Andy Lotz

Co-founder and former CEO of Nixon who delivered a TED talk about parenting after his wife Liz died of ovarian cancer, sharing lessons about emotional connection and the ‘world beyond Z’ in family life.

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Nov 14, 2025 • 31min

Go To on AI & Raising Kids After Loss

Andy Lotz, Co-founder and former CEO of Nixon, shares heartfelt insights on parenting after losing his wife, Liz, to ovarian cancer. He reveals how he underestimated the hidden emotional labor in parenting and discovered deeper, nonverbal connections with his kids. Lotz emphasizes the importance of daily routines in building trust and empathy. He urges tech leaders to prioritize authentic parent-child interactions and reflects on the role of AI in shaping emotional growth, reminding us that the real prize in parenting is accessing a child's inner world.

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