Startup Dad
Adam Fishman
Adam Fishman (author of a top business newsletter on Substack with 11K+ subscribers) interviews executives, entrepreneurs, and company leaders in technology companies who are also fathers. They discuss the tough aspects of work, parenting, family, the mistakes made and lessons learned along the way. All episodes at www.startupdadpod.com.
Episodes
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Mar 7, 2024 • 1h
Autism, The Fallacy Of Control And Putting In The Reps | Stew Bradley (father of 2, NFL, El Cap Holdings)
Former NFL linebacker Stew Bradley discusses his transition to finance, parenting an autistic child, the fallacy of control in parenting, and the importance of 'putting in the reps' both professionally and personally.
Feb 29, 2024 • 52min
Parenting Strategies For Raising Four Kids | Brian Rothenberg (father of 4, Defy, Eventbrite)
Brian Rothenberg, Defy General partner and father of four, shares insights on pivoting plans for family, dynamics of growing from one to four kids, prioritizing time with spouse, advice for younger self, becoming selfless as a parent, and funny parenting anecdotes like car debates and children's requests.
Feb 22, 2024 • 59min
Bringing Up Bebe, Simplicity Parenting and Lessons from Growing Up on a Ranch | Tye DeGrange (father of 2, founder of Round Barn Labs)
Tye DeGrange, founder of Round Barn Labs and ex-Amazon, eBay, and Commission Junction employee, shares insights on growing up on a ranch, parenting philosophies, meeting his wife, and the importance of consistency, simplicity, and a structured day in raising kids.
Feb 15, 2024 • 55min
Astrophysics, Saving the Planet and Raising Three Kids | Casey Handmer (father of 3, founder of Terraform Industries)
Casey Handmer, astrophysicist and founder of Terraform Industries, discusses productivity, optimism, and parenting three kids. He shares how he and his wife manage a busy household, the importance of long-term projects, and their kids' relationship with technology.
Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 2min
Navigating Cultural Identity and Aging Parents | Patrick Moran (father of 2, Robinhood, Spotify, Netflix)
Patrick Moran, father of two with a tech background, discusses childhood in Philippines, instilling grit in kids, long-distance parenting, 80's parenting vs today, and mishaps with frozen pipes in an entertaining and insightful conversation.
Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 9min
Exploring the Spectrum of Discipline and Parenting Principles | Mike Smith (father of 1, Footwork, StitchFix, Walmart.com)
Mike Smith, General Partner at Footwork VC, discusses parenting principles, balancing work and family, discipline, and navigating privilege with kids. He reflects on childhood experiences, raising an independent child, presenting a united front in discipline, and the impact of geographic distance on family dynamics.
Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 4min
How Upbringing Shapes Our Views On Parenting, Technology, and AI | Chris Miller (father of 1, Hubspot)
Chris Miller, VP of Product at Hubspot, discusses how upbringing influences parenting views and technology choices. Topics include AI integration in products, early fatherhood challenges, parenting decisions in the digital age, and entertaining dad insights on parenting items and entertainment choices.
Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 1min
Becoming An Empty Nester And A Trusted Advisor To Your Kids | Darin Swanson (father of 2, New Relic, Gatsby, Bounti.ai)
Darin Swanson, former VP of Engineering for New Relic, talks about transitioning into advisory work, childhood in Northern Canada, balancing work and family, parenting adult children, and the worst parenting advice he's received.
Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 10min
Building A Community For Dads And Your Family | Matt Ragland (father of 3, HeyCreator, Podia, ConvertKit)
Matt Ragland, founder of Digital Dads, discusses the importance of community for fathers, homeschooling, outward expressions of love, taking kids on adventures, and helping them have a vision greater than themselves. He also shares insights on pursuing self-employment for better work-life balance.
Dec 29, 2023 • 2h 24min
The Best of Startup Dad for 2023 (Multiple guests)
The podcast highlights the best moments and insights from Startup Dad guests in 2023. Topics include parenting mistakes, successes, challenges, frameworks for success, advocacy for kids with special needs, coping with loss, and dads' optimism for 2024.
