Ms. Felsman’s Business and Entrepreneurship class at MTA had the privilege of hearing from best selling author and financier Ed Hajim. The talmidim learned about how passion, trust and partnership build the strongest businesses. Hajim’s personal story is riveting. His father was a Syrian immigrant turned Wall Street tycoon. Hajim has held senior management positions with Wall Street firm Lehman Brothers, Furman Selz and Capital Group.

Hajim’s bestseller “The Island of the Four Ps” has received international acclaim. His four Ps focus on passion, principles, partners and plans—all as they relate to “the buckets of life”: self, family, work and community. Hajim is the recipient of the innovation award from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University

His book is written as a fable. Its depth in meaning articulates how one should prepare for the future. The fable highlights the quest of a young man and how he addresses challenges while remaining true to his values and ideals.