

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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Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 7min
Surviving Cancer, Stepping Back From The Workforce And Then Working For Your CEO Spouse | Eric and Sara Mauskopf (parents of 3, Winnie, Google, YouTube)
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.

Nov 16, 2023 • 48min
Creating A Culture That Prioritizes Family | Guy Yalif (father of 2, co-founder/CEO of Intellimize)
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.

Nov 9, 2023 • 51min
Battlefields, Boardrooms and Fatherhood - a Special Veterans Day Edition | Jake Wood (father of 2, Marine Veteran and CEO of Groundswell)
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.

Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 12min
Amazing Parenting Frameworks for You and your Partner | Gaurav Vohra (father of 1, co-founder Superhuman)
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.

Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 4min
What It Takes to Raise SIX Kids and be a CEO | Tobi Emonts-Holley (father of 6, CEO of Tiphereth)
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.

Oct 19, 2023 • 55min
Surrogacy, Raising Twiblings, and Navigating Fatherhood as a Gay Man | George Arison (father of 2, CEO of Grindr)
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.

Oct 12, 2023 • 56min
Balancing Career Ambition With Your Prime Parenting Years | Casey Woo (father of 3, founder of Operators Guild)
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.

Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 14min
Two married company founders on starting companies and family | Trae Stephens & Dr. Michelle Stephens (parents of 2, Founders Fund, Anduril, and Oath Care)
Husband and wife duo, Trae Stephens and Dr. Michelle, share their journey from starting companies to balancing family life. They discuss childhood differences, faith, helpful parenting frameworks, and self-care. Learn how they navigate busy careers, miscarriages, and family with four kids.

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 3min
Fostering creativity, managing ADHD and internet celebrity with the “3rd coolest Dad” in America | Aaron Huey (father of 2, National Geographic photographer, serial creative entrepreneur)
Award-winning National Geographic photographer Aaron Huey shares his journey balancing creativity and parenting, fostering creativity in kids, managing ADHD, internet fame, and societal pressures. From world travels to unique family dynamics, a mix of deep conversations and light-hearted reflections on raising children in the digital age.

Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 2min
Newborns, standup comedy and a new definition of fatherhood | Will Rocklin (new father of 1, Google, Square, Safara)
Will Rocklin, former Head of Product at Safara and aspiring standup comic, discusses meeting his wife, balancing product management with comedy, IVF challenges, babywearing, and redefining fatherhood. They cover parental leave, simplifying life after kids, parenting books, sacrifices, and why Will is PRO minivan!