Startup Dad

Listen to past guests like Alex Cohen, Gaurav Vohra, Nick Soman, Ryan Johnson, Trae, and Michelle Stephens share their favorite holiday traditions, best recipes, and disastrous holiday moments as parents. From homemade ornaments to canceled flights, this episode covers it all!

Lloyed Lobo, a Gulf War refugee and co-founder of Boast.ai, shares insights on the power of community, positive discipline in parenting, overcoming depression, mistakes as a Dad, and losing a twin child. Topics include childhood experiences, family dynamics, and rapid-fire parenting questions.

Adam Grenier and other past guests share insights on the best and worst parenting purchases, including a night nanny, unique strollers, and unconventional items. They also discuss the best and worst holiday gifts given to spouses and received, reflecting on the significance of thoughtful presents in relationships.

Eric and Sara Mauskopf discuss their backgrounds, Eric's battle with cancer, decision to step back from work, and working with your spouse. They also talk about preparing for the future during illness, taking kids on adventures, and Philadelphia sports.

Guy Yalif, CEO of Intellimize, discusses founding a company with friends, parenting with ADHD, and building a family-centric company culture. He shares insights on communication, work-life balance, and the importance of rituals with his wife. The episode covers his journey to parenthood, decision-making process, and the challenges of balancing work as a startup CEO. Rapid-fire parenting dilemmas include screen time concerns, favorite Disney movies, and funny family anecdotes.

Marine Veteran and CEO Jake Wood shares insights on combat experience, civilian transition, fatherhood, and being a CEO/founder. Topics include finding time in the day, balancing roles, and being present with family.

Gaurav Vohra, co-founder of Superhuman and father of 1, discusses immigrant work ethic, starting a family with demanding careers, vertical responsibility management, and efficient childcare systems. He shares insights on balancing work and family life, division of labor in households, and the challenges of parenting. The podcast covers topics like Disney movies, furniture assembly mishaps, and the humorous adventures of parenting.

Tobi Emonts-Holley, CEO of Tiphereth and father of six, shares his journey leaving home, parenting philosophy, and being present in fatherhood. He discusses instilling values in kids, lessons from social media, and a typical day with six kids. The episode touches on partnership dynamics, motivation, and the challenges of raising a large family.

CEO of Grindr, George Arison, discusses surrogacy, raising twiblings, and navigating fatherhood as a gay man. Topics include his Soviet upbringing, challenges of gay parenting, preparing kids for different family structures, and the importance of books in parenting.

Casey Woo, founder of Operators Guild and a father of 3, shares insights on balancing career ambitions with parenting duties. He discusses explaining his job to kids, parenting frameworks, favorite children's books, and the concept of Cash vs. Lotto tickets. The podcast also includes a rapid-fire Q&A session on parenting fun and challenges.