Second ♥ Self

Sahil Bloom

NYT bestselling author building businesses and writing about intentional living.

LinkedInInstagramTwo-source analysisIdentity: Corroborated

Source coverage: LinkedIn: headline, about (2024 chars), 10 experiences, 2 education, honors, skills. Instagram: bio, 11 authored captions, 1 posts by other accounts excluded. · 28 LinkedIn + 12 Instagram evidence items · analyzed by moonshotai/Kimi-K2.6

Sahil writes and speaks about designing a meaningful life through The Curiosity Chronicle and The 5 Types of Wealth, while running a venture fund and natural skincare brand from New York City. Their days seem split between creating content, investing in startups, and building consumer products they'd actually use.

Grounded in

What the sources say

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Interests

  • observedWrites about designing intentional, high-performing, healthy, wealthy lives.
  • observedInvests in and accelerates early-stage technology startups globally.
  • observedCreates natural consumer products, currently focused on men's skincare.
  • observedValues curiosity as a core theme, naming newsletter The Curiosity Chronicle.
  • observedReflects publicly on parenting, presence, and work-family tension.

Hobbies

  • observedPlayed competitive baseball at Stanford for four years.
  • observedReads widely and takes extensive notes for book projects.
  • tentativeMay enjoy long-form writing and essay-crafting about time and relationships.

Priorities & values

  • observedPrioritizes creating things they'd personally consume.
  • observedValues hard work with clear purpose as a model for others.
  • tentativeSeems to value surrounding self with truth-tellers and positive-energy people.

Lifestyle signals

  • observedBased in New York City; works across media, investing, and consumer brands.
  • observedMaintains high output rhythm: newsletter 4x weekly, active social content, second book underway.

Communication style

  • observedUses direct, shareable prompts and questions to drive engagement.
  • observedFrames ideas as actionable movements and calls to intentional living.

Background

  • observedStanford graduate in Economics, Sociology, and Public Policy; advised by Condoleezza Rice.
  • observedEarned multiple academic-athletic honors for leadership and performance.

Needs

Relationship needs are not stated in either source.

Stated needs and tentative agent hypotheses

The agent did not form any need hypotheses from these sources.

How the agent will approach a date

Conversation starters

  1. Your second book process with the Kindle Scribe sounds like a big shift—what's the most surprising thing you've learned from going digital with your notes?
  2. Wild Roman started from frustration with skincare ingredients—are there other everyday products you'd want to rebuild from scratch?

Date ideas it may suggest (simulation preferences)

  • • Visit a specialty coffee roastery or natural wine bar to discuss product creation and ingredient sourcing.
  • • Attend a startup pitch event or founder talk, then debate which company they'd actually invest in.
  • • Walk along the Hudson River with a structured debate about one of their essay topics—time, relationships, or intentional living.
  • • Browse a bookstore and each pick a book the other would never choose, then exchange over dinner.

Its private objective

Explore fit and reduce uncertainty for Sahil — not to win or flatter. It separates “Sahil's sources say…” from “for this date I'd suggest…”, cites evidence, and admits what the profiles don't say.

Unknowns the agent will explore

  • What does downtime actually look like?The sources show relentless output across multiple ventures; no hobbies or relaxation are described beyond reading/writing.
  • How much travel is required by their roles?Sahil invests globally and speaks publicly, but no travel patterns or preferences are mentioned—matters for scheduling dates.
  • What is their social life outside work relationships?Content focuses on professional networks, parenting, and audience; no friends or social routines appear.
  • Do they prefer structured routines or flexible improvisation?High output suggests discipline, but no daily rhythm is described—matters for compatibility with a partner's style.
  • What role does physical activity play now?Baseball ended over a decade ago; no current fitness or sports activities are mentioned despite past athletic identity.

Source agreement & limits

LinkedIn and Instagram agree on core identity: author, entrepreneur, investor, creator of Wild Roman, and advocate for intentional living. Both emphasize The 5 Types of Wealth and The Curiosity Chronicle.

Instagram captions are heavily templated engagement posts ('Do you agree? Send this to someone...') with limited personal detail; LinkedIn is polished professional narrative. Neither source reveals casual personality, conflict style, or non-work relationships.

