Adam Fishman (startup executive and father of two) interviews executives, entrepreneurs, and company leaders in who are also fathers. They discuss the joyful and tough aspects of work, parenting, family, the mistakes made and lessons learned along the way.
Today I'm releasing the best of Startup Dad from 2024! Across over 50 hours of conversations, hundreds of topics, and approaching 100 Dads (and Moms) I've covered a lot. In this episode you'll hear from dozens of executives and founders like Scott Belsky of Adobe, Immad Akhund from Mercury, Siqi Chen from Runway, Chris Miller from Hubspot, Lane Shackleton from Coda and Adam Nash from Daffy. You'll also hear best-selling authors and experts like Sean Ellis, Nir Eyal, Linda Flanagan and “Dad Brain” expert Darby Saxby alongside some lesser-known founders and solopreneurs who are making it work or sometimes just barely surviving.The goal of Startup Dad has always been to learn something new about parenting and to normalize hearing more successful male leaders talk about their families—the struggles and the successes.In this episode highlights include:* The role of technology and artificial intelligence in our kids' lives* The importance of modeling the right behavior and how to recover when you don't* How to partner successfully with your significant other* How we approach our own aging parents* Navigating cultural differences inside your own family* Building companies while raising kids* How to approach paternity leave as a startup founder* Defining and creating quality time* Whether work/life balance is possible, a myth, or should be re-thought entirely—Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:49] AI/Tech & parenting[7:56] Talking to kids about over-reliance on AI?[8:57] What's the most interesting thing that one of your kids has done with ChatGPT?[19:46] Tech parents limiting kid's access to tech[21:53] Modeling behavior[33:15] Adult children & relationships[41:18] Aligned & disaligned w/ partner in parenting[55:45] Raising families with cultural differences[1:09:25] Parenting & Startups[1:28:52] Paternity leave as a startup founder[1:30:23] Partnership[1:52:33] Healthy habits & kids[2:01:39] Being present[02:23:39] Cooking as a Dad[02:27:39] Difficult times/adversity[02:49:50] Frameworks[3:20:10] Nurturing kid's growth[03:41:10] Thank YouShow references (more coming soon!):Harriet Tubman: https://www.biography.com/activists/harriet-tubmanGundam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GundamTransformers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TransformersChatGPT: chatgpt.comTroomi: https://troomi.com/Inside Out 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22022452/Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parentingby Pamela Druckerman: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bringing-up-b-b-pamela-druckerman/1111325335Episodes Referenced:Scott Belsky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SKpsGBYwcEKevin Hannaford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShD_P9fCwtsEthan Austin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxNU_BAC9o0Dan Doty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmF2htq2MKkLinus Ekenstam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIJDVGUQrJ0Siqi Chen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2Nm5Mkj0s0Chris Miller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TlpdCCof90Jordane Guily https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI-TKN1W1-kCarlo Navarro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19-YI8OukPIKevin Hanaford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShD_P9fCwtsMatt Ragland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz04HgHcQcEEthan Austin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxNU_BAC9o0Nathan Jefferson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL3BL9zY3OcRob Taylor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5c4Fgpn3GoDarin Swanson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2NB2G9OECISean Ellis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYi6xHcMQmEMartin Glover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zghatBo_IcBianca Shulze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jelUrKlv6OYImmad Akhund https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR2ws9UKJ2kNir Eyal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqogSRDhzeUBrian Rothenberg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY5Ph4N4RCcMike Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HldXH7_2D30Martin Pannier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXMobJLtX3sPatrick Moran https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQAJrWYdOyETye Degrange https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVs8FnMNIQIAndrew Capland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p-4ir53gZcPhil Carter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elcZ7IiM73kPatrick Thompson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDbmT4AgizQAdam Nash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaOCL5WSzhcDavid Lat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnyeq_0z1sEEric Bahn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaV5DEgkB8YKyle Lacy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbBdVw-ncyQDave Boyce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytl2ZX8oHJYLuke Millar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BugNTPG0xb0David Haddad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iL_9JO7vP4Darby Saxbe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBvgqimMv6EMatt Wensing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVxcs86HCpULinda Flanagan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLqEX8lZeFIYousuf Bhaijee & Chris Lloyd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3ZOVy1wjp8Lane Shackleton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQDiJJoPfMQRob Schutz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g611gCs4g0ARyan Bozarth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lkkXHqh714Tod Francis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwFYEpFSi3AStew Bradley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iyEAdzLr78Carla Naumburg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcrzFhbeIVsMichael Perry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP6JJhiFfK4Eben Pingree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8cnEiUCo-A_For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.comProduction support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. 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Chip Leighton is a comic and the creator and host of The Leighton Show, a social media platform with more than 1.5 million followers and 250 million views. His comedy focuses on funny relationship and parenting moments with teenagers and he's recently published a book based on them called What Time Is Noon? For several decades he was a marketing leader in the corporate world and then left that life to focus his time on The Leighton Show. His work has been featured in the NY Times, national television and various other print outlets. He's a husband and the father of two kids who are, or used to be, teenagers. We discussed:* How he started out his career and transitioned to social media and comedy* His kids reaction to having an unemployed, middle-aged TikToker for a dad* The story behind What Time Is Noon?* What readers can expect from his book (and life with teenagers)* How his work as a creator influences his own communication with his kids* Why humor is so important as a parent* The parenting community around his 1.5 million social media followers* Becoming a standup comic at age 50Where to find Chip Leighton* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_leighton_show/* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_leighton_show* Website: https://theleightonshow.com/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/_In this episode, we cover:[1:56] Welcome[2:38] Earlier career[3:42] Transition from corporate to social media[4:52] Conversation(s) with his wife over career change[6:28] Chip's book - What Time Is Noon?[8:52] His childhood[10:38] How did you meet your wife?[11:42] Highlights from What Time Is Noon?[13:50] Did his career change impact his communication with kids?[14:53] Why is humor so important as a parent?[16:01] Advice to younger Chip[18:26] Advice to ignore[20:00] Community of parents around his social media presence[21:00] Early social media efforts[24:28] Creator burnout[26:20] Has this given you more flexibility?[27:41] Does he negotiate with family on sharing content?[29:45] Hypothetical second book topic[34:18] Kid's reaction to stand up[34:59] Where do he and his wife disagree?[36:05] Mistakes as a dad[37:10] Where to follow along[37:59] Lightning round[47:23] Thank you—Show references:Chip's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chip-leighton-1497943/TikTok: @the_leighton_showInstagram: the_leighton_showFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theleightonshowLeighton Show website: https://theleightonshow.com/What Time is Noon: https://theleightonshow.com/book/Carla Naumburg's Episodes: https://youtu.be/qcrzFhbeIVs and https://youtu.be/YiaE6ZmaOIQGillian Mackenzie Agency: https://www.gmalit.com/Stride Rite Shoes: https://www.striderite.com/Caroline Rhea: https://carolinerhea.com/How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success by Julie Lythcott-Haims: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-raise-an-adult-julie-lythcott-haims/1120327547Baby Bjorn: https://www.babybjorn.com/The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: https://press.hulu.com/shows/the-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives/The Shield: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-shieldBrooklyn 99: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2467372/New Balance shoes: https://www.newbalance.com/What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-5th-edition-heidi-murkoff/1131825672Barney: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VcHbf8Kz0cBarbie Dream House: https://shop.mattel.com/products/barbie-dreamhouse-playset-grg93ET: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/_For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.comProduction support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Ryan Bozarth is the co-founder and CEO of Dakota, a business bank powered by crypto. Prior to that he was the CEO of Coinbase Custody, a Product Manager at AirBnB and a GM at Square. In addition to all that he's also a husband and the father of two kids. We discussed:* Using work as a way to teach your kids about important subjects* Demonstrating hard work, discipline and staying true to yourself and your values* Calendar blocking and other successful methods to be intentional about your time* The future of finance for kids* Making time for your partner* Frameworks and guardrails for parenting—Where to find Ryan Bozarth* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanbozarth/* X: https://x.com/ryanbozarth_Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:30] Welcome[2:15] Ryan's professional background & Dakota[3:22] Does Dakota feel like regular online banking?[5:34] Future of finance for our kids[8:12] Ryan's childhood/did it shape him as a parent?[9:58] How did you meet your partner?[10:43] What does your wife do for work?[11:17] Their decision to start a family[12:26] Discussion about starting the company[15:16] Work as a way of teaching life subjects?[16:42] Explaining to your kids what dad does for work[17:46] Remaining intentional with your time as a founder and dad[19:37] Calendar blocking/system of organization[21:17] Most surprising thing you've discovered as a dad?[22:38] Did being a dad make you a better founder & vice versa?[24:38] Advice to younger Ryan[26:25] Advice to ignore[28:51] Carving out 1:1 time[30:49] Favorite book to read to your kids?[31:40] Family Halloween costumes[32:17] Frameworks[34:08] Recent adventure with kids?[35:39] Where you and your partner don't align?[37:18] Kid's relationship to technology[39:06] What did you give up to become a dad?[40:46] Mistake you made as a dad?[42:46] How to follow along[43:27] Lightning round—Show references:Dakota: https://dakota.xyz/Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/AirBnB: https://www.airbnb.com/Square: https://squareup.com/us/enWill Rocklin's Episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnPwKjSosyMAnchorage: https://www.anchorage.com/5-Minute Sleepy Time Stories by Disney Books: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/5-minute-sleepy-time-stories-disney-books/1136766940Shusher: https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Shusher-Babies-Miracle-Soother/dp/B00D2JN87IMoo Deng: https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/14/travel/pigmy-hippo-thailand-latest-online-sensation-intl-hnk/index.htmlPaw Patrol: https://www.pawpatrol.com/Frozen: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2294629/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100758—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.comProduction support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Welcome to a special episode of Startup Dad! It's the holiday time again when the list of responsibilities, performances, potlucks and gifts goes through the roof for already busy parents. To help you navigate the chaos I've asked many of my past guests to share with me their favorite books from the past year – those they'd gift to another person and those they'd tell parents to get for their kids. I've also highlighted parent's favorite meals to make with and for their kids.I'm joined by Alex Cohen, Andrew Capland, Brian Balfour, Adam Nash, Adam Grenier, Will Rocklin, Rob Schutz, Casey Handmer, Tye DeGrange, Josh Herzig-Marx, Carla Naumburg, and Michael Perry.In this episode we discuss:- Top book recommendations from 2024 for adults- Their top book recommendations for kids of all ages- A favorite recipe to make with your kidsWhere to find Adam Fishman- Newsletter: FishmanAFNewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- X: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/Timestamps:[00:41] Favorite book to gift this holiday season?[14:27] Favorite book that you'd recommend to another parent for their kids?[28:52] What recipe do you like to get your kids involved in at the holiday time?