Startup Dad

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.

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.

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.

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.