.
Jennifer Pullen
Co-Founder & Partner
Prior to starting Zenn Capital, Jenn Co-Founded Hello Bello in early 2019, a consumer brand and parenting platform in the natural baby care space, along with two other co-founders and celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. She was also the CFO and COO of the company until 2022.
Prior to being an entrepreneur and operator, Jenn was a Managing Director at Ares Management for 18 years focused on investing in mid-to-large size companies across various sectors, including Consumer, Food & Beverage, Gaming, Cable, Power, and Technology.
Jenn earned her Masters of Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Systems and a minor in International Relations from the University of Southern California (USC).
Zain Pirani
Co-Founder & Partner
Prior to starting Zenn Capital, Zain Pirani had spent the last 4 years in consumer products and start-ups, most recently founded a skincare brand.
Prior to pursuing entrepreneurship, she had spent 14 years in finance, 11 of which were at Ares. During her finance career, she primarily focused on fundraising and business development across various funds (both public and private) in LA, New York and London and across strategies (Private Equity, Private Debt and Liquid Credit).
Zain earned her Bachelors in Science in Finance and Management Information Systems with a minor in International studies at Boston College. Zain is also a host of her own podcast called Beti Power, which elevates women voices across various backgrounds and cultures and brings their stories to the forefront.
Jan Le Chang
Managing Director
Jan serves as Managing Director at Zenn Capital and brings over two decades of experience in financial services and investment management. Over the last several years, Jan has served in an advisory capacity to various alternative investment firms.
Prior to her advisory roles, Jan spent over ten years at several firms including Centinela Capital, Ares Management, Grove Street Advisors where her responsibilities and focus were primarily on fund manager evaluation, due diligence, and selection as well as investor relations and marketing.
Jan earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with an English minor from UCLA.
Jessica Chia
Principal
Prior to joining Zenn Capital, Jessica spent more than 10 years in the consumer sector, both as an investment banker and an editor. In her most recent role at Lincoln International, Jessica provided sell-side M&A advisory services to middle-market consumer companies offering beauty, wellness, home and apparel products, as well as multi-unit consumer services businesses. Jessica was formerly the Director of Beauty Brands Strategy at Intrepid Investment Bankers, where she worked on a number of beauty & personal care deals.
Prior to investment banking, Jessica was the Executive Beauty Editor at Conde Nast’s Allure Magazine, and provided consultative services to financial professionals at firms like Blackstone, Credit Suisse and TPG as it relates to the beauty and personal care landscape.
Jessica earned her Masters of Business Administration from the University of Southern California (USC) and Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Sociology from Baylor University.
Let's Elevate Together
Fundraising may not be easy, but with Zenn Capital by your side, it becomes a purposeful and well-managed journey. We invite you to explore our services and discover how we can contribute to your growth and success.