_Show ReferencesA full list of ALL references in this show can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17eDnhGaRWvCqBl0RmM746Je7Ovpt7qL-14TNzQS4DUg/edit?tab=t.0Nick Soman's Episode: https://startupdadpod.substack.com/p/building-a-company-and-family-nick-soman-decentFounding Sales, The Founder Led Sales & Early Stage Go-to-Market Handbook by Pete Kazanjy: https://www.foundingsales.com/Decent: https://www.decent.com/Casey Handmer's Episode: https://startupdadpod.substack.com/p/astrophysics-saving-the-planet-and-three-kidsPoor Charlie's Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Mungerby Charles T. Munger: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/poor-charlies-almanack-charles-t-munger/1142619102Eric Bahn's Episode: https://startupdadpod.substack.com/p/integration-over-balance-and-hustling-with-kidsNever Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It by Chris Voss: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-audiobook/dp/B01COR1GM2/Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/demon-copperhead-barbara-kingsolver/1140860121Eric Mauskopf Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOkHqWbJI1cWill Rocklin Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnPwKjSosyMA Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life by George Saunders: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-swim-in-a-pond-in-the-rain-george-saunders/1137150630Michael Perry's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP6JJhiFfK4Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/four-thousand-weeks-oliver-burkeman/1137427241Tye DeGrange Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVs8FnMNIQILonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lonesome-dove-larry-mcmurtry/1001920809Adam Nash's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaOCL5WSzhcWhen the Heavens Went on Sale: The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reachby Ashlee Vance: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-the-heavens-went-on-sale-ashlee-vance/1142161472Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX by Eric Berger: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/liftoff-eric-berger/1137428010Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Ageby Eric Berger: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reentry-eric-berger/1144620800Brian Balfour's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiQ_wAwfv5s100% Unofficial AB to Jay-Z by Jessica Chiha: https://www.amazon.com/100-Unofficial-Jay-Z-Jessica-Chiha/dp/0648073912/Andrew Capland's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p-4ir53gZcThe Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-big-leap-gay-hendricks/1102667522Rob Schutz's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g611gCs4g0AThe Ferryman by Justin Cronin: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ferryman-justin-cronin/1141941765Carla Naumburg's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcrzFhbeIVsCase Histories (Jackson Brodie Series #1) by Kate Atkinson: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/case-histories-kate-atkinson/1100163888Josh Herzig-Marx's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiaE6ZmaOIQGnomon by Nick Harkaway: https://www.amazon.com/Gnomon-Nick-Harkaway/dp/0525432930The Gone-Away World by Nick Harkaway: https://www.amazon.com/Gone-Away-World-Nick-Harkaway-ebook/dp/B001EL6R9W/Adam Grenier's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoOXR_3dnLUFaster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain by Peter Shankman:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/faster-than-normal-peter-shankman/1125456961Alex Cohen's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOa9mS-CIuQOutlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia: https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599Lloyed Lobo's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRuVbAHaUb0Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters: https://www.amazon.com/Zero-One-Notes-Startups-Future/dp/0804139296Masters of Scale: Surprising Truths from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs by Reid Hoffman: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/masters-of-scale-reid-hoffman/1138865531Penguin Problems by Jory John: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/penguin-problems-jory-john/1123199367Red Mars (Book #1) by Kim Stanley Robinson: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/red-mars-kim-stanley-robinson/1100623050The Cat Kid Comic Club Collection: From the Creator of Dog Man (Cat Kid Comic Club #1-3 Boxed Set) by Dav Pilkey: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Kid-Comic-Club-Collection/dp/1338864394/Pig the Pug (Pig the Pug Series) by Aaron Blabey: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pig-the-pug-aaron-blabey/1123894006?Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/du-iz-tak-carson-ellis/1123161884How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Full Color Edition by Dr. Seuss: https://www.amazon.com/How-Grinch-Stole-Christmas-Jacketed/dp/0593434382The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-polar-express-chris-van-allsburg/1100303321The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-pout-pout-fish-deborah-diesen/1100935993Tickle Monster by Josie Bissett: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tickle-monster-josie-bissett/1009267028The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Series #1) by Suzanne Collins: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-hunger-games-suzanne-collins/1100171585Teach Your Giraffe to Ski by Viviane Elbee: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/teach-your-giraffe-to-ski-viviane-elbee/1128007314Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend: A Friendship Book for Kids by Alice Schertle: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-blue-truck-makes-a-friend-alice-schertle/1142263535The Book with No Pictures by B. J. Novak: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-book-with-no-pictures-b-j-novak/1118663264How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaoticby Carla Naumburg: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-stop-freaking-out-carla-naumburg/1145065982Someday a Bird Will Poop on You: A Life Lesson by Sue Salvi: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/someday-a-bird-will-poop-on-you-sue-salvi/1128829321The Spooky Wheels on the Bus: (A Holiday Wheels on the Bus Book) by J. Elizabeth Mills: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-spooky-wheels-on-the-bus-j-elizabeth-mills/1019165966From Grassroots to Greatness: 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community Led Growthby Lloyed Lobo: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/from-grassroots-to-greatness-lloyed-lobo/1143861087Ninja Life Hacks Mindsets 8 Book Box Set (Books 65-72: Accountable, Respectful, Flexible Thinking, Consent, Entrepreneur, Healthy, Negative, Adaptable) by Mary Nhin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637316976Improvise. Scene from the Inside Out by Mick Napier: https://www.amazon.com/Improvise-Scene-Inside-Mick-Napier/dp/156608198X---For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.comProduction support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Martin Glover is an IT professional by day and the founder of cooking Website Dad What Cooks by night. He turned a love of bread baking, barbecuing and being the primary cook in the family into a fantastic Website and recipe guide for Dads everywhere. He's on a mission to help Dads learn cooking skills and be more involved in the kitchen starting with making it less intimidating. In addition to his cooking pursuits and work in IT he's also a husband and the father of one daughter (who also loves to cook). We discussed:* The origin story of Dad What Cooks* His journey from raising a newborn to becoming an empty nester* How he found community with other Dads at a young age* How he became passionate about cooking* How to get your kids interested in cooking and building memories in the kitchen* Important kitchen safety with kids* The biggest mess he's made with his daughter* His absolute favorite recipes and core holiday dishes* What to do with all those holiday leftovers—Where to find Martin Glover* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadwhatcooks* Website: https://www.dadwhatcooks.comWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:38] Welcome[2:16] Professional background[3:31] Origin of Dad What Cooks[6:08] Martin's childhood[7:02] Family now[8:41] Decision to start a family[9:08] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[10:47] Journey from newborn to empty nester[12:42] How did you find a dad's group?[14:54] Did you cook before Dad What Cooks?[17:09] Getting kids interested in cooking[21:40] Safety in the kitchen[23:00] Building memories in the kitchen[24:09] Biggest mess in the kitchen[25:43] Most surprising things as a dad[26:41] Advice for younger Martin[28:07] Advice to ignore[29:04] Absolute favorite recipe[30:19] Basic tips for cooking as a family[35:40] Core holiday dishes[37:04] What do do with leftovers[39:49] Mastering BBQ & bread[45:34] Most important utensils to have[46:24] Kitchen guilty pleasure[47:41] Where he and his partner don't align?[49:27] Kid's relationship to technology[52:22] Mistake as a dad[53:34] Follow along[54:36] Lightning round—Show references:How To Actually Build Lasting Memories With Your Kids, Tod Francis on Startup Dad: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-actually-build-lasting-memories-with-your-kids/id1693312339?i=1000656304243Great British Baking Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1877368/Halloumi Fries Recipe: https://www.dadwhatcooks.com/ultimate-kfc-style-halloumi-fries/Boxing Day: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Boxing-DayYorkshire Puddings: https://www.food.com/recipe/gordon-ramsays-yorkshire-pudding-424498Ninja Foodie: https://www.ninjakitchen.com/page/pressure-multi-cookers?srsltid=AfmBOorQ710y6UY5FSM0lUSfSvRmX0a7c67qMFcmz02Lpp5vpp3Nba69Garlic Press: https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Dishwasher-Efficient-Crusher-Imperial/dp/B098WNQ44MPasta Maker: https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Thickness-Settings-Spaghetti-Fettuccini/dp/B07HB2KL4CDiaper Genie: https://diapergenie.com/You're Pregnant Too,Mate!: The Essential Guide for Expectant Fathers By Gavin Rodgers: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/youre-pregnant-toomate-the-essential-guide-for-expectant-fathers-gavin-rodgersWhere you send your kid's artwork to make a book - Artkive: https://www.artkiveapp.com/Spongebob Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0345950/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Goonies:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089218The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095705/Airplane!: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080339/Only Fools and Horses: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081912/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Bianca Schulze is the founder and editor of The Children's Book Review—a resource devoted to children's literature and literacy—and the host of The Growing Readers Podcast. Bianca is also the author of DON'T WAKE THE DRAGON which has been translated into 20 languages and is now a six-book series, as well as 101 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU GROW UP which is an Amazon Editors' pick for Best Nonfiction for Kids. She also a wife and the mother of three kids! In our conversation today we discussed:* How to raise readers in your household* How to foster a love of reading within your family* Her Top 5 book recommendations for 2024* The Children's Book Review journey from blog to important literary resource* How she came to write her earliest books* Classic holiday stories for families* How parents can work with kids who are struggling to find reading enjoyable—Where to find Bianca Schulze* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaschulze/* Website: https://www.biancaschulze.com/* The Children's Book Review: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:38] Welcome[2:19] Professional background[4:05] Family[5:13] Children's book review evolution[8:11] How does being an author inform your work?[10:25] Don't Wake the Dragon Series[14:27] Inspiration for 101 Books to Read[17:25] Top book recommendations by age[27:55] New releases you're excited about?[29:08] Where to buy all your books[31:41] Classic holiday book recommendations[33:24] How do you choose age level books?[35:29] Using Children's Book Review as a resource[37:05] Trends in children's literature right now[39:17] How to encourage children to love reading[44:24] Diversity/representation in literature[46:45] Growing Readers Podcast[48:44] What's next?[49:46] Advice on how to juggle work & family[53:25] Lightning round[58:43] Thank you—Show references:Children's Book Review: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/Growing Readers Podcast:https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/thegrowingreaderspodcast/Bianca's Published Works: https://www.biancaschulze.com/#published-worksCU Boulder: https://www.colorado.edu/Dragons Love Tacos : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragons-love-tacos-adam-rubin/1107389326Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell, Ashley Mackenzie (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/impossible-creatures-katherine-rundell/1143746993The Poisoned King (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Impossible Creatures #2) by Katherine Rundell: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-poisoned-king-katherine-rundell/1146144609Kate DiCamillo: https://www.katedicamillo.com/Priya's Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids by Priya Krishna: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/priyas-kitchen-adventures-priya-krishna/1142903399The Yellow Bus by Loren Long: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-yellow-bus-loren-long/1143921425Where Is Koketso?: A Search, Seek & Find by Nyasha Williams, Anna Abl (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/where-is-koketso-nyasha-williams/1144786418The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-remarkable-journey-of-coyote-sunrise-dan-gemeinhart/1128564272Coyote Lost and Found by Dan Gemeinhart: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/coyote-lost-and-found-dan-gemeinhart/1143297511BookShop: www.bookshop.orgBarnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-outsiders-s-e-hinton/1100458329Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twas-the-night-before-christmas-clement-clarke-moore/1102050730Stick Man by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stick-man-julia-donaldson/1015184424Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #1) by Jeff Kinney: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-jeff-kinney/1100714716Dog Man (Dog Man Series #1) by Dav Pilkey: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dog-man-dav-pilkey/1123324195Harry Potter: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone:(Harry Potter Series #1) by J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone-j-k-rowling/1143017727The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set by C. S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-chronicles-of-narnia-box-set-c-s-lewis/1100542419Noise canceling headphones: https://www.bose.com/c/holiday-saleInside Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/Inside Out 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22022452/Edward Scissorhands: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099487/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Carlo Navarro is a former marketing leader turned fractional executive and the owner of the @StartupDad instagram handle (I'm jealous!). He's been a mentor in the Chicago startup scene via 1871 and a marketing director and sales leader at companies like Blueleaf, Carrum Health, Pandora and more. He's also a husband and the father of five (!) kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* Helping your kids discover their passions and dreams* Avoiding the temptation to push your kids to live your idealized version of life* Navigating complex health issues in a large family and managing through them* The role of social media and technology for your kids* A framework on following through with consequences for your kids* How to capture the idea Christmas card photo with a family of 7* The family adjustment when his wife went back to work* How he identifies and catches himself when he's about to lose his patience—Where to find Carlo Navarro* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlonavarro/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdad/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:28] Welcome[2:37] Professional background[3:46] Childhood[5:58] Were there other Filipino kids in your school?[7:29] How did you meet your wife?[8:12] What does your wife do for work?[9:15] Adjustment of wife going back to work[10:29] Their decision to start a family[12:27] Household dynamic of kids[15:13] Helping kids navigate their dreams[17:54] Not living vicariously through kids[20:49] How to pull off the perfect family Christmas card[23:56] What has changed emotionally after multiple kids[25:33] Balancing health issues in a large family[33:30] Advice to younger Carlo[35:28] Favorite book to read to your kids?[37:10] An area you and partner don't align?[40:24] Kid's relationship with technology[43:53] Mistake you made as a dad?[44:48] Ways to identify when losing patience?