E73: Dr. Na-Ri Oh - Managing Director and Co-Founder of Black Canyon Ventures

E77: Filip Orth - Head of Investor Relations at ZAKA VC

Filip Orth is the Head of Investor Relations North America at ZAKA VC, which invests in seed & pre-seed stage biotech and robotics startups. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Career Progression 02:43 Early Influences and Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:35 The Role of Venture Capitalists 08:24 Transitioning from VC to Startup 11:14 The Importance of Experience in Investing 14:11 The Evolution of Media and Trends in VC 16:39 Spotting Trends: The AI Revolution 19:38 The Role of Influencers in Venture Capital 22:32 The Challenges and Rewards of VC 23:14 The Shift from Quick Money to Long-Term Wealth 25:05 Investment Strategies for Wealth Preservation 27:40 The Importance of Focus in Investment 32:49 Defining Success and Its True Meaning 36:44 Influential Figures and Their Impact on Our Lives GUEST: Filip Orth 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/filiporth/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/filiporth/?originalSubdomain=sk] 💻 Website: https://zaka.vc/ [https://zaka.vc/] - HOST: Tanaka Tava 💻 Website: https://www.tavamultimedia.com/ [https://www.tavamultimedia.com/] 🎙 Podcast: ⁠Listen to Podcast⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iconic-conversations-with-tanaka-tava/id1530257849] 🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanaka.mindset [https://www.tiktok.com/@tanaka.mindset]

E76: Meenadchi 💛 - Founder & Lead Facilitator of Work With Meenadchi

Meenadchi (she/her) is an ancestral healing practitioner, TEDx speaker, and communications expert whose work centers on social change and embodied transformation. Using the modality of Family Constellation Therapy, Meenadchi supports changemakers and entrepreneurs to understand and release the intergenerational trauma behind limiting beliefs and self-destructive patterns, so that we can do good work without falling into cycles of self-sacrifice and burnout. She is the author of Decolonizing Non-Violent Communication (2019) and is a faculty member with the Trauma of Money™. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Ancestral Healing 02:39 The Power of Connection and Facilitation 05:35 Self-Connection and the Significance of Names 08:04 Navigating Relationships and Family Dynamics 10:41 The Importance of Feeling Emotions 13:33 Building Relationships Beyond Politics 16:08 Intuition and Trusting Yourself 18:46 Letting Go and Embracing Change 21:35 The Role of Rest and Stillness 24:11 Setting Intentions for the Future GUEST: Meenadchi 💛 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenadchi/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenadchi/] 💻 Website: https://www.meenadchi.com [https://www.meenadchi.com/pages/websitehome] - HOST: Tanaka Tava 💻 Website: https://www.tavamultimedia.com/ [https://www.tavamultimedia.com/] 🎙 Podcast: ⁠Listen to Podcast⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iconic-conversations-with-tanaka-tava/id1530257849] 🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanaka.mindset [https://www.tiktok.com/@tanaka.mindset]

E75: Rev. Dr. Anthony Hunt - Founder of Love Ministries Foundation

Rev. Dr. Anthony Hunt is a pastor and teacher of the gospel of Jesus. He is the founder of Love Ministries Foundation Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Iconic Conversations 04:31 The Condition of the Heart 09:05 Dedication to God 13:02 Personal Testimonies and Revelations 17:54 The Mindset of Faith 21:55 Understanding God’s Will 23:52 The Ownership of God 25:22 The Weight of Eternal Choices 27:41 Judgment Begins at Home 30:11 Living with Accountability 31:59 The Responsibility of Leadership 33:28 The Heart of Repentance 35:08 The Impact of Sin 38:03 Understanding Eternity 39:44 The Power of Forgiveness GUEST: Rev. Dr. Anthony Hunt 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hunt-a28aa52b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hunt-a28aa52b/] - HOST: Tanaka Tava 💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠ [https://www.tanakatava.com/] 🎙 Podcast: ⁠Listen to Podcast⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iconic-conversations-with-tanaka-tava/id1530257849] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tavamultimediagroup/ [https://www.instagram.com/tavamultimediagroup/] 🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanaka.mindset [https://www.tiktok.com/@tanaka.mindset]

E74: Deep Tummala- Founder & Managing Partner of Bright Feather Holdings

Satyadeep “Deep” Tummala is an investor and entrepreneur who is focused on bridging the public markets and dynamic private enterprise. He is the Founder of Bright Feather Holdings, LLC, an active angel-investment firm backing high-growth startups across diverse sectors, and Deep Think Investments, LLC, a fiduciary advisory practice that serves high-net-worth clients with tailored strategies grounded in behavioral insight. He has a B.S. in Psychology with a Minor in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Iconic Conversations 01:23 The Role of Relationships in Investing 02:57 Understanding Angel Investing vs. Venture Capital 04:45 The Importance of Psychology in Investment Decisions 07:45 Identifying Genuine Passion in Founders 09:23 Creative Analytics in Investment 10:56 Educating Customers vs. Advertising 12:26 Finding Your Own Path 15:06 Emotional Regulation and Blocking Out Noise 18:00 The Pursuit of Knowledge 20:50 Creating Your Masterpiece 23:32 Embracing Uncertainty and Learning 26:01 The Importance of Confidence and Balance GUEST: Deep Tummula 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyadeep-tummala/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyadeep-tummala/] - HOST: Tanaka Tava 💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠ [https://www.tanakatava.com/] 🎙 Podcast: ⁠Listen to Podcast⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iconic-conversations-with-tanaka-tava/id1530257849] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tavamultimediagroup/ [https://www.instagram.com/tavamultimediagroup/] 🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanaka.mindset [https://www.tiktok.com/@tanaka.mindset]

E73: Dr. Na-Ri Oh - Managing Director and Co-Founder of Black Canyon Ventures

Dr. Na-Ri Oh is a physician, biopharmaceutical executive with 15+ years of experience, biotech investor, and healthcare podcast host. As Managing Director and Co-Founder of Black Canyon Ventures, Na-Ri invests in early-stage biotech companies, especially those focusing on rare diseases. Prior, she held roles in global marketing and strategy at Top 20 biopharmaceutical companies, bringing life-saving medicines to patients across six continents. Before her time in biopharma, Na-Ri worked as an Infectious Disease physician, primarily in HIV medicine. In her free time, Na-Ri co-hosts The Real Pharma podcast, where she explores healthcare topics with industry pathfinders. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Iconic Conversations 01:54 Dr. Na-Ri Oh: A Journey in Healthcare and Investment 03:45 The Shift Towards Health and Wellness 08:26 AI's Role in the Future of Healthcare 11:49 Cultural Identity and Growing Up Between Worlds 16:43 The American Dream: Opportunities and Challenges 20:15 Choosing Positivity in a Complex World 21:38 The Ripple Effect of Kindness 25:51 Finding Happiness and Contentment 29:19 Embracing Change and New Challenges 30:15 Innovating Drug Development for Rare Diseases 36:22 Philosophical Insights on Life and Maturity Links: GUEST: Dr. Na-Ri Oh 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narioh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/narioh] - HOST: Tanaka Tava 💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠ [https://www.tanakatava.com/] 🎙 Podcast: ⁠Listen to Podcast⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iconic-conversations-with-tanaka-tava/id1530257849] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tavamultimediagroup/ [https://www.instagram.com/tavamultimediagroup/] 🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanaka.mindset [https://www.tiktok.com/@tanaka.mindset]