Startup Dad The Portfolio Career That Made Him a Better Parent | Ben Erez (Dad of 1, PM Coach/Product Advisor)
Jun 19, 2025
Ben Erez, a former product leader and current solopreneur from Brooklyn, shares his journey of balancing fatherhood and a portfolio career. He discusses why solo parenting can feel less stressful, the benefits of structured routines, and how these elements help him stay present with his daughter, Gaia. Ben also reflects on the pros and cons of becoming a parent and the importance of community support through local dad groups. He emphasizes the value of revenue diversification and focused commitments in achieving stability as a solopreneur.
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Dog As Family Roomba
- Ben describes raising an almost-eight-year-old golden retriever and a toddler named Gaia who bond over dropped food.
- He uses humor to show how the dog doubles as a floor-cleaning Roomba in family life.
Parenthood As Creative Destruction
- Ben frames parenthood as creative destruction that forces reprioritization and intentionality.
- The change trims default habits and replaces them with more meaningful, organized chaos.
Diversify Work Into Complementary Streams
- Build a portfolio career by diversifying roles instead of juggling multiple fractional gigs simultaneously.
- Use small, distinct income streams (fractional work, courses, products, podcast) to reduce risk and stay energized.