[47:02] Follow along[48:03] Lightning round[57:00] Thank you—Show references:1871: https://1871.com/Blue Leaf: https://www.blueleaf.com/Karim Health: http://karimhealthcare.com/Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/Detroit Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/Swisher Home Improvement SHI: https://swisherhomeimprovement.com/HHT: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hereditary-hemorrhagic-telangiectasiaRosie Revere Engineer & Series by Andrea Beaty: http://www.andreabeaty.com/Troomi: https://troomi.com/Connected Families: https://connectedfamilies.org/Bottle Warmer: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Temperature-Control-Automatic-Shut-Off/dp/B0876T9DQZ/Messi: https://www.intermiamicf.com/players/lionel-messi/Michael Jordan: https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/michael-jordan/Caillou: https://en.caillou.com/Blippi: https://blippi.com/Atlas 7 Passenger: https://www.vw.com/en/models/atlas.htmlPee Wee Herman: https://peewee.com/Lion King: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110357/Lion Guard: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3793630/Sandlot: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108037/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Nathan Jefferson is an entrepreneur, turned tech recruiter, turned entrepreneur (again). His latest company, Dadversity, is focused on helping Dads improve their personal, professional and parenting skills. It's rooted in his own lived experience with two abusive stepfathers and a biological father who left him at a young age. He's on a mission to help Dads be better so they don't repeat the mistakes he experienced in his childhood. Nathan is also a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* The origin story of Dadversity* What it's like being the product of a broken home* How to balance (or not) building a business with Dad life* How to maintain strong relationships at home when your mind is elsewhere* He he has learned to be a better Dad despite having poor role models* The most impactful conversations he's had with Dadversity guests* The emotional toll that building a community can have on you—Where to find Nathan Jefferson* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanjefferson/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadversitynathan/* Dadversity: https://dadversity.co.uk/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:45] Welcome[1:59] His background as a recruiter[4:46] Origin of Dadversity[12:22] Example of a Dadversity workshop[14:52] How Nathan met his wife; all about his kids[17:28] His wife as the family anchor[18:55] Earliest memory of becoming a Dad[20:34] Balancing Dadversity and fatherhood[23:03] A good piece of advice[25:39] How did you learn to be a dad withou role models?[28:37] Dadversity conversation that has stuck with Nathan the most[31:39] Most surprising thing about becoming a Dad[34:31] Advice to ignore[36:41] Writing a book/favorite book to read?[37:51] Frameworks[41:39] Where do you and your partner not align?[43:20] Something you gave up to be a Dad?[46:16] Mistake as a Dad?[47:48] Where to follow along[49:19] Lightning round[56:31] Thank you—Show references:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadversitynathan/Dadversity: https://dadversity.co.uk/University of Oxford: https://www.ox.ac.uk/ CocoMelon: https://cocomelon.com/Two For Joy - The true story of one family's journey to happiness with severely disabled twins by James Melville-Ross: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Joy-happiness-severely-disabled-ebook/dp/B0DHYQ77BP/Sing 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6467266/Home Alone:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099785/Green Mile:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120689/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Phil Carter is a consumer subscription growth expert and advisor. He has built a popular Reforge course on consumer subscriptions and advises companies on their growth strategy. Prior to that he led growth and product functions at Faire, Quizlet and Ibotta. Phil is also a husband and the father of two kids.Phil's wife, Ashley, founded a non-profit called Daring Girls that comes up in today's episode and has helped over 20,000 Tanzanian women further their education. Donate today!In our conversation today we discussed:* Raising kids during the pandemic* Traveling internationally with young children* How to teach kids cultural empathy and understanding* Protecting coveted time with your spouse* Avoiding everything becoming a household logistics conversation* The weekly family meeting and how that works for Phil and his family—Where to find Phil CarterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philgcarter/X: https://x.com/philgcarterWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:29] Welcome[2:03] Professional background[4:14] Childhood[5:32] What family are you close to now?[7:27] How you met your wife[8:39] Daring Girls and his wife's work[11:28] Decision to start a family[13:27] Earliest memory of becoming a dad?[16:36] Raising kids during the pandemic[20:21] Taking kids to Tanzania[25:42] Talking to kids about diversity[29:02] Family meeting[32:37] Advice for younger Phil[35:56] Advice to ignore[37:43] Protecting time w/ spouse[40:59] Standing date-night time/sitter[42:03] Keeping date-nights from becoming logistical discussions[44:09] Where do you and partner not align?[47:16] Mistake you made as a dad?[49:05] Halloween[51:11] #1 book recommendation [52:29] Fav holiday recipes or traditions?[54:10] Follow along[54:49] Lightning round[1:03:56] Thank you—Show references:Daring Girls: https://daringgirls.org/Donate to Daring Girls: https://daringgirls.org/donate/Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/Ibotta: https://home.ibotta.com/Bain: https://www.bain.com/Stanford: https://www.stanford.edu/Turo: https://turo.com/Faire: https://www.faire.com/Reforge: https://www.reforge.com/Harry Potter: https://www.harrypotter.com/Tanzania: https://www.britannica.com/place/TanzaniaPokemon: Detective Pikachu: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5884052/DinoLingo: https://www.dinolingo.com/Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini: https://www.amazon.com/Kite-Runner-Khaled-Hosseini/dp/159463193XChildren Of The Corn: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087050/Lion King Soundtrack: open.spotify.com/album/7e8y48Z2fkJNGBOKSECCeSThe Five Love Languages: https://5lovelanguages.com/Osprey backpacks: https://www.osprey.com/How to Train Your Dragon: https://www.dreamworks.com/how-to-train-your-dragonBluey: https://www.bluey.tv/The Wild Robot: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29623480/Mighty Ducks: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104868The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt:https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Rob Taylor is a growth and sales advisor and the founder of the Dads in Business community. Dads in Business is a supportive network of content, resources and community to help busy dads better manage themselves, their family and their business. Rob is also a husband and the father of four children. In our conversation today we discussed:* What to do when they don't teach Dad in school* Robs journey to create Dads in Business* The feeling of loneliness that Rob experienced after becoming a Dad for the first time* How to fight off the “Should Gremlins”* Where Dads can learn about fatherhood with such limited resources* Some of the most impactful conversations he's had on Dads in Business* Balance and boundaries—Where to find Rob Taylor* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtaylorofficial/* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dadsinbusinessWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:46] Welcome[2:16] Dads In Business[13:07] Example of oldest son's questions[14:03] Rob's wife & four kids[17:50] Decision to start a family[19:48] “Should” gremlins[22:48] Combatting “should” gremlins[25:45] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[27:04] What does “teaching dad” mean to you?[33:39] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad?[35:54] Dads in Business most impactful moments[39:57] Memorable story of DIB impact[42:45] How has Rob's parenting style evolved[45:54] Mistake as a dad?[46:57] What's next?[49:05] Follow along[50:11] Lightning round[56:36] Thank you—Show references:Dads In Business LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dads-in-business/Dads In Business Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3NsyHEWffBfu5gNpU2x-OwDads In Business TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsinbusinessDads In Business Website: dadsinbusiness.co.ukBook Of Dad: https://dadsinbusiness.co.uk/the-book-of-dad/Deck Of Dad: https://dadsinbusiness.co.uk/dad-deck/WWE: https://www.wwe.com/Undercover Billionaire: https://www.discovery.com/shows/undercover-billionaireCereal Dad Preneur: Put Your Family First While You Build An Empire And Create Wealth by Matt Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Cereal-Dad-Preneur-Family-Empire-ebook/dp/B08GRXW2QBGrant Cardone: https://grantcardone.com/Mike Michalowicz Profit First: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/Dads in Business Podcast - Sleep Fitness: Transforming Men's Health Performance: youtube.com/watch?v=nRDh4Nn3pw4Inside Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/Die Hard: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Michael Perry is a serial founder and entrepreneur. He is currently the founder and CEO of Maple, an all-in-one app that helps parents get and stay organized. Prior to Maple he founded Live For Fame, Giving and Kit which he led for 6 years before selling to Shopify and then continuing with them for another four years. He was early in the leveraging AI to transform marketing for small businesses. Michael is also a husband and the father of two children. In our conversation today we discussed:* Remote work as a founder and parent* His thoughts on Amazon's return-to-work policies* The feelings that arose for him when becoming a father* Advice he'd give his younger self* Decision-making frameworks to make the best use of his time* What it means to leverage FOMO to be present and purposeful* How having kids changed him as a founder and a manager* The relationship he wants his kids to have with technology—Where to find Michael Perry* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlperry/* X: https://twitter.com/michaelperry* Maple: https://growmaple.com/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:43] Welcome Michael[2:33] Professional background[13:51] Maple[23:01] How he met partner and their decision to have kids[28:29] IVF journey[32:57] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[36:53] FOMO[40:37] Amazon's return to office policy[46:51] Frameworks[51:17] Area where you and partner don't align?[55:07] Kids' relationship to technology?[1:02:06] Where to follow along with Michael's journey[1:03:18] Lightning round[1:08:32] Thank you—Show references:Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/?ref=lgoBigCommerce: https://www.bigcommerce.com/Madison, Maine: https://www.madisonmaine.com/Santa Barbara, CA: https://santabarbaraca.com/IVF: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/in-vitro-fertilization/about/pac-20384716Snoo: https://www.amazon.com/SNOO-Smart-Sleeper-Happiest-Baby/dp/B0716KN18ZFrozen: https://frozen.disney.com/Spiderman and his Amazing Friends: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083481/Star Wars: https://www.starwars.com/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Sean Ellis is a growth legend and the creator of the term “growth hacker.” He has built a legendary framework (the “Sean Ellis test”) for determining product/market fit, wrote the original book on Growth (“Hacking Growth), and has founded several companies along with working at or advising companies like LogMeIn, Dropbox, Eventbrite, Bounce and more. In addition to his role as the Godfather of Growth he's also a husband and the father of two adult children.* Maintaining strong relationships with your daughters during the tumultuous teenage years and into their 20's* Sean's philosophy on not waiting until it's convenient* Navigating big challenges with kids—from autoimmune disorders to depression* Balancing the approach between letting kids figure stuff out on their own vs. jumping in to help them* When to push and when to back off* Sean's meteoric rise as a CEO and head coach of a youth soccer team* Some controversial approaches that worked for his family—Where to find Sean Ellis* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanellis/* X: https://twitter.com/SeanEllis* Sean's Newsletter: https://substack.com/@seanellisWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[2:05] Welcome[2:42] Sean's professional background[7:49] Childhood[9:13] How Sean met his wife; all about their kids?[11:18] Are 20 year olds “kids”?[12:00] Decision to start a family[13:01] Earliest memory of becoming a Dad[15:31] Maintaining relationship w/daughters into adulthood[20:55] Surprising thing you learned as a Dad?[22:28] Advice for younger Sean[23:41] Shared advice to friends[25:31] Balancing parenting techniques [30:20] Did the kids come back home while working?[31:54] Sean the soccer coach[37:05] Parenting style evolution[41:41] Where Sean and his wife don't align on parenting[43:36] Kid's relationship with technology[45:36] What he gave up to become a dad?[47:24] Mistakes he made as a dad?[49:10] Where to follow along[49:55] What inspired you to write again?[52:00] Lightning Round[55:38] Thank you—Show references:LogMeIn: https://www.logmein.com/Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/Bounce: https://usebounce.com/UC Berkeley: https://www.berkeley.edu/UCLA: https://www.ucla.edu/Breathalyzer: https://www.amazon.com/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-Professional-Grade-Smartphone-Connectivity/dp/B079XXNBF3/ref=zg_bs_g_15992781_d_sccl_1/143-4646178-9363038?psc=1Vuori: https://vuoriclothing.com/Anastasia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118617/National Lampoon's European Vacation :https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089670/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Dan Doty is the founder of Fatherhood Unlocked – a company that is helping Dads win at work, build deeper family connections and thrive in relationships. He's also a writer, wilderness guide and has been an inner city high school teacher. Through his work Dan is at the forefront of the global men's movement to help Dads be better at all aspects of life. His most recent project, Fatherhood Ready, is a course and community that helps prepare men for fatherhood. He's also a husband and the father of three kids! In our conversation today we discussed:* The exciting and historical changes in the role of fatherhood* Why the role of fatherhood is changing* The differences between how we were raised by our fathers and how they were raised by theirs* The transition into fatherhood as a rite of passage* Parenting in the time of great technical and societal change* All about Fatherhood Ready and what it means to prepare for fatherhood—Where to find Dan Doty* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-doty-18a50719/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherhoodunlocked/* Fatherhood Unlocked: https://www.fatherhoodunlocked.com/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:48] Welcome[2:10] Dan's Professional background[4:24] Most surprising aspect of your work?[6;38] Childhood and destiny[9:58] Balancing of bonding & wilderness[12:03] Dan's life now[14:20] Their decision to start a family[20:24] What is driving this historical change?[23:08] Dan's wife as a spiritual guide and intuitive[25:14] Sense of “fit”[26:52] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[29:09] Differences in emotion from kid to kid[30:29] Rite of passage into fatherhood[35:37] Advice to younger Dan[37:48] Advice to ignore?