EP 40: CAPITAL ADVISORY FOR FOUNDERS AND FUND MANAGERS WITH JENN PULLEN & ZAIN PIRANI
EPISODE COMING SOON
Jennifer Pullen and Zain Pirani are the co-founders of Zenn Capital a strategic partner for growth companies, providing a suite of services designed to propel success in today's dynamic business landscape.
Prior to starting Zenn Capital, Jenn was the COO and CFO of Hello Bello a consumer brand and parenting platform in the natural baby care space, a company she co-founded with celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. For 18 years prior to launching Hello Bello she was a Managing Director at Ares Management 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 UCLA and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Systems and a minor in International Relations from USC.
Zain Pirani spent the last 4 years in consumer products and start-ups, most recently founding a skincare brand. Prior to pursuing entrepreneurship, she spent 14 years in finance, 11 of which were at Ares Management. 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 the host of her own podcast called Beti Power, which elevates women's voices across various backgrounds and cultures and brings their stories to the forefront.
At Zenn Capital, we champion the belief that every visionary founder and dreamer should have an equal opportunity to scale their business seamlessly, regardless of backgrounds or connections. Built on this guiding principle, Zenn Capital emerges as a strategic partner for growth companies, providing a suite of services designed to propel success in today's dynamic business landscape.
Zenn Capital is a trailblazer in delivering unparalleled strategic counsel and guidance to growth-oriented enterprises. Our expertise lies in private placements encompassing equity, debt, and hybrid financing solutions. We specialize in fundraising for managers across distinct categories, where the managers have established themselves as market leaders with a proven track record of excellence. This approach ensures that businesses not only secure the capital needed for expansion but also benefit from our strategic prowess in navigating their specific market terrain.
