Ari Katz. Exited Founder: Why Psychedelics as My New Venture

Mar 21, 2024

Ari Katz, exited founder of a top dermatology chain, shares his transition to revolutionizing mental health with psychedelic medicine. Topics include selling his business, seeking help for mental health, utilizing financial freedom, launching Roar, the effects of psychedelics, and applying neuroplasticity for personal growth.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Navigating Business Partnerships and Selling a Company

02:34 • 21min

Exploring Health and Self-Discovery Through Psychedelics and Wellness

23:31 • 4min

Exploring the Transformative Power of Psychedelics

27:51 • 27min

Reflection on Life, Potential, and Success

55:09 • 3min

Navigating Success, Personal Growth, and Family Responsibilities

58:29 • 5min

Wellness Routine and Personal Reflections

01:03:08 • 8min

Choosing Positive Influences for Personal Growth

01:11:10 • 28min

Ari Katz teamed up with his celebrity doctor wife to create and sell one of the largest dermatology chains in the US. The exit afforded him the time and resources to explore his longstanding obsession with mental health. Ari’s new purpose? To revolutionize mental health care by advancing the psychedelic medicine movement. In this inspirational episode, Ari opens up about his journey from business exit to a life filled with meaning and fulfillment, driven by a powerful new purpose.

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Timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:18: Welcome 00:01:49: Ari's previous dermatology business 00:02:34: Partnership and business dynamics with his wife 00:10:37: Selling the business 00:13:56: Post-exit reflections 00:19:05: Mental health 00:21:30: Decision to seek help for mental health 00:21:44: Overcoming Depression and Anxiety 00:24:01: Discovering Natural Alternatives to Conventional Medications 00:24:47: Utilising Financial Freedom for Personal Growth 00:26:26: Facing the Second Mountain - Shifting the Focus from Personal to Community Centric 00:27:13: Launch of the new company, Roar 00:28:11: The Effect of Psychedelics 00:31:30: Pioneering Psychedelics in the Startup Space 00:32:08: Exited Founders and Psychedelics 00:32:28: Taking a Leap into Psychedelics 00:33:10: Recommended Psychedelic for Beginners 00:36:11: Applying Neuroplasticity Through Psychedelic Medicines 00:38:31: Breaking Habits with Neuroplasticity 00:39:01: Ketamine Assisted Therapy and Ego Dissolution 00:40:34: Perspective on Psychedelics 00:41:35: Comparing Ketamine to Other Psychedelics 00:42:50: Concerns About Psychedelic Experiences 00:44:14: Discovering Psychedelic Medicine Through Media 00:45:37: Abuse of Psychedelic Drugs and the War on Drugs 00:49:52: The Impact of Politics and Divisiveness on Mental Health 00:51:26: The Risks and Stigmas Around Psychedelic Medicines 00:53:24: Exploring The Spiritual World with Psychedelic Medicines 00:56:58: Realizing Personal Potential and Striving for Self-Improvement 00:58:07: Re-evaluating the Definition of Success 00:59:10: Personal Success Definition 01:00:04: Business Success and Liquidity Event 01:01:22: Psychedelic Medicine and Personal Growth 01:02:07: New Business Announcement - Betterness 01:03:03: Current Medications and Supplements 01:07:06: Dealing with ADHD 01:13:46: Choosing People to Spend Time With 01:16:28: A Perfectly Fulfilling Life for Ari 01:18:12: Rating Personal Fulfilment 01:20:30: Perception of Wealth & Fulfillment 01:26:41: Perspective on Global Issues 01:28:39: Joy Derived from Family, God and Spirituality 01:32:13: Learning after Selling the Company 01:37:17: Striving for perfection and the role of luck in success 01:37:49: Importance of sharing entrepreneurial stories and overcoming challenges 01:38:14: Gratitude and appreciation for the podcast and its host, Anastasia 01:38:58: Concluding the conversation and future meeting plans