Irene Zhang is a purpose-driven entrepreneur, visionary fund manager, and global connector whose bold leadership is redefining the future of inclusive capital, cross-border innovation, and intergenerational wealth transfer. A Silicon Valley tech executive turned impact investor, Irene seamlessly bridges the worlds of investment, entrepreneurship, and social purpose across North America, Asia, and the Middle East. As Managing Partner of ThinkTank.VC, a Silicon Valley-based accelerator, and a newly appointed Partner at Mirai Capital Global (MCG) a $1.5B investment platform backed by the UAE Royal Family Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi—Irene identifies high-impact businesses and empowers them to scale through capital access and elite B2B and B2G relationships.

She is also the founder of the NextGen Owners Bridge Fund, a private credit and impact vehicle launching in July 2025, designed to empower Millennial entrepreneurs to acquire profitable Main Street businesses from retiring Baby Boomers through short-term, secured bridge loans. By filling the critical financing gap left by traditional lenders, the fund facilitates smooth ownership transitions, preserves local economies, and delivers strong, predictable returns to investors. Irene’s model integrates flexible capital with hands-on mentorship and AI-enabled operational tools to ensure post-acquisition success and sustainable business growth. Her passion for advancing women’s leadership and financial freedom is reflected in her role as a global ambassador for How Women Lead and How Women Invest, as well as Co-Chair of BossLadiez, a community for high-achieving women leaders. Irene is deeply committed to empowering others through quality education, meaningful connections, and access to high-value investment opportunities. A true changemaker in today’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape, Irene Zhang is known for her visionary clarity, cross-sector intelligence, and heart-centered leadership. She is celebrated for building bridges across generations, industries, and continents and for shaping the future of business with purpose, authenticity, and boldness.