The Torah's Hidden Playbook for Founders, with Mega-Entrepreneur Mark Gerson

What if the greatest startup manual ever written wasn’t by a billionaire—but by God?

In this episode of 30 Years in 30 Minutes, mega-entrepreneur Mark Gerson, founder of Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) and United Hatzalah, reveals the hidden lessons of entrepreneurship buried in the Torah.

Mark argues that the Bible is the ultimate startup playbook—a guide to building not just companies, but character, purpose, and long-term success. He shares how ancient wisdom predicts modern business truths, from leadership and risk-taking to discipline, service, and wealth creation.

You’ll learn:

Why the Torah contains timeless principles for founders and leadersHow faith and discipline can outperform luck and timingWhy love, purpose, and business follow the same lawsHow biblical frameworks still drive success in today’s world

From founding GLG to proving that modern data confirms divine wisdom, Gerson’s journey bridges startups and scripture—showing that the most powerful business advice on earth was written 3,000 years ago.

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