Navigating Parenthood with Four Children

This chapter explores the structured approach a couple takes to manage their household with four kids under 10 years old, discussing the challenges and strategies they employ. It touches on the dynamics of transitioning from two to three children, emphasizing the unique traits often observed in the third child and the evolving decision-making processes as the family grows.

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Brian Rothenberg is a general partner at Defy, an early-stage venture firm. He was the former Head of Growth at Eventbrite and has been a serial marketplace founder; starting a services marketplace that was acquired by TaskRabbit in 2011. He's also a husband and the father of four kids. In today's conversation we discussed:

* Pivoting your plans to follow your future spouse

* How to divide and conquer when you've got four kids

* How the family dynamic changes as it grows from one to four kids

* How to prioritize time with your wife amidst the "controlled chaos" of a large family

* Advice he'd give younger Brian and advice he'd ignore

* The wildcard of the "third child"

* How to give up being self-absorbed and become more selfless as a parent

* Mistakes made as a father and the most surprising aspects of becoming a dad

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Where to find Brian Rothenberg

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianrothenberg/