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Yuri Tomikawa
Founder & CEO at Zencare.co
Who is Yuri Tomikawa?
Yuri Tomikawa is the Founder and CEO of Zencare, a company she started in 2015 to help people find quality therapists.23 Zencare is a website where users can browse therapist videos, check availability and insurances, and book free calls to find the right fit.12
Tomikawa started Zencare after struggling to find a therapist herself when dealing with career-related stress.14 She found the process overwhelming, with inaccurate fees listed online, unresponsive therapists, and uncertainty about personal fit.4 Tomikawa built Zencare to simplify this process for others.14
Some key facts about Yuri Tomikawa:
- Born in NYC, raised in Tokyo1
- Age 28 as of 20181
- Graduated from Brown University3
- Previously worked as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company3
- Passionate about mental health access, personal wellness, and female empowerment2
Tomikawa's typical workday involves a combination of strategy, operations, and team management.2 She finds joy in her work through smiling, laughing, and celebrating wins with her team.2 Her role models include her parents and Lady Gaga.2
Tomikawa's non-negotiable self-care includes date days with her partner, yoga, and therapy.2 She is proud of how Zencare has helped thousands of people find therapists.2 Tomikawa's advice to budding entrepreneurs is to trust your gut and carve your own path.1
