Turning Challenges into Strengths: Rabbi Rami's Journey from Dyslexia to Business Leadership

Rabbi Rami Goldberg shares his inspiring journey of overcoming dyslexia to become a successful CEO and community leader. From struggling with reading in third grade to co-founding patent broker Optimal IP and working with Israel 365, Rami discusses how learning differences can become business advantages. He explores the power of community support, the importance of structured learning, and how faith intersects with entrepreneurship. Based in Israel, Rami also reflects on resilience during challenging times and the role of shared values in building stronger communities.

Early Challenges & Diagnosis

• Diagnosed with dyslexia around third grade when reading difficulties became apparent
• Experienced the social challenges of being pulled out of class and called upon to read
• Parents advocated for accommodations and support throughout his education

Academic Perseverance and Business Success Through Different Thinking

• Completed extensive religious studies including rabbinical degree despite reading challenges
• Learned Hebrew and Aramaic alongside English, adding complexity to his studies
• Developed rigid scheduling and time management systems to succeed academically
• Notes that dyslexia statistics show 50% of CEOs and 50% of prisoners have the condition
• Transitioned from academic world to business, finding his strengths in sales and entrepreneurship
• Co-founded Optimal IP (international patent attorney broker) and currently works with Israel 365

Community & Support Systems

• Emphasises the crucial role of community support throughout his journey
• Advocates for in-person connections and volunteer work to combat isolation
• Mentors others through business and religious organisations

Best Quote
“The only reason why I can read today is really because of that study partner who really forced me to go through the exercises over and over and over again to the point where I was, you know, to, I'm still not fluent today... But I do have my fourth grader, well, correct me as I'm reading."

Contact Information
Find Rabbi Rami Goldberg here: https://www.youtube.com/@RamiGoldberg and his Israel 365 Biblical Money podcast here: www.theisraelbible.com/biblical-money

Find Leah Brown FRSA here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-brown-frsa-b71b0844/ and @leahtalks_ on Instagram, TikTok and X.

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