S1E20 Sabba Nazhand: From War Baby to Tech Executive, Overcoming Adversity, and Conscious Leadership
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Sabba Nazhand is a self-made tech executive, investor, and advisor, and is on a mission to help bring more diverse voices to the psychedelic space by integrating the power of technology and a startup mindset. Sabba immigrated to the US as a child from war-torn Iran and spent his early career building towards a version of the American dream from dabbling in entrepreneurship to leading companies and global teams, living in places like Hong Kong, London, and NYC. He found himself faced with burnout and started a personal journey with plant medicine and overall mental health and it has completely shifted his personal and professional perspectives. Now, especially as the Iranian diaspora is faced with a crisis of dual identities, his commitment to driving conscious leadership through an integrated lifestyle is more important than ever.
Episode Description:
In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable life journey of Sabba Nazhand, a self-made technology executive and an immigrant who was born during the Iran-Iraq war in Tehran, Iran. Sabba shares his powerful story of being born prematurely during the war and how his parents made incredible sacrifices to save his life. We explore his struggles and the mindset of constant striving to level up, especially as an immigrant in a new country and rising to a tech executive without a formal education.
The episode also delves into the transformative impact of psychedelics on Sabba's life and how they led him to a more profound sense of spirituality and self-awareness. We discuss the emerging world of plant medicines and psychedelics and the diverse characters it attracts, from genuine healers to those seeking to exploit the space for profit. Sabba shares his insights as a conscious leader in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of empathy, trustworthiness, optimism, communication, and the courage to do hard things.
Show Notes:
- Sabba Nazhand shares his incredible life journey as an immigrant born during the Iran-Iraq war and the sacrifices his parents made to save his life.
- The importance of constantly striving to level up and the struggles faced by immigrants.
- Sabba's insights into modern and conscious leadership, emphasizing empathy, trustworthiness, optimism, communication, self-awareness, and the ability to embrace challenges.
- Sabba's transformative experiences with psychedelics and the profound impact on his spirituality and self-awareness.
- The emerging market of plant medicines and psychedelics, and the diverse characters involved in the space.
- The challenges faced by the Iranian diaspora and the ongoing struggle for freedom and justice in Iran.
- Sabba's hope for the future, driven by his personal growth, family support, and belief in conscious leadership.
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabbanazhand/
IG: www.instagram.com/sabba_getzehn
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