Episode 11: High Expectations, Honest Parenting, & How Time is Nothing with Adam Schoenfeld

“I do not think about legacy. I just hope that my kids will carry forward a few of the values that will be important forever, like honesty.”

In this episode, I sit down with Adam Schoenfeld, CEO and co-founder of Keyplay, multi-time founder, ICP obsessive, and proud dad of two. We dive deep into what it means to build something meaningful—both in business and at home.

Adam opens up about raising entrepreneurial kids, why he deletes every app from his phone during vacation, and how his 92-year-old grandfather continues to shape his values today. We talk about startup life, presence over perfection, and the surprising power of letting your daughter “just cook.” We also cover his daughter’s Etsy dreams, what golf taught him about discipline, and why legacy might not be about a name on a building—but about being remembered for telling the truth, even when it’s hard.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:36) Reflecting on time and parenting

(02:29) Adam's entrepreneurial journey

(03:37) Balancing work and family life

(07:07) The influence of family values

(11:34) Legacy and life lessons

(20:08) Advice to 21-year-old self

Connect with my guest:

Adam Schoenfeld on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamschoenfeld/ 

Explore Keyplay: https://keyplay.io/ 

Connect with me:

Kyle Lacy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/

Explore Docebo: https://www.docebo.com/

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