Zak Tanjeloff

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Co-Founder at Mansa

New York, New York, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Generative AI
His public commentary indicates a strong interest in how generative AI is creating new frameworks and solving complex problems beyond just content creation.

Media Appearances

Zak has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Harvard University
Certificate from Harvard Business School Online

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Insights For Selling To Zak

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Show willingness to accommodating their needs or requests
  • Use phrases like ‘others say that’, ‘zero risk in’, ‘seen proof of’ etc.
  • Talk about refund and cancellation policy if the need arises

DONT's

  • Avoid saying anything that sounds like a risky proposition
  • Don’t don the salesperson avatar, be the friendly advisor instead
  • Don’t rush them to make quick decisions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zak is

  • Low risk, approval of other stakeholders and successful process-based evaluation are most important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zak

  • They don’t say no very often, and can take you around in circles sometimes.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zak move?

  • They do not like to rush, so they could be slow in making decisions.
  • Can Zak take some risk or not?

  • They rarely take risks and prefer making decisions supported by others.

You And Zak

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