Meet Rachel Kaplan | CEO, H-PROOF

We had the good fortune of connecting with Rachel Kaplan and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rachel, how do you think about risk?

I started out wanting to be an attorney, and it wasn’t until just before graduating from law school that I realized it wasn’t the right career for me. I felt I might be happier following in my family’s entrepreneurial footsteps. So, instead of joining a law firm, I joined a startup to learn how to build a business from the ground up.

Making that leap was scary at the time. On the sliding scale of risk, being an attorney scores fairly low, whereas working for startups scores much, much higher because so many fail. Once I made the decision, though, it felt right. And that decision set me on the path that ultimately led to founding my company H-PROOF.

I learned that risk is really a mental construct that we trigger when something is outside of our comfort zone, and can ultimately stand in our way. Whether a decision is big or small, I find that being faced with the possibility of what may happen if I do nothing makes it much easier to act, even if it’s “risky”.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m the CEO and Co-Founder of H-PROOF, The Anytime You Drink Vitamin. It’s the world’s first doctor-developed chewable tablet that supports alcohol metabolism, promotes liver health, and restores vital nutrients so you can wake up feeling better than you should.

I had the initial idea in November 2015 when a prenatal vitamin helped me feel better after a night of drinking. My
mother, Dr. Linda J. Kaplan, MD, and I worked on the formula as a side project for 2 years until I moved back home to South Florida from NYC so that I could work on H-PROOF full time.

Starting and running a business is not without its challenges, but when customers tell us how our product has positively impacted them, it makes it all worthwhile. It is incredible to have an idea, turn that idea into a product, and actually make people’s lives better!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?

I live in Hollywood Lakes and love showing people around this beautiful area! This is my perfect weekend itinerary:

Friday: Enjoy dinner at Hotsy Totsy followed by a nightcap at the Sidecar Speakeasy.

Saturday: Go for a nice morning walk around the Lakes and then spend the afternoon enjoying burgers and crab legs at Le Tub. For dinner, we’d head to Krakatoa and then pop across the street to Mickey Byrne’s for a few drinks and a fun night out.

Sunday: Rent kayaks at West Lake Park and then head to Taco Beach Shack for a late lunch.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My mother Dr. Linda J. Kaplan, MD didn’t support my initial leap from law to startups, but once she saw my happiness and growth, she jumped on-board. Now, she’s my business partner and an integral part of my support system!

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