Shtark Tank This Rabbi Built a Startup That Rewards You for Living Healthy ft. Rav Sam Fromson
Is it possible to build a profitable company that is focused on doing good in the world?
Is it possible for a busy professional to live a healthy lifestyle?
Is it possible for a startup co-founder to also serve as an assistant rabbi of a shul?
For Sam Fromson, the answer isn’t just yes—it’s his reality.
As the co-founder and COO of YULife and community rabbi of Golders Green Synagogue, Sam has shattered common misconceptions about work, health, and Torah leadership. In this episode, we dive into his journey and explore what it means to integrate success, meaning, and personal well-being.
Sam shares how startup life taught him lessons in emuna, how his venture-backed company is revolutionizing insurance with a focus on well-being, and how his role as a rabbi deepens his impact both in business and in the community.
We also cover:
- The surprising parallels between emuna and entrepreneurship
- Building a healthy lifestyle as a busy professional
- Mindfulness, reframing stress, and the power of “I get to”
- Creating meaningful work in a for-profit world
🔥 Plus, don’t miss the lightning round where Sam reveals his favorite sefer, his ideal Friday night, and his dream career if he ever left the startup world.
🎧 Tune in now for an inspiring conversation packed with wisdom, strategy, and the practical realities of balancing Torah, career, and family life.
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