The speaker reflects on their journey after being diagnosed with tongue cancer, discussing their initial reaction, trust in God, and determination to fight. They highlight the importance of living authentically and expressing oneself without societal expectations, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life. They also discuss the power of prayer, belief in God's healing, and the impact of the cancer diagnosis on their perspective.
Nick Nanakos is the creator of ZIKI – a seed oil-free restaurant that has raised $6.7 million from Gigafund.
In this conversation, we spoke about Nick’s getting diagnosed with cancer, where his ambition comes from, and what role music plays in his life.
(0:00) Intro
(3:12) Sports To Business Parallel
(8:02) Earliest Memories
(10:31) War Mode
(15:03) Ambition
(18:02) Leadership
(21:33) Calling Out VCs
(28:11) TruckBux To Ziki
(36:15) Becoming The Tesla Of Food
(43:39) Points Of Failure
(46:30) Diagnosed With Cancer At 26
(1:03:21) Death
(1:07:12) Generosity
(1:09:41) Music
(1:14:08) Challenge
Links
Ziki: https://ziki.kitchen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zikikitchens
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