
"Modern Relationships"
We rarely get to hear how people actually make relationships work, especially in the high-pressure, fast-paced world of tech. While there's endless dating advice out there, what's missing are the real, unfiltered stories of how ambitious people navigate modern relationships and build a life together.Unlike every other aspect of modern life that can be solved with an app or outsourced to a service, building meaningful relationships remains stubbornly resistant to quick fixes. Through conversations with leading relationship thinkers and candid interviews with real couples, we dig into the raw truth of what it takes to make partnerships work - from the challenges and fights to the breakthroughs and lessons learned along the way. I believe we learn best from seeing how others have navigated similar paths. These conversations offer honest perspectives on what it really takes to make modern relationships work in our corner of the world.Hosted by Erik Torenberg, investor and entrepreneur.Modern Relationships is part of the Turpentine podcast network.
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E1: Marriage Is a Prison (In a Good Way) | Delian Asparouhov & Nadia Asparouhova
Delian Asparouhov, a Founders Fund partner and co-founder of Varda Space Industries, teams up with his partner, author Nadia Asparouhov, to share their unique insights into modern relationships. They recount the humorous burrata incident from their first date and discuss conflict resolution approached with less conversation. The couple dives into balancing ambitious careers and family life, highlights the importance of emotional support, and emphasizes that honesty and communication are key to thriving partnerships. Their candid reflections reveal the joys and challenges of navigating love in the tech world.

Dec 18, 2024 • 2min
Introducing "Modern Relationships"
Introducing "Modern Relationships" a podcast about how people in tech actually make relationships work. Preview from episode 1 with Delian Asparouhov (Founders Fund, Varda Space Technology) and Nadia Asparouhova (author), interviewed by Erik Torenberg
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