Tara Viswanathan (founder who recently sold her startup) and Alex Modon (startup founder) share their journey from a 15-minute Bumble date to marriage. They discuss Tara's systematic approach to dating (including analyzing 60 first dates), building a relationship while running startups, and their thoughts on balancing ambitious careers with starting a family. A rare glimpse into two founders making partnership work.
Modern Relationships is a podcast from Turpentine. Learn more: www.turpentine.co
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Alex - @alexmodon
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RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Books
The Defining Decade by Meg Jay: https://www.amazon.com/Defining-Decade-Your-Twenties-Matter/dp/0446561754
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro and Preview
(01:41) Tara's Unconventional Quest for "The One"
(05:19) Alex's Journey to Finding Love Unintentionally
(07:53) Tara's "Crazy" Playbook: Love Hacks and Radical Self-Improvement
(12:59) Lessons Learned from Countless "I Dos" (and "I Don'ts")
(14:14) Sponsor: Relationship Hero
(15:49) A Dynamic Approach to Partnership
(18:24) Considering Age Rate and Stage of Life
(19:35) Reclaiming Authentic Power in Love and Life
(23:36) Decoding Each Other's Communication Styles
(28:41) Integrating Family and Work Adventures
(32:50) A Shared Vision for Family and Career
(36:26) Future Family Plans: Adoption
(50:39) Hot Takes on Dating
(51:26) The Core of the Decision: Ask "What Feels Right"
(55:05) Protecting Your Relationship
(59:19) The Dream: An Integrated Life
(1:03:14) Wrap