[38:37] Fav book to read to kids?[40:34] Frameworks[43:46] Area where you and partner don't align?[44:26] Role of fatherhood in this time?[48:16] What'd he give up to be a father?[50:25] How does he recharge his batteries?[52:00] Mistake as a father?[54:04] How does he recover when losing his temper?[57:07] Where to find Dan[58:53] Lightning round[1:01:11] Thank you—Show references:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherhoodunlocked/Fatherhood Unlocked: https://www.fatherhoodunlocked.com/Fatherhood Ready: https://www.fatherhoodready.com/Meat Eater: https://www.netflix.com/title/80126646Evryman: https://evryman.com/RIchard Reeves: https://richardvreeves.com/REI: https://www.rei.com/Match.com: match.comAnthony Bourdain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Bourdain0.0 Productions: https://zeropointzero.com/Will To Change by Bell Hooks: https://bellhooksbooks.com/product/the-will-to-change/Jason Mraz: https://jasonmraz.com/Martha's Vineyard: https://www.mvy.com/Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.htmlMoana: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3521164/Princess Bride: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520princess%2520brideMaine: https://www.maine.gov/portal/index.html—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Carla Naumburg, PhD is a clinical social worker and the best-selling author of five parenting books. These include her international bestseller, How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids (Workman, 2019), as well as You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent; Ready, Set, Breath and Parenting in the Present Moment.. Her latest, which is recently published and the topic of this podcast is How to Stop Freaking Out, the (completely swear-free) middle-grade adaptation of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids. She's also a wife (making her second appearance on the pod) and the mother of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* Everything about her newest book and the philosophy behind it* How she first got into writing* What it takes to research and write a book* The inspiration behind How to Stop Freaking Out* The five different types of freakouts* Why kids freak out* How to model and teach emotional regulation in our kids* An extensive discussion on kids, smart phones and social mediaListen now on Apple, Spotify, Overcast and YouTube.—Where to find Carla Naumburg* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlanaumburg/* Carla's Website: https://www.carlanaumburg.com/* Carla's Books: https://www.carlanaumburg.com/books/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:43] Welcome[2:54] How did she start writing?[5:15] Carla's Childhood[6:43] Her newest book[8:13] Inspiration for How To Stop Freaking Out[10:26] The Process for writing a book[12:42] How a metaphor from her last book didn't translate to this one[14:58] Teaching middle schoolers[20:29] The types of freakouts[25:44] Why do kids freak out?[30:18] Modeling/teaching emotional regulation[36:04] How do parents navigate freakouts/how do we shrink our buttons?[43:52] Smart phones/social media and kids[50:42] Waiting on phones plan[55:39] The book[56:17] Lightning round—Show references:Carla and Josh on Startup Dad - youtube.com/watch?v=YiaE6ZmaOIQHow to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent: https://www.amazon.com/How-Stop-Losing-Your-Kids/dp/1523505427You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent: How to Practice Self-Compassion and Give Yourself a Break: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Parent-Self-Compassion/dp/1523517115Ready, Set, Breathe: Practicing Mindfulness with Your Children for Fewer Meltdowns and a More Peaceful Family: https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Set-Breathe-Practicing-Mindfulness/dp/1626252904/Parenting in the Present Moment: How to Stay Focused on What Really Matters: https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Present-Moment-Focused-Matters/dp/1937006832/How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic: https://www.amazon.com/How-Stop-Freaking-Out-Ultimate/dp/1523518243/Sweet Valley High: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Valley-High-138-book-series/dp/B08LGKQMDMMount Everest: https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-EverestOprah: https://www.oprah.com/index.htmlThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt: https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036Taylor Swift: https://www.taylorswift.com/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette by Catherine Pearlman PhD LCSW: https://www.amazon.com/First-Phone-Digital-Responsibility-Etiquette/dp/0593538331Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World by Devorah Heitner: https://www.amazon.com/Screenwise-Helping-Thrive-Survive-Digital/dp/1629561452/Caillou: https://en.caillou.com/Bluey: https://www.bluey.tv/MacGyver: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088559/My Fair Lady: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058385/The Breakfast Club: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088847/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Dirty Dancing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092890/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Kyle Lacy is the Chief Marketing Officer of Jellyfish—a platform that helps developers make data-backed decisions on resource investments. Across two decades he has built companies like Lessonly, Openview, Salesforce and ExactTarget. He's also a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* Managing work, life and parenting appropriately* Handling stress across the different facets of your life* Dispelling the myth about separation of ‘church and state' between family and work* Learning how to put your kids before yourself* The role of nature vs. nurture in parenting* The most important invention ever - the pee pee teepee* How most parenting advice is complete crap—Where to find Kyle Lacy* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy* X: https://x.com/kyleplacyWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:33] Welcome[2:10] Kyle's Professional background[4:26] What life was like growing up[6:12] Siblings[6:24] Do your siblings have give you parenting advice?[6:53] His family now and how he met his wife?[9:06] Are his kids back to school?[10:59] Decision to start a family[12:34] Work/life balance[15:27] Support network[17:23] Separation of “church and state”[19:58] Earliest memory after becoming a father?[22:43] Dads and emotions[24:11] Putting kids before yourself[26:37] Surprising aspect of fatherhood[28:18] Advice for younger Kyle?[29:55] Advice to ignore?[31:29] Fav book to read to kids[32:14] Nature vs. Nurture[33:27] Parenting frameworks[35:29] How Kyle's parenting style evolved[38:02] Did parenting change you as a manager?[40:53] When do he and his partner not align[44:02] Kid's relationship to tech[47:42] Mistake as a father?[48:33] Follow along[50:11] Rapid fire—Show references:Jellyfish:https://jellyfish.co/ExactTarget (now Salesforce): https://www.salesforce.com/Lessonly (now Seismic): https://seismic.com/lessonly/OpenView: https://openviewpartners.com/Sam Richard LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-crowell-richard/Sam Richar Twitter: @SamCRichardSpokane, Washington: https://www.visittheusa.com/destination/spokaneIndianapolis, Indiana: https://www.visittheusa.com/destination/indianapolisAnderson University: https://andersonuniversity.edu/Twitter Marketing for Dummies: https://www.amazon.com/Twitter-Marketing-Dummies-Kyle-Lacy/dp/0470930578Branding Yourself: How to Use Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourselfby Erik Deckers & Kyle Lacy: https://www.amazon.com/Branding-Yourself-Social-Reinvent-Biz-Tech/dp/0789749726CodeSweep (now HCL Software): https://www.hcl-software.com/appscan/products/appscan-codesweepFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Orange Theory: https://www.orangetheory.com/en-usGreenlight: https://greenlight.com/Linda Flanagan Episode: youtube.com/watch?v=YLqEX8lZeFIPee pee tee pee: https://www.amazon.com/Peepee-Teepee-Sprinkling-WeeWee-Cellophane/dp/B000NM3DFYWhat to Expect When You're Expecting: https://www.amazon.com/What-Expect-When-Youre-Expecting/dp/0761187480Boston, MA: https://www.boston.gov/Calvin & Hobbes: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Calvin-Hobbes-Bill-Watterson/dp/1449433251Dogman: https://pilkey.com/series/dog-manGemstone Dragons: https://www.samanthamclark.com/gemstone-dragons/Diary of a Wimpy Kid: https://wimpykid.com/Big Nate: https://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Popularity-Nothing-Possibly-Strikes/dp/0062968610Crocs: https://www.crocs.com/Jibbitz: https://www.crocs.com/c/jibbitzJosh & Carla's Episode: youtube.com/watch?v=YiaE6ZmaOIQNew Balance white shoes: https://www.newbalance.com/men/shoes/all-shoes/Nike: https://www.nike.com/Bush's beans: https://www.bushbeans.com/en_US/The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt: https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/B0C9N2L56X/Apple Vision pro: https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/Tesla: https://www.tesla.com/iPad: https://www.apple.com/ipad/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Diaper Genie: https://diapergenie.com/Colts: https://www.colts.com/Corvette: https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-vehicles/2025-corvette-zr1Pink Fong: https://www.pinkfong.com/en/Baby Shark: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNVE4szbMrOZk9IheX8vHbQHome Alone: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099785/Gettysburg: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107007/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Kevin Hanaford is an engineering leader at popular chat application, Discord where he oversees security, safety, privacy and platform teams. His career has included companies like Microsoft, PayPal, Amazon, Salesforce, and autonomous vehicle company, Cruise. In addition to his roles at some of the most significant technology companies of the last two decades he's also a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* How his Dad started the local ISP in his home town* How the world of internet safety and trust has shaped his perspective on parenting* Frameworks and principles that he and his wife hold dearly for their family* The relationship he wants his daughters to have with technology* Balancing the demanding, 24/7 job of security with a commitment to his family* His earliest and most surprising memories of becoming a Dad* How he explains to his kids what Dad does for work—Where to find Kevin Hanaford* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhanaford/* Kevin's Website: https://kevinhanaford.com/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:34] Welcome[1:47] How we got connected (thank you Behzod!)[2:37] Kevin's professional background[4:48] His Dad starts an ISP[6:57] Life now[9:58] Partner's work[11:09] Decision to start a family[13:57] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[16:44] Most surprising thing since becoming a dad[18:16] Advice for younger Kevin[20:34] Advice to ignore[23:07] Frameworks[28:53] Where do you and your partner not align?[32:38] Kid's relationship with technology[40:21] Managing job and family[44:28] Explaining to kids what you do for work[45:24] Mistake you have made as a dad[47:51] What is one thing you gave up to be a dad?[51:04] Follow along[52:02] Rapid fire—Show references:Discord:https://discord.com/Microsoft:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/us/homeAmazon: amazon.comSalesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/Cruise: https://www.getcruise.com/Moonfall Inc: https://moonfallink.com/Sour Patch Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Sour-Patch-Kids-Chewy-Candy/dp/B003EMOPMKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/Inside Out 2: https://movies.disney.com/inside-out-2TikTok: tiktok.comHalo: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/haloDr. Pepper:https://www.drpepper.com/s/Mtn. Dew: https://www.pepsicopartners.com/pepsico/en/USD/PEPSICO-BRANDS/MTN-DEW%C2%AE/c/brand_mtnDewTopo Chico: https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/brands/topo-chicoXbox Live: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/liveDestiny: https://www.amazon.com/Destiny-Standard-PlayStation-4/dp/B00BGA9Y3WStardew Valley: https://www.stardewvalley.net/Insulated coffee mugs: https://www.amazon.com/YETI-Stackable-Insulated-Stainless-MagSlider/dp/B0CCJYXC4MNew Balance: https://www.newbalance.com/Vans: https://www.vans.com/en-usBritney Spears: https://britneyspears.com/Oops I Did It Again: youtu.be/CduA0TULnow?si=4MEX39dbqu9C2uOETina Turner: https://www.thetinaturner.com/Taylor Swift: https://www.taylorswift.com/Coco Melon: https://www.netflix.com/title/81273085Star Wars Trilogy: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls052192052/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Martin Pannier is a French entrepreneur who started the company Primo to help small and medium-sized businesses get their IT work right for new employees. He's worked as a product leader at iziwork, Gusto and several others. In addition to being a founder he's also a husband and the father of one young daughter. In our conversation today we discussed:* Raising a daughter in a multicultural family* How to avoid the temptation to view parenting as an accomplishment* Why not to focus on over-optimization of parenting* Maintaining relationships outside of the family when it's hectic* The balance of two working parents when one is a founder* His most surprising aspects of becoming a Dad* A few things he learned very quickly after his daughter was born* Having a newborn and running a company—Where to find Martin Pannier* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinpannier/* Primo: https://www.getprimo.com/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:37] Welcome[1:51] Background[5:25] Martin's Childhood[8:25] Martin's Family[11:58] Did he have to convince his wife to move to France?[15:09] Their decision to start a family[17:23] What it's like having a newborn & running a company?[21:53] Multicultural parenting styles[25:56] Terrible parenting advice[28:04] Earliest memory of becoming a father[30:07] Parenting as an accomplishment[34:22] What surprised you the most about becoming a dad?[35:39] Diaper changing competition[36:43] What did you learn after having your daughter?[39:34] How he has prioritized maintaining relationships outside the house[41:04] Favorite book to read to Juno?[42:02] Family language in a multilingual household[43:57] How has having child/starting company impacted your life?[45:58] What he hopes for his daughter's relationship to technology[50:03] What'd he give up to become a dad?