Startup Dad Why I Tell Colleagues to Have Kids | Rishabh Jain (Dad of 2, Fermàt Commerce)
In this episode of Startup Dad, Adam Fishman sits down with Rishabh Jain, the CEO of FERMÀT Commerce, a company he launched when his oldest daughter was just a few weeks old. He’s also a husband and father of two kids under the age of four.
In this conversation, Rishabh shares why he believes parenthood actually makes entrepreneurship easier, how he manages family life alongside scaling startups, and the frameworks that help him stay focused and balanced. We discussed:
- Starting a company as a parent: Why Rishabh believes kids force you to prioritize what really matters.
- Advice to colleagues: Why he seriously tells stressed-out founders to “have kids” and how it improves their work.
- Family as an anchor: How a strong marriage allows him to take big risks in his professional life.
- Balance through kids: How playing, creating, and connecting at home helps him show up sharper at work.
- Technology in parenting: Using AI and voice assistants to answer kids’ questions and prepare them for a tech-driven world.
Where to find Rishabh Jain
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishabhmjain/
- X: https://x.com/rishabhmjain
- The Intelligent Marketer: https://www.intelligentmarketerpod.com/
Where to find Adam Fishman
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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/
- X: https://x.com/fishmanaf
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/
In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Introducing Rishabh Jain
(02:10) Why starting a company as a parent is easier
(05:14) Advice to stressed-out colleagues: “Have kids”
(07:18) Traveling internationally with toddlers
(09:44) Hacks for surviving long flights with young kids
(12:40) Starting FERMÀT Commerce with a newborn at home
(16:56) Why kids should see parents doing what they love
(18:21) Raising expectations of adults and patience with kids
(21:02) Morning routines for balance and presence
(25:56) How time with kids makes work more energizing
(33:25) Technology and AI as parenting tools
(41:35) Lightning Round: Dad superpowers, minivans, and more
Resources From This Episode:
FERMÀT Commerce: https://www.fermatcommerce.com/
The Bum Brush: https://www.amazon.com/Bumco-Diaper-Cream-Spatula-Mom-Invented/dp/B00LYQ53JW
What to Expect When You’re Expecting: https://www.amazon.com/What-Expect-When-Youre-Expecting/dp/0761187480
Twitter: @rishabhmjain
Rishabh’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rishabh-jain-show-marketing-podcast-for/id1656571291
Rishabh’s Website: https://www.therishabhjain.com/
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