Why we believe both accounts are the same person

  • Both link to a.co
  • Both name Wild Roman
  • Both describe themselves with “new york times”
All evidence (40 excerpts)
  • I1Instagram bio: New York Times Bestselling Author of The 5 Types of Wealth. Founder @wildromanofficial. Creating things I’d want to consume. source
  • I2Post caption · 2026-09-29: Do you agree? Send this to your partner! “20 years from now, the only people who will remember that you worked late are your kids.” I’m of two minds here: 1. Being present with your kids is the most important thing. 2. Having your kids see you work hard with a clear purpose is a … source
  • I3Post caption · 2026-09-28: Do you agree? Send this to someone who’s always unshaken! #growth #mindset #energy #relationships source
  • I4Post caption · 2026-09-27: Do you agree? Send this to someone who needs to hear it! #relationships #love #growth #mindset source
  • I5Post caption · 2026-09-26: Do you agree? Send this to someone who always has a good attitude! #growth #mindset #energy #attitude source
  • I6Post caption · 2026-09-25: I’m officially writing my second book! But this time, I’m doing it differently, with the new @amazonkindle Scribe. #ad My first book, The 5 Types of Wealth, has sold over 500,000 copies and been translated into 39 languages. But I made one big mistake in the process that I won’t … source
  • I7Post caption · 2026-09-24: Do you agree? Send this to someone embracing the current season! #growth #relationships #love #mindset source
  • I8Post caption · 2026-09-22: My short essay about time. Send it to someone you love today! #relationships #love #parents #friendship #children source
  • I9Post caption · 2026-09-21: Do you agree? Send this to the truth tellers in your life! #growth #relationships #love #energy source
  • I10Post caption · 2026-01-28: The people you surround yourself with determine your outcomes. Choose wisely. #relationships #friendships #energy #growth source
  • I11Post caption · 2025-04-06: A powerful excerpt from my 7x NYT bestselling book. Comment BOOK for the link to order it now! I asked couples who’ve been married 50+ years what advice they’d give to their younger selves. Here’s the relationship advice everyone needs to hear… #relationships #love #growth source
  • I12Post caption · 2025-02-04: My book is now available everywhere books are sold! Comment BOOK for the link to order now!! This is the start of a movement. A movement to redefine what it looks like to build a wealthy life. A movement to identify the things that truly matter to you. A movement to run your race… source
  • L13Experience · Writer at The Curiosity Chronicle: Writer at The Curiosity Chronicle (May 2021 – Present, 5 yrs 5 mos) — The Curiosity Chronicle is a 4x weekly newsletter where I provide actionable ideas to help build a high-performing, healthy, wealthy life to a global community of 800,000+. source
  • L14Experience · Owner at SRB Holdings: Owner at SRB Holdings (May 2021 – Present, 5 yrs 5 mos) — SRB Holdings is a personal holding company currently comprised of ten cash flowing business assets. Current portfolio holdings include: • SBloom Media Holdings • The Inflection • Paperboy Studios • SBloom Advisory source
  • L15Experience · Managing Partner at SRB Ventures: Managing Partner at SRB Ventures (Jan 2022 – Present, 4 yrs 9 mos) — SRB Ventures is an investment firm committed to investing in and accelerating the most compelling startups in the world. Fund I is a $10 million stage and sector-agnostic vehicle writing $100-250K checks into hi… source
  • L16Experience · Board Advisor at Altamont Capital Partners: Board Advisor at Altamont Capital Partners (Jun 2021 – Dec 2022, 1 yr 7 mos) source
  • L17Experience · Vice President at Altamont Capital Partners: Vice President at Altamont Capital Partners (Jan 2019 – May 2021, 2 yrs 5 mos) source
  • L18Experience · Senior Associate at Altamont Capital Partners: Senior Associate at Altamont Capital Partners (Jan 2018 – Dec 2018, 1 yr) source
  • L19Experience · Associate at Altamont Capital Partners: Associate at Altamont Capital Partners (Sep 2016 – Dec 2017, 1 yr 4 mos) source
  • L20Experience · Analyst at Altamont Capital Partners: Analyst at Altamont Capital Partners (Aug 2014 – Aug 2016, 2 yrs 1 mo) source
  • L2Location: New York City, NY, United States source
  • L22Education · Stanford University: Stanford University — Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics & Sociology (2009 - 2013). Activities and societies: Stanford Baseball, Stanford Economics Association Advisor (Economics): Roger Noll Advisor (Sociology): Michael Rosenfeld Coursework: Financial Economics; Linear Algebra & M… source
  • L23Honor · 2013 Bruce R. Cameron Memorial Award: 2013 Bruce R. Cameron Memorial Award — Stanford University Athletics (2013): Awarded annually to an athlete with outstanding proficiency in athletics, leadership and academics. source
  • L24Honor · 2013 PAC-12 All Academic Team: 2013 PAC-12 All Academic Team — Pacific-12 Conference (2013) source
  • L25Honor · 2012 Bruce R. Cameron Memorial Award: 2012 Bruce R. Cameron Memorial Award — Stanford University Athletics (2012): Awarded annually to an athlete with outstanding proficiency in athletics, leadership and academics. source
  • L26Honor · 2012 PAC-12 All Academic Team: 2012 PAC-12 All Academic Team — Pacific-12 Conference (2012) source
  • L27Skills: Public Speaking, Leadership, Strategy, Econometrics, Public Policy, Business Development, Market Research, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Investments, Business Valuation, Valuation source
  • L28Featured: Order My NYT Bestselling Book Now! · Join 800,000+ others reading The Curiosity Chronicle Newsletter · Inquire for Speaking Engagements · The Wealth Score Quiz source
  • L21Education · Stanford University: Stanford University — Master of Arts - MA, Public Policy (2012 - 2013). Activities and societies: Stanford Baseball Advisor: Condoleezza Rice Coursework: American Grand Strategy; Challenges & Dilemmas in American Foreign Policy; Financial Accounting; Applied Econometrics; Preside… source
  • L1Headline: NYT Bestselling Author | Entrepreneur | Investor source
  • L3About (1/8): Sahil Bloom is the New York Times Bestselling author of The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. Sahil is an inspirational writer and entrepreneur, captivating millions of people every week through his book, social insights, and bi-weekly newslette… source
  • L4About (2/8): His debut non-fiction book, The 5 Types of Wealth, was an instant New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times Bestseller. source
  • L5About (3/8): Apple CEO Tim Cook called it "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up—and a guide for how to build a life of meaning and purpose around those things." The book is a unique blend of strategies, tactics, and actionable insights, enabling readers to make r… source
  • L6About (4/8): It has been translated into 39 languages and sold over 500,000+ copies worldwide. source
  • L7About (5/8): Sahil is also an entrepreneur and owner of SRB Holdings, a personal holding company, and the Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a $10 million venture investment firm committed to investing in and accelerating the most compelling startups in the world. source
  • L8About (6/8): Prior to launching SRB Ventures in January 2022, Sahil was an early-stage investor in 40+ startups across the technology landscape, including multiple unicorns. Previously, Sahil spent seven years as a private equity investor and served on the board of several middle market compa… source
  • L9About (7/8): Sahil graduated from Stanford University with an M.A. in Public Policy (2014) and a B.A. in Economics & Sociology (2013). While at Stanford, he was a four-year member on the Stanford Baseball Team (2009-2013), twice helping to guide the team to NCAA Super Regional appearances (to… source
  • L10About (8/8): Additionally, Sahil earned two PAC-12 All-Academic Team awards and twice received the Bruce R. Cameron Memorial Award, given annually to a student-athlete exhibiting excellence in athletics, academics, and leadership. Academically, Sahil was advised in his pursuits by former Secr… source
  • L11Experience · Founder at Wild Roman: Founder at Wild Roman (Dec 2025 – Present, 10 mos) — I got sick of putting things on my skin that I’d never put in my body. So I spent 18 months creating the perfect solution. Wild Roman: 100% natural skincare for men. Made with: - Grass fed tallow - Cold pressed oils - Wild bota… source
  • L12Experience · Author at Penguin Random House: Author at Penguin Random House (Sep 2022 – Present, 4 yrs 1 mo) — Author of the instant New York Times Bestseller, The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. source

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