[51:39] Mistakes made as a dad[53:25] Where to follow Martin[54:44] Rapid fire / lightning round[1:00:40] Thank you—Show references:iziwork: https://www.iziwork.com/fr/Gusto: https://gusto.com/Paris, France: https://www.britannica.com/place/ParisSeine: https://www.britannica.com/place/Seine-RiverWorld Bank:https://www.worldbank.org/en/homeFrench Space Agency: https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/Centre_National_D_Etudes_Spatiales_CNESSiqi Chen's Startup Dad Episode: youtube.com/watch?v=I2Nm5Mkj0s0Sheep In A Jeep: https://www.amazon.com/SHEEP-JEEP-Nancy-Shaw/dp/0395470307War and Peace: https://www.amazon.com/War-Peace-Vintage-Classics-Tolstoy/dp/1400079985Where The Wild Things Are: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wild-Things-Maurice-Sendak/dp/0060254920Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-maslow-hierarchy-of-needsBaby Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Monitor-5Display-Pan-Tilt-Zoom-Temperature-Lullabies/dp/B09GM8JZM9/Hatch Lights: https://www.hatch.co/The Expectant Father: https://www.amazon.com/Expectant-Father-Ultimate-Dads-Be/dp/0789212137Lion King: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110357/Honey I Shrunk The Kids: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097523/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Linda Flanagan is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. She is the author of numerous articles on youth sports and the book Take Back The Game - How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids Sports—And Why It Matters. She is a founding board member of the NYC chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance and her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Runner's World and NPR's Mindshift. In addition to being a lifelong athlete she's also the mother of three grown children. In our conversation today we discussed:* The inspiration behind Take Back The Game* The role of her father in her life as an athlete and how that shaped her perspective on sports* The differences between fathers and mothers and their impact on daughter participation in sports* The key changes in how youth sports have transformed with the influence of money and increasingly high stakes* Changes in family dynamics and parental expectations; the influence of the Name Image and Likeness rules (or NIL)* Early sports specialization and its effect on children's physical and mental health* How to make sports fun again* Success stories in communities implementing positive change in youth sports* Advice to parents who want to support their children's athletic interests without falling into the mania—Where to find Linda Flanagan* Website: https://lindaflanaganauthor.com/* X: https://x.com/lindaflanagan2* IG: https://www.instagram.com/Lindaflanagan_author/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:51] Welcome[2:15] Childhood[3:26] Linda's Kids[3:57] Coaching career[4:52] Realization that kid's sports needed reform[8:06] What role did Linda's father play in her athletics?[11:32] Differences between fathers and mother's impacting daughters in sports[13:07] Key changes in sports regarding money[21:33] NIL - Name, Image and Likeness[25:05] Early sports specialization[29:43] Alternatives to specialization[33:56] Organizations that have implemented positive change[39:11] Role of tech and media on sports[42:43] Role of coaches[44:26] Advice for parents[50:28] Changes for the next decade[53:01] Where to find Linda[54:33] Rapid fire / Lightning round[58:22] Thank you—Show references:Take Back the Game, How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids Sports and Why it Matters by Linda Flanagan: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Game-Ruining-Sports/dp/059332904XESPN Wide World of Sports: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/wide-world-of-sports/NIL: https://iconsource.com/what-is-nil/NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/Families and Sport Lab at Utah State, Travis Dorsch: https://cehs.usu.edu/families-in-sport-lab/people/faculty/travis-dorschRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484Tiger Woods: https://tigerwoods.com/The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt: https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036Free Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy: https://letgrow.org/free-chapter/Peter Gray (professor at BC): https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/psychology-neuroscience/people/affiliated-and-emeritus/peter-gray.htmlJason Targoff: https://www.cambridgeyouthsoccer.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1309964&mid=1365147&newskeyid=HN1&newsid=437883&ctl=newsdetailPick up Sports App: https://pickupsports.co/pages/app-1Steve Magnus: https://www.stevemagness.com/Ferber Method: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/baby-sleep/ferber-methodWSJ article, When Junior Heads to College, Helicopter Parents Turn to Empty-Nest Coaches: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/helicopter-parents-empty-nest-coaches-868b5600Wizard of Oz: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Rob Schutz is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of multi-billion-dollar online health company, Ro. He has also founded the domain name service company, Snagged. He invests alongside me in the 20Growth fund. In addition to his skill as a founder he's also a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* How to set a good example for your kids in how you treat others* Not putting too much pressure on yourself to have hard and fast rules or systems* Adjusting your life to be more present* The emotions and feelings you go through as a new Dad* The most surprising aspects of fatherhood* The difference between the relationship he wants his kids to have with technology vs. social media* Some exciting new rapid fire/lightning questions!—Where to find Rob Schutz* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robschutz/* X: https://x.com/robWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:29] Welcome[1:59] Professional background[3:45] Rob's Childhood[6:39] Rob's family[8:15] Starting a company[10:58] Decision to start a family[11:57] Music[12:30] Earliest memory of being a dad[14:43] Setting a good example for kids[16:43] Is this perspective how you/partner were raised?[18:39] What emotions arose when becoming a dad[23:08] Most surprising things you've learned?[26:20] What does “being present” mean to you?[30:59] Advice to younger Rob[33:14] Advice to ignore[34:23] What book do you gift new dads[35:04] What book do you read to your kids?[35:47] Frameworks[38:52] Balance of parenting[41:52] How has parenting evolved[45:13] Aligning as parents[47:33] Kid's relationship to technology[51:51] Mistake as a dad[53:10] Follow along[53:56] Rapid fire—Show references:Ro: https://ro.co/Snagged: https://www.snagged.com/20 Growth Fund: https://www.thetwentyminutevc.com/20vc-fund/Bark Box: https://www.barkbox.com/University of McMaster: https://www.mcmaster.ca/IBM: https://www.ibm.com/us-enIsaiah House:https://isaiahhouse.org/Penn State: https://www.psu.edu/Cornell:https://www.cornell.edu/Habitat for Humanity: https://www.habitat.org/Mega Touch Machine: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/megatouch-videoCrunch Labs:https://www.crunchlabs.com/Finasteride: https://ro.co/lp/medications/hair-loss/Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads by Gary Greenberg & Jeannie Hayden: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Prepared-Gary-Greenberg/dp/0743251547The Book with No Pictures by B. J. Novak: https://www.amazon.com/Book-No-Pictures-B-Novak/dp/0803741715Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/en/iPad: https://www.apple.com/ipad/Cloth diapers: https://www.grovia.com/Tesla: https://www.tesla.com/Is It Cake: https://www.netflix.com/title/81333845Mighty Ducks: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104868/Goonies: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089218/Blockbuster: https://www.blockbuster.com/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Adam Nash is a long-time Silicon Valley executive, investor and advisor. He was the President and CEO of Wealthfront, a Product executive at Dropbox and LinkedIn, and teaches a course on personal finance for engineers at Stanford. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Daffy, the donor-advised fund for you and a champion of charitable giving. In addition to his long and successful career he's also a husband and the father of four kids! In our conversation today we discussed:* How to raise financially literate kids* How to think about the question of “am I financially ready for children” and is that the right question* How to teach your kids about charitable giving and philanthropy* The challenges of starting a company as a parent* The concept of “super powers” at work and at home* How to talk about money with your wife and kids* How to do financial planning in your household—Where to find Adam Nash* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamnash/* X: https://x.com/adamnashWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:41] Welcome[2:47] How did you develop your passion for finance?[5:31] When are you financially ready for children?[12:05] Was financial literacy part of childhood?[14:55] Kids ages and background[15:25] Decision to start a family[18:26] Guardrails[23:35] Conversation with partner about startup[27:12] Concept of superpowers[31:56] Advice to younger Adam[35:49] Advice to ignore[38:53] How do you build financially literate children?[44:09] What is a DAF?[51:18] Your family's philanthropy & impact[53:51] Financial review[57:27] Financial apps[58:48] Mistake as a dad[1:03:57] Rapid fire—Show references:Daffy: https://www.daffy.org/Wealthfront: https://www.wealthfront.com/Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/homeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Stanford: https://www.stanford.edu/Quicken: https://www.quicken.com/Steve Jobs: https://www.britannica.com/money/Steve-JobsDonorsChoose: https://www.donorschoose.org/Greenlight: https://greenlight.com/Monterey Bay Aquarium: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/Acorns: https://www.acorns.com/Plenty: https://www.withplenty.com/Apple watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/Jewish Community Center: https://jcca.org/Cars: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317219/Animal House: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077975/Back To School: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090685/Real Genius: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/Star Wars: https://www.starwars.com/filmsBack To The Future: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/Toyota Sienna: https://www.toyota.com/sienna/Honda Odyssey: https://automobiles.honda.com/odyssey—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Andrew Capland is the founder of Growth coaching and advisory, Delivering Value. He's also been the Head of Growth at Postscript and Wistia and was an early employee at Hubspot. He's a loving husband and the father of two kids, including one who was 6 weeks old during our chat! In our conversation today we discussed:* Going from one kid to two and thriving with a newborn* Managing your life and paternity leave as a Solopreneur* The support structures needed with a second kid* Bottle washing hacks!* What do you do when you and your spouse are both exhausted?* What to do with different religious values in the household* How to set yourself up for success with clients and a newborn—Where to find Andrew Capland* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcapland/* X: https://x.com/acapland* Delivering Value: https://deliveringvalue.co/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:24] Welcome[1:42] Professional background[3:02] Inspiration for pod[4:52] Childhood[8:12] Family now[9:15] First date with wife?[9:56] How old are your kids?[10:34] What does your wife do for work?[10:58] Decision to start a family[13:17] First thing you remember when 6 week old was born?[15:15] Support structures w/ second kid[17:41] Paternity leave as a solopreneur[19:17] How to manage new parenthood and soloprenuer[21:19] Transition from 1 to 2 kids[24:00] Any bottle washing hacks?[24:50] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[25:59] Emotions w/ first child vs. second[27: 22] What are some surprising things you discovered?[28:14] Advice to younger Andrew[29:57] Advice to ignore[31:10] Favorite books to read to your kids?[32:09] Frameworks[32:59] What do you do if you're both exhausted?[33:59] How has parenting evolved [36:10] Where do you and your partner not align?[37:45] Differences in religions amongst couples[40:14] Kid's relationship to technology[42:25] What is something you gave up to be a dad?[43:59] Recharge batteries[44:59] Mistake as a dad[46:31] Follow along[47:47] Rapid fire—Show references:Andrew's Podcast: https://media.deliveringvalue.co/t/showAdam's episode of Andrew's Podcast: https://media.deliveringvalue.co/p/how-to-deal-with-overwhelm-imposterDelivering Value: https://deliveringvalue.co/PostScript: https://postscript.io/Wistia: https://wistia.com/HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/products/get-started-f049Kings: https://www.playatkings.com/Bright Horizons: https://www.brighthorizons.com/Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Blue-Truck-Makes-Friend/dp/0358722829Little Blue Truck Leads the Way:https://www.amazon.com/Little-Blue-Truck-Leads-board/dp/0544568052iPad: https://www.apple.com/MiniMeis backpack: https://us.minimeis.com/Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads by Gary Greenberg & Jeannie Hayden:https://www.amazon.com/Be-Prepared-Gary-Greenberg/dp/0743251547/Toy Story: https://toystory.disney.com/Jaws: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/Nantucket: https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/Kia Telluride: https://www.kia.com/us/en/telluride—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Jordane Giuly is a 3x co-founder having started French Fintech unicorn Spendesk and most recently SMB financing company Defacto. As a French entrepreneur he brings an interesting, international perspective to parenting and company building. He's a loving husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* Comparing California cuisine to French cuisine* The differences in parenting support between France and the U.S.* Deciding how many kids to have* Raising kids internationally while starting a company* Paternity leave for startup founders* Doing diaper changes while talking to investors* Watching your own parents become grandparents* How becoming a Dad has influenced his leadership style—Where to find Jordane Giuly* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordane-giuly/* X: https://x.com/jordanegiulyWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:28] Welcome[1:55] Jordane's professional life[3:46] How does CA cuisine compare to France?[4:41] Jordane's childhood[6:44] His sister as a co-founder[7:33] Support structures in France for parents[10:32] Startup founder support system[12:28] His family now[15:19] Starting a company & raising a kid at the same time[16:38] Changing diapers during investing calls[18:41] His wife's career[19:54] Amount of kids discussion[20:49] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[22:37] Having a “super hairy kid"[24:25] Most surprising thing about being a dad[26:09] Young grandparents[26:32] Advice for younger Jordane and what to ignore[29:30] Fav book to read to his kids?[30:45] Parenting frameworks[32:45] Grandparents for childcare[32:53] How has Jordane's parenting style changed from one to two kids?[35:30] Has being a dad changed his leadership style?[37:47] What do Jordane and his wife not agree on?[39:47] Relationship he wants his kids to have with tech?[40:55] Recharge batteries[41:54] Will he be running in the streets during the Olympics?[42:43] Mistakes made as a dad[43:37] What did he give up to become a dad?[44:01] Where to follow along[44:36] Rapid fire—Show references:Spendesk: https://www.spendesk.com/DeFacto:https://www.getdefacto.com/Stanford: https://www.stanford.edu/Open Classrooms: https://openclassrooms.com/en/Daft Punk: https://www.daftpunk.com/Queen: https://queenonline.com/Where the Wild Things Are: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wild-Things-Maurice-Sendak/dp/0064431789Paris Olympics: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024Seine River: https://www.britannica.com/place/Seine-RiverBirkenstocks:https://www.birkenstock.com/usStupid rabbit show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_(French_TV_series)Star Wars: https://www.starwars.com/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Dave Boyce is a successful five-time exited founder, a GTM expert and owner of the newsletter ProductLedGTM.com. He sits on the board of Forrester and has just completed the final manuscript for his book on GTM strategy which comes out in 2025. He's a loving husband and the father of six kids, ages 16 to 28. In our conversation today we discussed:* How to raise a family of incredibly successful kids* Competition in the family when you've got PhD students, applied math majors, ML scientists and accomplished athletes* The importance of play-based childhood* The value of hard work* How to reframe achievement so it's not about getting the ‘A'* The importance of noticing your kids differences* Being home when you're home—Where to find Dave Boyce* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boycedave/* Newsletter: productledgtm.comWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:37] Welcome[2:11] Professional background[3:20] Childhood[6:22] Dave's family[10:12] Wife's decision to go back to work[12:12] Play-based childhood[14:49] Instilling the value of hard work[17:02] Most surprising thing you discovered as a dad[19:14] Advice for younger Dave[20:50] Manufacturing unprogrammed time[22:39] Advice to ignore[24:01] Defining achievement[26:23] How has being a dad changed you professionally?