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From Tradition to Tech Founder – Michael Shapiro on The Leader’s Mindset Podcast
The Leader's Mindset
53 minutes 44 seconds
3 weeks ago
From Tradition to Tech Founder – Michael Shapiro on The Leader’s Mindset Podcast
What does it take to transform an ancient tradition into a thriving modern business? In this episode of The Leader’s Mindset, I sit down with Michael Shapiro, Founder and CEO of Ketubah.com, one of the very first e-commerce companies in the world.Michael’s journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership—a story of how vision, creativity, and grit turned a 2,000-year-old Jewish wedding tradition into a global online brand.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:• How Michael became an e-commerce pioneer before Shopify, Etsy, or Amazon existed.• The leadership lessons he brought from Procter & Gamble—and how they helped him build a purpose-driven team culture.• Why slow, sustainable growth beats “burn and churn” startup tactics when building a business that lasts.• How tradition and technology can coexist, from ancient art to modern AI personalization tools.• The importance of leading with empathy and inclusion—and how Michael keeps his team inspired and connected in a hybrid workplace.Michael’s story isn’t just about technology—it’s about vision, adaptability, and staying true to your values as a leader. Whether you’re a corporate executive, HR professional, or startup founder, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to grow your business, lead your team, and navigate change with confidence.📚 About Michael Shapiro:Michael is the founder of Ketubah.com, a pioneering online business that revived and modernized the Jewish marriage contract through art, technology, and innovation. He’s also the author of Ketubah Renaissance, a book celebrating the artful modern revival of this ancient tradition.💬 Question for you:What’s one traditional idea or process in your industry that you think could be reinvented through technology? Drop your thoughts in the comments!Watch the full episode now and join the conversation about leadership, innovation, and building great teams.Onward and Upward! 🚀✅ If you got value from this episode, do these 3 things:1) Like this video – It helps more people find these insights.2) Subscribe – New leadership content every week!3) Share this episode with a leader who needs to hear this!📌 Exclusive Leadership ProgramsWant to take your leadership development to the next level?📖 Take charge of your own leadership development with our online program: https://www.leducleadership.com/bethebossprogramIf you’re a Human Resources or Learning and Development professional and have a bunch of leaders you’d like to get trained, check out our corporate Leadership Academy for Tech Managers program: https://www.leducleadership.com/leadershipacademy📅 Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Book a discovery call: https://link.marketingmoneymachine.co/widget/bookings/training-discoveryLet’s create the leaders your team deserves.How to reach Michael:Website: https://ketubah.com/Book link: https://jps.org/books/ketubah-renaissance/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-shapiro-ketubah/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ketubahdotcom/How to reach Jason LeDuc:Email: info@leducleadership.comWebsite: https://www.leducleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership
The Leader's Mindset
Join Jason LeDuc to talk with impactful leaders and entrepreneurs about the challenges they face, how they get through them, and what keeps them up at night.
