Education: Bachelor of talmudic law, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim-Lubavitch (2010); rabbinical ordination, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim-Lubavitch (2010)
Biggest business achievement: With the support of a fantastic team, I have created a new division within the company, effectively creating a startup within the firm, and have overseen its growth into a leading financial contributor.
Biggest obstacle overcome: Truthfully, I don’t feel that I have faced any obstacles. Every day brings its challenges; however, I see them as learning opportunities. As a fourth-generation family member in a family business, I am always focused on earning my own credibility and not getting painted with the brush of nepotism.
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Biggest influence: My mentor and teacher, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, who taught me that no mountain is too big to climb.
Most important lesson I’ve learned in business: Failure is not an option. A creative solution can always be found.
First job: Camp counsellor
Advice I’d give the younger me: There will always be a solution; don’t be scared to try an innovative solution nor be afraid to fail.