[29:39] An area where you and partner don't align[31:12] Establishing roles[32:25] Being home when you're home[34:32] Something you gave up to be a dad?[36:57] Fav music experience with a kid?[38:38] Recharge batteries[40:38] Mistake you made as a dad[42:47] More challenging things as a dad/large family[45:56] Follow along[47:23] Rapid fire—Show references:Forrester: https://www.forrester.com/Oklahoma State University: https://go.okstate.edu/Nike: https://www.nike.com/Cheaper by the Dozen: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0349205/Punk Rock Bowling: https://punkrockbowling.com/Madness: https://www.madness.co.uk/Fenway Park: https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballparkOracle: https://www.oracle.com/Fundly: https://fundly.com/Dough cutter: https://www.amazon.com/Scraper-Stainless-Polished-Measuring-Multipurpose/dp/B01D1GE1KEiPad: https://www.apple.com/Teletubbies: https://us.teletubbies.com/Swiss Family Robinson: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054357/Dumb and Dumber: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109686/Tommy Boy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114694/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Nacho Libre: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457510/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Napoleon Dynamite: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374900/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_napolPlanes, Trains and Automobiles: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1GMC Yukon XL: https://www.gmc.com/suvs/yukon—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Darby Saxbe is a professor at USC and holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her research includes studying the effects of stress hormones in couples and most importantly the changes that the male brain undergoes after becoming a parent. She has scientifically discovered slight gray matter loss in men following fatherhood and termed it Dad Brain. She is currently writing a book about her research. She's also a wife, musician in a Mom Band and mother of two kids! In our conversation today we discussed:* Early influences on her scientific research* What it was like having two kids while getting your post doc* The neuroplasticity of the brain* Stress hormones in couples* How fatherhood reshapes men's brains to make them more efficient* Changes in the ‘default mode network' and the visual network in new Dads* How brain changes are different in new Dads vs. new Moms* The implications of her research for public policy, paid family leave and the support for new parents—Where to find Darby Saxbe* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darbysaxbe/* X: https://twitter.com/Darbysaxbe* USC: https://dornsife.usc.edu/nestlab/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:52] Welcome[2:25] Professional background[5:18] What was the spark for the research?[8:26] Did having children during postdoc help shape research?[10:08] Cortisol[13:57] Dad brain[25:55] Should we worry about brain shrinkage after becoming a parent?[29:55] Brain efficiency in parenting[31:33] Default mode and visual network for Dads[35:43] Enhancement in social cognition[38:06] Indifference[40:35] Parental leave[44:48] Darby's book/ future research[48:35] Advice to new parents/dads[51:10] Follow along[52:05] Darby's Mom band[54:55] Rapid fire—Show references:Darby's Research: https://dornsife.usc.edu/nestlab/publications/Prenatal prolactin predicts postnatal parenting attitudes and brain structure remodeling in first-time fathers: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306453023003104Darby on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=q676bXMAAAAJDad Brain is Real: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/16/opinion/dad-brain-fatherhood-parenting.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0E0.biCq.04uwT7G2QN-x&smid=url-shareMore on Dad Brain: https://theconversation.com/brain-study-identifies-a-cost-of-caregiving-for-new-fathers-227319Cortical volume reductions in men transitioning to first-time fatherhood: https://academic.oup.com/cercor/article-abstract/34/4/bhae126/7645338?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=falseUSC: https://www.usc.edu/Fulbright: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/UK Biobank: https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/Scrooge McDuck: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrooge_McDuckSuper Why: https://pbskids.org/superwhy/Inside Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/Inside Out 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22022452/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Beetlejuice: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094721/Throwing Muses: https://throwingmuses.com/The Killers: https://www.thekillersmusic.com/Breeders: https://www.thebreedersmusic.com/Seven Up!: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058578/Rushmore: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128445/A Hard Day's Night: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058182/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Eric Bahn is the co-founder and a GP at Hustle Fund—a pre-seed venture fund that invests in very early stage founders. He has also been a founder himself as well as a product leader at companies like Intuit and Instagram. Most importantly, he's a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* What it means to feel joy in coming home to your family* His decision with his wife to have children* How to prioritize your spouse* Life integration rather than balance* Some non-traditional methods of recharging his batteries* A hilarious tangent about home projects including a recent plumbing success* What emerging companies he has seen that could have a significant impact on kids and future generations—Where to find Eric Bahn* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbahn/* X: https://twitter.com/ericbahn* Website: https://www.hustlefund.vc/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:54] Welcome[2:30] Professional background[3:06] Explaining career to his kids[4:16] Grew up in Detroit[5:12] Childhood[7:14] Immigrant family/being Korean in Detroit[11:03] Talking to kids about how Eric's parents culturally assimilated[13:00] How did you meet wife/what does she do?[15:45] Decision to start a family[19:53] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[21:50] Most surprising thing you discovered?[23:44] Parenting approach helped professional life?[26:53] Prioritizing wife over kids[29:45] Where you and partner don't agree?[33:30] Eric's home plumbing tweet[36:10] Advice for younger Eric?[39:41] What does it mean to “hustle” vs. family life?[43:57] Leadership style influenced by having kids?[47:37] What things has he seen in VC that will affect kids?[52:18] What relationship do you want your kids to have with technology?[55:09] Recharge batteries?[59:38] Mistake you made as a father?[1:00:08] Follow along[1:01:11] Rapid fire[1:04:52] Thank you—Show references:Hustle Fund: https://www.hustlefund.vc/Instagram: instagram.comIntuit: https://www.intuit.com/8 Mile: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298203/McAllen, TX: https://www.mcallen.net/Patrick Thompson Epidsode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDbmT4AgizQ“Juicy” By Notorious BIG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JZom_gVfuwSonoma Raceway: https://www.sonomaraceway.com/F1: https://www.formula1.com/Squatty Potty: https://www.squattypotty.com/Cocomelon: https://cocomelon.com/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Yousuf Bhaijee is a Growth Gdvisor and interim Head of Growth to companies like Brightwheel, HP, Evernow and Blackbird. Chris Lloyd is an engineer who most recently worked at AI company, Humane, and also Pinterest, Assembly and Opera. Yousuf is the father of three kids and Chris is the father of two. Chris and his family, Yousuf and his family and five other families live in a town-home complex that they all collectively bought several years ago. There are now a total of fifteen kids at the complex! In today's conversation we discussed:* How this whole modern day commune experiment got started* What it means to live in a modern day commune* The shared rituals, benefits and drawbacks of this lifestyle* The positive impacts on mental health* The benefits of sharing* How gender roles take on new meaning in communal living* The most surprising aspects of a communal lifestyle* Family privacy and parenting styles when you live in close proximity with othersWhere to find Yousuf Bhaijee* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yousufbhaijee* X: https://twitter.com/ybhaijeeWhere to find Chris Lloyd* X: https://twitter.com/chrislloydWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:47] Yousuf & Chris Introduction/Welcome[4:46] Family Life and Hottakes [10:42] Commune Living - What it is[12:44] Commune Living - How it came to be[17:50] Logistics & Agreements[19:42] Gender Roles[21:30] External Judgements[23:36] Macro and Micro Rituals[26:15] Social Media[27:15] Functionality of Commune Living[30:00] Family Privacy & Parenting Styles[35:52] Changes in Mental Health[39:22] Modern Day Sharing Economy[42:37] Discoveries of Living in a Commune[45:00] Vulnerability & Parenting Advice[50:48] Technology and the Communal Impact[57:12] Parenting Mistakes as a Dad[1:00:25] Reaching Out[1:00:00] Rapid Fire—Show references:Amazon One Medical: https://health.amazon.com/primeBrightwheel: https://mybrightwheel.com/home-b/HP: https://www.hp.comEvernow: https://www.evernow.com/Blackbird: https://www.blackbird.xyz/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.comAssembly: https://www.joinassembly.com/Opera: https://www.opera.com/Eaze: https://www.eaze.com/Zynga: https://www.zynga.com/Humane: https://humane.com/WWDC: https://developer.apple.com/wwdc24/Disney: https://www.disney.com/Paw Patrol: https://www.pawpatrol.com/Blippi: https://blippi.com/Nickelodeon: https://www.nick.com/Lovevery: https://lovevery.com/SNOO: https://www.happiestbaby.com/products/snoo-smart-bassinetNoseFrida: https://frida.com/products/nosefrida—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Scott Belsky is the Chief Strategy Officer and EVP of Design and Emerging Products at Adobe. He took on this role after being Chief Product Officer for their flagship Creative Cloud products. In 2006 Scott founded a company for creative professionals called Behance which he later sold to Adobe. He is also an active angel investor having invested in companies like Pinterest, Uber, Carta, Warby Parker, Ramp, Airtable and more. He's a loving husband and the father of three kids. In today's conversation we discussed:* How his perspective on building now incorporates his family* Advice to founders who are starting a family* Supporting his wife as a co-founder* Fostering creativity in kids and observing where creativity comes from* Support systems necessary for maintaining busy lives* How AI has already changed the world for kids* What AI is going to do for education* The philosophy behind his wife's company, Good Inside—Where to find Scott Belsky* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbelsky/* X: https://twitter.com/scottbelsky* Scott's newsletter: https://www.implications.comWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:48] Welcome[2:14] Has your business perspective changed since having a family?[3:51] Advice to founders starting a family[5:16] Family[6:04] Wife's co-founder role[8:15] Decision to start a family[10:05] Fostering creativity in kids[12:00] Favorite picture [13:18] Most surprising thing as a dad[14:35] Support systems in busy lives[17:12] How has AI changed the world for kids?[19:26] What is AI going to do for Education?[22:20] Advice for pre-kid Scott about becoming a dad[24:28] Advice to ignore[26:49] Good Inside philosophy[28:36] Mistake you mad as a dad?[29:41] Where do him and wife not align?[30:38] Follow along[32:16] Rapid fire[34:56] Thank you—Show references:Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Uber: https://www.uber.com/Carta: https://carta.com/Warby Parker: https://www.warbyparker.com/Ramp: https://ramp.com/Airtable: https://www.airtable.com/Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/Behance: https://www.behance.net/Columbia: https://www.columbia.edu/Good Inside: https://www.goodinside.com/Harriet Tubman: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/harriet-tubmanMichael's: https://www.michaels.com/North Fork River, CO: https://northforkranchguideservice.com/north-fork-of-the-south-platte-river/Frida Baby: https://frida.com/collections/babyCrib camera: https://www.amazon.com/Monitor-5Display-Pan-Tilt-Zoom-Temperature-Lullabies/dp/B09GM8JZM9/Emirates: https://www.emirates.comBlues Clues: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0163929/Forrest Gump: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Patrick Thompson is a three-time founder, starting a company right after college and then founding and selling his second company, Iteratively, to Amplitude in 2019. He stayed on as a Director of Product until leaving recently to co-found his third company, Clarify, a next generation CRM platform. He's a loving husband and the father of one kid. In today's conversation we discussed:* How to manage a young family with starting a company* The differences between his last startup when he wasn't yet a parent and this one* Having the conversation with your partner about getting back to building* Investing in your relationship with your partner* The concept of “first team” and applying that at work and home* Rituals for quality time with your kids* Recharging his batteries as both a parent and founder* Top tips for airplane travel with an infant* A potty training disaster story—Where to find Patrick Thompson* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickt010/* X: https://twitter.com/patrickt010Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:36] Welcome[1:48] Shout out to his co-founder Austin[2:18] Why start a company while having a toddler?[3:26] How has being a dad changed your company-building approach?[5:11] Childhood[7:44] Athletics compared to startups[10:16] How did you meet your wife?