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Zak Tanjeloff

Supporter · DISC type s
Co-Founder at Mansa
📍 New York, New York, United States

Zak Tanjeloff is an entrepreneur, financier, and investor focused on entertainment, technology, and AI. A Harvard University graduate, he is a Partner at Rainmaker Holdings and has a track record of early investments in billion-dollar companies like Dollar Shave Club and Rappi. He also co-founded the streaming platform Mansa and produced multiple award-winning films.

Zak has demonstrated a long-standing passion for the convergence of entertainment and technology, starting in college where he produced on-campus concerts for major acts like Bob Dylan and Wu-Tang Clan. He actively supports talent and has a keen eye for identifying promising leaders, particularly in sales and partnerships.

His film, "The Birth of a Nation, " not only won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance but also sold to Fox Searchlight for a record-setting $17. 5 million.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Zak shows up

Risk-averse
Thoughtful In Approach
Procedural

They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. Their decisions are defined by the possible value that they can bring to the organization.
 They usually go by the book, following all rules and procedures.

Priorities

Topics Zak cares about

Entertainment Finance
He is a Partner at Rainmaker Holdings, a specialty financier for the entertainment economy, and has produced multiple commercially successful films.
Early-Stage Investing
Through Tanjeloff Holdings, he was an early investor in major successes like Dollar Shave Club, Rappi, and Klarna, showcasing his skill in identifying high-growth ventures.
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Career

Work history

1-2021 - 8-2024
Co-Founder
Mansa
8-2019
Partner
Rainmaker Holdings
2-2015
Managing Partner
Tanjeloff Holdings
9-2013 - 6-2025
Managing Director
Tiny Giant Entertainment
2-2012 - 12-2017
Chief Revenue & Growth Officer
BD Health Partners Brand Incubator
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Harvard University
Certificate
Harvard Business School Online
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

s

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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