[11:40] Decision to start a family[12:52] Decision to leave Amplitude and start a company[16:45] Investing in your relationship with your partner[18:58] Applying “first team” at home[20:05] Taking an 18 month old on an airplane and top toddler travel tips[22:42] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[24:48] Most surprising aspect of fatherhood[25:55] Mistake you made as a dad[28:30] Advice for pre-kid era Patrick[30:15] Advice to ignore[31:32] Rituals in a busy life[33:19] How to manage weekends as a founder[34:20] Frameworks for parenting[36:34] An area Patrick and his wife don't agree on in parenting[38:46] Relationship Patrick wants his son to have with technology[40:51] What he's given up to become a dad[42:18] How to recharge your batteries[43:32] Family favorite trip[44:59] Follow along Patrick's journey[45:45] Rapid Fire[51:41] Thank you—Show references:Amplitude: https://amplitude.com/Clarify: https://www.clarify.io/Boy Scouts: https://www.scouting.org/Atlassian: https://www.atlassian.com/Siqi Chen's on Startup Dad: youtube.com/watch?v=I2Nm5Mkj0s0Immad Akhund's on Startup Dad: youtube.com/watch?v=FR2ws9UKJ2k—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Ethan Austin is the founder of OutsideVC, where he invests in founders building a more equitable and just financial system. He was the Chief Strategy Officer of Gig Wag, Managing Director of Techstars Denver, and was co-founder and president of GiveForward which was acquired by GoFundMe. He's a loving husband and the father of three kids. In today's conversation we discussed:* The time he picked up his oldest kid from school in a taco costume* His life with a newborn* Teaching kids values* Modeling behaviors with your kids* Finding fun in the mundane* How partners can take turns supporting one another* Why every parent is just winging it most of the time* Three important parenting frameworks he's developed—Where to find Ethan Austin* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintech-investor/* Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/ethanaustinWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:24] Welcome[1:40] Professional background[2:27] Childhood[3:35] Parent's career/losing father at a young age[6:06] Family now[7:52] What kind of values do you live by/teach your kids?[10:28] How do you model adventure for your kids[14:13] Tell me about your wife's career - how do you compartmentalize?[16:00] Decision to start a family[18:16] Parental leave[20:13] Experience of third child vs. others[23:29] Finding the fun in mundane[27:16] Surprising things about being a dad[29:20] Advice to ignore?[31:28] Advice for younger Ethan[33:27] Frameworks[35:51] Partners taking turns supporting each other[37:52] Where partners don't align[39:21] kids relationship to technology[42:10] Recharge batteries[43:38] Getting kids to hike[45:55] Follow along[46:20] Rapid fire[53:52] Thank you—Show references:Techstars: https://www.techstars.com/GiveForward: https://www.giveforward.com/Outside VC: https://outside-vc.com/Boy Scouts: https://www.scouting.org/NoseFrida: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/F6682FCC-F1F9-44FE-9D89-173058B06AEFThe Happy Sleeper: The Science-Backed Guide to Helping Your Baby Get a Good Night's Sleep-Newborn to School Age by Heather Turgeon MFT: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Sleeper-Science-Backed-Helping-Sleep-Newborn/dp/0399166025Paw Patrol:https://www.pawpatrol.com/Scarface:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086250/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Lane Shackleton is the Chief Product Officer of Coda, where he has worked for over 8 years. Prior to that he had a 9+ year career at Google and Youtube as a product manager and leader. He's a loving husband and the father of three kids. In today's conversation we discussed:* How to motivate and teach lessons to your kids through “quests”* Lowering the pressure on high-stakes parenting* Two actions that can solve most of the challenges you'll experience with your kids* The difference in feeling overwhelmed between a parent and a professional* Why parenting overwhelm can be so much harder to work through* Leveraging technology as a builder vs. a passive consumer* Balancing being a startup executive with coaching a baseball team full of 9 year olds — and which one is harder—Where to find Lane Shackleton* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laneshackleton/* Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/lshackletonWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover[1:53] Welcome[2:23] Wine & software[4:57] Quests with your kids[10:30] Childhood[11:45] How did your son get into baseball?[13:54] Family now[15:24] Decision to start a family?[16:18] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[18:00] Feeling of overwhelm[20:58] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad[24:47] Not everything is high stakes[28:59] Solving problems with kids[32:35] Favorite book to read to kids[33:58] Frameworks[36:46] Has parenting changed your management style?[40:17] Where do Lane and his partner not align[41:39] Kid's relationship to tech[45:28] What did you give up to become a dad?[47:07] How do you recharge your batteries?[49:10] Startup hustle culture[52:08] Rapid fire[58:18] Thank you—Show references:Bruce Bolt batting gloves:https://brucebolt.us/Napa: https://www.cityofnapa.org/Coda: https://coda.io/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/Google: google.comAtlanta, GA: https://www.atlantaga.gov/ CPMC: https://www.sutterhealth.org/cpmcField of Dreams:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097351/Llama Llama: https://llamallamabook.com/books/You Can Play Sports Board book by Nicole Stoltenberg: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Sports-Nicole-Todd-Stoltenberg/dp/0578878224Lorax: https://www.amazon.com/Lorax-Classic-Seuss-Dr/dp/0394823370Luca: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12801262/Stripe: https://stripe.com/Sound Machine: https://www.amazon.com/Magicteam-Machine-Looping-Soothing-Function/dp/B07RWRJ4XW/ref=zg_bs_g_18746767011_d_sccl_1/143-4646178-9363038?psc=1Cascade Falls: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cascade-fallsCocomelon: https://cocomelon.com/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
David Haddad is a health-tech founder and product manager turned creator. He's now on a mission to teach Dads how to cook with his new company Mister Branzino and the Meal Machine operating system. He runs a newsletter and the Dad Cook Crew community. He's a loving husband and the father of 1 son. In today's conversation we discussed:* How David developed his passion for cooking* Why Dads often let this important skill go by the wayside* The PPSCE system for building a weekly meal plan* Maximizing meals with minimal time* How to get more Dads comfortable in the kitchen and building confidence* Sample meal plans that you can get started with right away—Where to find David Haddad* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhhaddad/ * Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/haddadda* The Meal Machine OS: https://misterbranzino.gumroad.com/l/mealmachineWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover[1:44] Welcome[1:55] Mr. Branzino mission[4:10] Ethnicity[7:20] Met partner/tell about son[8:13] Epic meal for partner[9:43] Decision to start a family[10:17] Weaponized incompetence[16:43] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad[17:58] Best practice for modeling behavior[19:13] Advice to past David[25:09] Approach to food w/son[30:32] What Mr. Branzino meals does son love?[34:24] What makes dads uncomfortable in the kitchen?[37:13] System to teach a dad how to cook[42:13] PPSCE[44:30] Mr. Branzino meal plan[49:29] Where should dads get inspiration?[54:00] Disastrous recipe [55:43] Follow along[56:51] Rapid fire round[59:52] Thank you—Show references:Mister Branzino Recipe Swipe File: https://www.pinterest.com/misterbranzino/recipe-swipe-file/Mrs. Doubtfire:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107614/Dumb & Dumber: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109686/Chef John/ Food Wishes:https://foodwishes.blogspot.com/Ny Times Cooking: https://cooking.nytimes.com/Blue Apron Cooking: Blueapron.com/cookbookThich Nhat Hanh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%C3%ADch_Nh%E1%BA%A5t_H%E1%BA%A1nhCounter stool: https://www.amazon.com/Guidecraft-Classic-Kitchen-Helper-Stool/dp/B00C18NV8CInstacart: https://www.instacart.com/Amazon Fresh: https://www.amazon.com/fmc/storefront?almBrandId=QW1hem9uIEZyZXNoTed Lasso: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_LassoCoffee Meets Bagel: https://coffeemeetsbagel.com/Top Chef: https://www.bravotv.com/top-chefIn n Out: https://www.in-n-out.com/menuChick Fil A: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/Barack Obama: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/barack-obama/Dr. Brazelton's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/T.-Berry-Brazelton/author/B001I9TV4SNeli deGrasse Tyson: https://neildegrassetyson.com/Solid Starts: https://solidstarts.com/Coco: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2380307/Cocomelon: https://cocomelon.com/Mental & Emotional Load Articles:https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210518-the-hidden-load-how-thinking-of-everything-holds-mums-backhttps://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/parents/mental-loadhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/mom-mental-load_l_63f7a67ee4b0616708e04d9ahttps://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a23469721/emotional-labour-mental-load/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202111/women-carry-most-the-mental-load-running-household—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron athttp://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
David Haddad is a health-tech founder and product manager turned creator. He's now on a mission to teach Dads how to cook with his new company Mister Branzino and the Meal Machine operating system. He runs a newsletter and the Dad Cook Crew community. He's a loving husband and the father of 1 son. In today's conversation we discussed: How David developed his passion for cooking Why Dads often let this important skill go by the wayside The PPSCE system for building a weekly meal plan Maximizing meals with minimal time How to get more Dads comfortable in the kitchen and building confidence Sample meal plans that you can get started with right away — Where to find David Haddad Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhhaddad/ Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/haddadda The Meal Machine OS: https://misterbranzino.gumroad.com/l/mealmachine Where to find Adam Fishman - FishmanAF Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover [1:44] Welcome [1:55] Mr. Branzino mission [4:10] Ethnicity [7:20] Met partner/tell about son [8:13] Epic meal for partner [9:43] Decision to start a family [10:17] Weaponized incompetence [16:43] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad [17:58] Best practice for modeling behavior [19:13] Advice to past David [25:09] Approach to food w/son [30:32] What Mr. Branzino meals does son love? [34:24] What makes dads uncomfortable in the kitchen? [37:13] System to teach a dad how to cook [42:13] PPSCE [44:30] Mr. Branzino meal plan [49:29] Where should dads get inspiration? [54:00] Disastrous recipe [55:43] Follow along [56:51] Rapid fire round [59:52] Thank you — Show references: Mister Branzino Recipe Swipe File: https://www.pinterest.com/misterbranzino/recipe-swipe-file/ Mrs. Doubtfire:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107614/ Dumb & Dumber: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109686/ Chef John/ Food Wishes:https://foodwishes.blogspot.com/ Ny Times Cooking: https://cooking.nytimes.com/ Blue Apron Cooking: Blueapron.com/cookbook Thich Nhat Hanh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%C3%ADch_Nh%E1%BA%A5t_H%E1%BA%A1nh Counter stool: https://www.amazon.com/Guidecraft-Classic-Kitchen-Helper-Stool/dp/B00C18NV8C Instacart: https://www.instacart.com/ Amazon Fresh: https://www.amazon.com/fmc/storefront?almBrandId=QW1hem9uIEZyZXNo Ted Lasso: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lasso Coffee Meets Bagel: https://coffeemeetsbagel.com/ Top Chef: https://www.bravotv.com/top-chef In n Out: https://www.in-n-out.com/menu Chick Fil A: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/ Barack Obama: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/barack-obama/ Dr. Brazelton's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/T.-Berry-Brazelton/author/B001I9TV4S Neli deGrasse Tyson: https://neildegrassetyson.com/ Solid Starts: https://solidstarts.com/ Coco: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2380307/ Cocomelon: https://cocomelon.com/ Mental & Emotional Load Articles: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210518-the-hidden-load-how-thinking-of-everything-holds-mums-back https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/parents/mental-load https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mom-mental-load_l_63f7a67ee4b0616708e04d9a https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a23469721/emotional-labour-mental-load/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202111/women-carry-most-the-mental-load-running-household — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/
Matt Wensing is the founder and CEO of Summit, a no-code platform for building tools and workflow automation. For nearly 20 years he has been a founder and CEO--starting with a company called Riskpulse which became Everstream Analytics and was acquired in January 2020. He is a loving husband and the father of four teenagers! In today's conversation we discussed:* Getting married and having kids in your early 20's* How little you know when you're that young* How amazing it is to be a young Dad with children now in their teens* How to eliminate the excess from your life if you want to prioritize work and family* A points allocation metaphor for prioritizing what's important* Helping teens navigate a tech-first world* The growing awareness of the impacts of social media on teenage girls* How losing one of your parents unlocks new truths in your life—Where to find Matt Wensing* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wensing/* Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/mattwensingWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover[1:44] Welcome[1:57] Summit[3:36] Childhood[5:19] Siblings?[6:50] Where did you meet your partner?[8:08] How old were you when you had your first kid?[9:10] Decision to get married?[11:27] Decision to start a family?[12:58] Reflections on being a young dad[19:03] Early 20's parent emotions[23:16] Advice to others[26:56] Points allocation[29:41] Advice to ignore[36:52] Has being a parent made you a better CEO?[43:33] Where you and partner don't align?[50:52] Teenagers relationship w/tech[1:01:01] Losing a parent[1:07:10] Follow along[1:08:00] Rapid Fire[1:16:43] Thank you—Show references:Summit: https://usesummit.com/The Matrix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958Toyota Sienna: https://www.toyota.com/sienna/Jurassic Park: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107290/Led Zeppelin: https://ledzeppelin.com/SoundGarden:https://www.soundgardenworld.com/Pearl Jam: https://pearljam.com/Stone Temple Pilots:https://stonetemplepilots.com/Whistler:https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/Sleepless in Seattle: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108160/Ergo:https://ergobaby.com/Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kindleMadden 2004:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_NFL_2004Jokic - NBA:https://www.nba.com/player/203999/nikola-jokicMaster and Commander:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0311113/Goonies:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089218/The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt: https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/en/How To Train Your Dragon: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0892769/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Matt Wensing is the founder and CEO of Summit, a no-code platform for building tools and workflow automation. For nearly 20 years he has been a founder and CEO--starting with a company called Riskpulse which became Everstream Analytics and was acquired in January 2020. He is a loving husband and the father of four teenagers! In today's conversation we discussed: Getting married and having kids in your early 20's How little you know when you're that young How amazing it is to be a young Dad with children now in their teens How to eliminate the excess from your life if you want to prioritize work and family A points allocation metaphor for prioritizing what's important Helping teens navigate a tech-first world The growing awareness of the impacts of social media on teenage girls How losing one of your parents unlocks new truths in your life — Where to find Matt Wensing Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wensing/ Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/mattwensing Where to find Adam Fishman - FishmanAF Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover [1:44] Welcome [1:57] Summit [3:36] Childhood [5:19] Siblings? [6:50] Where did you meet your partner? [8:08] How old were you when you had your first kid? [9:10] Decision to get married? [11:27] Decision to start a family? [12:58] Reflections on being a young dad [19:03] Early 20's parent emotions [23:16] Advice to others [26:56] Points allocation [29:41] Advice to ignore [36:52] Has being a parent made you a better CEO? [43:33] Where you and partner don't align? [50:52] Teenagers relationship w/tech [1:01:01] Losing a parent [1:07:10] Follow along [1:08:00] Rapid Fire [1:16:43] Thank you — Show references: Summit: https://usesummit.com/ The Matrix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/ National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958 Toyota Sienna: https://www.toyota.com/sienna/ Jurassic Park: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107290/ Led Zeppelin: https://ledzeppelin.com/ SoundGarden:https://www.soundgardenworld.com/ Pearl Jam: https://pearljam.com/ Stone Temple Pilots:https://stonetemplepilots.com/ Whistler:https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/ Sleepless in Seattle: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108160/ Ergo:https://ergobaby.com/ Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kindle Madden 2004:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_NFL_2004 Jokic - NBA:https://www.nba.com/player/203999/nikola-jokic Master and Commander:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0311113/ Goonies:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089218/ The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt: https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036 Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/en/ How To Train Your Dragon: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0892769/ — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/
Linus Ekenstam is a designer and serial entrepreneur who has founded and sold several companies. He has also been a design leader at Typeform, Bamboo Blockchain and Flodesk. He's currently building an AI-powered children's story generator at BedtimeStory.ai and a platform to track and improve mental health called Sensive. He is a partner and the father of two daughters. In today's conversation we discussed:* What it means to be an "AI Gardener"* Struggles with male infertility* Time and relativity* How to navigate the daily grind with two working parents and a 4 and 2 year old* A visit from his youngest daughter while recording* How he thinks technology will transform his daughter's lives* Optimism for the future with AI as a useful toolListen now on Apple, Spotify, Overcast and YouTube.—Where to find Linus EkenstamLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linusekenstam/Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/LinusEkenstamYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LinusEkenstamNewsletter: insidemyhead.aiWhere to find Adam Fishman- FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover[1:47] Welcome[2:15] What do you do here?[3:08] AI Gardener[4:40] Childhood[6:18] Fav US kid's show[7:32] Difference between his and his kid's childhood[10:44] kids/partner[11:38] Pull to move back to Sweden during COVID[13:07] Male infertility[23:38] Advice[25:52] Earliest memory of being a dad[27:44] Manage daily grind/work/family[30:25] What did you do w/kids before preschool?[31:51] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad?[36:17] Time & relativity[42:24] Where do you and your partner not align?[45:25] AI change kid's relationship to tech/what are you working on?[50:11] How do you recharge your batteries?[51:37] What is a mistake you made as a dad?[53:39] Follow along[55:30] Rapid fire round[58:33] Thank you—Show references:Linus' Tweet on Male Fertility: https://x.com/linusekenstam/status/1696424299773485380?s=46&t=_JjHRNFJidzXB5axbw2gmQStar Wars: https://www.starwars.com/Encanto:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2953050/Baby Bjorn:https://www.babybjorn.com/TMNT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_TurtlesPower Rangers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_RangersTypeForm: https://www.typeform.com/Bamboo BlockChain: https://www.bamboonetworks.com/Flodesk: https://flodesk.com/Bedtime Story: bedtimestory.aiSensive: https://www.sensive.co/Ikigai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron athttp://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Linus Ekenstam is a designer and serial entrepreneur who has founded and sold several companies. He has also been a design leader at Typeform, Bamboo Blockchain and Flodesk. He's currently building an AI-powered children's story generator at BedtimeStory.ai and a platform to track and improve mental health called Sensive. He is a partner and the father of two daughters. In today's conversation we discussed: What it means to be an "AI Gardener" Struggles with male infertility Time and relativity How to navigate the daily grind with two working parents and a 4 and 2 year old A visit from his youngest daughter while recording How he thinks technology will transform his daughter's lives Optimism for the future with AI as a useful tool — Where to find Linus Ekenstam Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linusekenstam/ Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/LinusEkenstam Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LinusEkenstam Newsletter: https://insidemyhead.ai/ Where to find Adam Fishman - FishmanAF Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover [1:47] Welcome [2:15] What do you do here? [3:08] AI Gardener [4:40] Childhood [6:18] Fav US kid's show [7:32] Difference between his and his kid's childhood [10:44] kids/partner [11:38] Pull to move back to Sweden during COVID [13:07] Male infertility [23:38] Advice [25:52] Earliest memory of being a dad [27:44] Manage daily grind/work/family [30:25] What did you do w/kids before preschool? [31:51] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad? [36:17] Time & relativity [42:24] Where do you and your partner not align? [45:25] AI change kid's relationship to tech/what are you working on? [50:11] How do you recharge your batteries? [51:37] What is a mistake you made as a dad? [53:39] Follow along [55:30] Rapid fire round [58:33] Thank you — Show references: Linus' Tweet on Male Fertility: https://x.com/linusekenstam/status/1696424299773485380?s=46&t=_JjHRNFJidzXB5axbw2gmQ Star Wars: https://www.starwars.com/ Encanto:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2953050/ Baby Bjorn:https://www.babybjorn.com/ TMNT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles Power Rangers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Rangers TypeForm: https://www.typeform.com/ Bamboo BlockChain: https://www.bamboonetworks.com/ Flodesk: https://flodesk.com/ Bedtime Story: bedtimestory.ai Sensive: https://www.sensive.co/ Ikigai:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/
Siqi Chen is co-founder and CEO of Runway, the finance platform you don't hate. He was also the president, chief product officer and CEO of Sandbox VR, the VP of Growth at Postmates and he sold his first company to Zynga in 2010. He is an angel investor who has invested in companies like Touch of Modern, Amplitude, Italic, and Clubhouse. He is a husband and the father of two daughters. In today's conversation we discussed:* His life moving back-and-forth to China as a kid* The realities and myth of work-life balance* Sharing the load with your spouse* How his parenting and leadership has evolved over time* How to exercise with your kids and incorporate them into your day* Teaching kids how to use technology as a tool for leverage* A fascinating story of how his daughter uses ChatGPTListen now on Apple, Spotify, Overcast and YouTube.—Where to find Siqi ChenLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siqic/Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/bladerRunway: https://runway.com/Where to find Adam Fishman- FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover[1:34] Welcome[2:27] Work/life balance[6:49] His childhood[10:52] All about his kids[11:30] How did you meet your wife?[13:37] Decision to start a family[15:33] Load balancing parenting[18:50] Earliest memory of being a dad[21:04] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad[23:13] Giving younger self advice[25:52] Advice to ignore[27:45] Favorite book to read to his kids[29:10] Frameworks[32:35] Any parenting evolutions?[35:11] Kids' dynamic[35:42] Where do you and your partner not align?[37:47] Kid's relationship with tech[40:45] Most interesting way kids used ChatGPT[43:11] What did you give up to be a dad?[45:30] How do you recharge your batteries?[46:10] What is a mistake you made as a dad?[49:16] Rapid fire round[53:31] Thank you—Show references:The Matrix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/Transformers: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418279/Scratch: https://scratch.mit.edu/Talktastic: https://talktastic.com/Amazing Panda Adventure: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112342/Stanford: https://www.stanford.edu/Bye Bye Baby: https://buybuybaby.com/Dalian, China: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DalianPeter Thiell, Thiel Scholarship: https://thielfellowship.org/Unity: https://unity.com/Gundam: https://en.gundam.info/Postmates: https://postmates.com/Sandbox VR: https://sandboxvr.com/ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/"Blub Blub Fish" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pout-Pout-Fish-Deborah-Diesen/dp/0374360979Work-life Balance is Overrated: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siqic_work-life-balance-is-overrated-implicitly-activity-7161735570757550081-8Yd4Second Time Founders Podcast reference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=257w17EkYn4&t=1s—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron athttp://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Siqi Chen is co-founder and CEO of Runway, the finance platform you don't hate. He was also the president, chief product officer and CEO of Sandbox VR, the VP of Growth at Postmates and he sold his first company to Zynga in 2010. He is an angel investor who has invested in companies like Touch of Modern, Amplitude, Italic, and Clubhouse. He is a husband and the father of two daughters. In today's conversation we discussed: His life moving back-and-forth to China as a kid The realities and myth of work-life balance Sharing the load with your spouse How his parenting and leadership has evolved over time How to exercise with your kids and incorporate them into your day Teaching kids how to use technology as a tool for leverage A fascinating story of how his daughter uses ChatGPT — Where to find Siqi Chen Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siqic/ Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/blader Runway: https://runway.com/ Where to find Adam Fishman - FishmanAF Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover [1:34] Welcome [2:27] Work/life balance [6:49] His childhood [10:52] All about his kids [11:30] How did you meet your wife? [13:37] Decision to start a family [15:33] Load balancing parenting [18:50] Earliest memory of being a dad [21:04] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad [23:13] Giving younger self advice [25:52] Advice to ignore [27:45] Favorite book to read to his kids [29:10] Frameworks [32:35] Any parenting evolutions? [35:11] Kids' dynamic [35:42] Where do you and your partner not align? [37:47] Kid's relationship with tech [40:45] Most interesting way kids used ChatGPT [43:11] What did you give up to be a dad? [45:30] How do you recharge your batteries? [46:10] What is a mistake you made as a dad? [49:16] Rapid fire round [53:31] Thank you — Show references: The Matrix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/ Transformers: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418279/ Scratch: https://scratch.mit.edu/ Talktastic: https://talktastic.com/ Amazing Panda Adventure: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112342/ Stanford: https://www.stanford.edu/ Bye Bye Baby: https://buybuybaby.com/ Dalian, China: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalian Peter Thiell, Thiel Scholarship: https://thielfellowship.org/ Unity: https://unity.com/ Gundam: https://en.gundam.info/ Postmates: https://postmates.com/ Sandbox VR: https://sandboxvr.com/ ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ "Blub Blub Fish" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pout-Pout-Fish-Deborah-Diesen/dp/0374360979 Work-life Balance is Overrated: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siqic_work-life-balance-is-overrated-implicitly-activity-7161735570757550081-8Yd4 Second Time Founders Podcast reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=257w17EkYn4&t=1s — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/
Luke Millar is the SVP of product and engineering at Medium, where you can discover stories, thinking and expertise from writers on just about any topic. He joined there after the company he co-founded was acquired by them in 2021. He has been a technology leader at Shift, Twitter and Microsoft. He is a husband and the father of five kids. In today's conversation we discussed:* How to structure and take paternity leave as a startup founder* Building individual relationships with each of your kids when you have so many of them* How he handled the transition to working from home with a full household* His wife's recent and ongoing battle with cancer* How cancer has become a big part of their parenting lives and the support systems they've needed to navigate it* Mistakes he's made as a DadListen now on Apple, Spotify, Overcast and YouTube.—Where to find Luke Millar- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luketmillar/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ltm- Medium: https://medium.com/@ltmWhere to find Adam Fishman- FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover[1:37] Welcome[2:52] A “typical” day with 5 kids[4:42] Luke's Childhood[5:29] All about Luke's wife[8:30] Building a pro-parent company[11:07] Insane flexibility[12:11] Paternity leave[16:59] Building relationships within a large family[20:14] Systems for working at home[23:42] Awkward work at home moment?[26:26] Advice for younger Luke[28:24] Ridiculous piece of advice to ignore[31:04] How has his parenting style evolved?[33:06] How do you go out in public with a large family?[35:44] How do you and your partner align?[38:47] Getting on the same page[40:04] His wife's battle with cancer[46:17] Recharging your batteries[49:26] A mistake he made as a father[51:42] Where to follow along with Luke[52:58] Rapid fire[1:00:16] Thank you—Show references:iPod Touch: https://support.apple.com/ipod-touchInside Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/Encanto: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2953050/Lost: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411008/Third Eye Blind: https://www.thirdeyeblind.com/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron athttp://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Luke Millar is the SVP of product and engineering at Medium, where you can discover stories, thinking and expertise from writers on just about any topic. He joined there after the company he co-founded was acquired by them in 2021. He has been a technology leader at Shift, Twitter and Microsoft. He is a husband and the father of five kids. In today's conversation we discussed: How to structure and take paternity leave as a startup founder Building individual relationships with each of your kids when you have so many of them How he handled the transition to working from home with a full household His wife's recent and ongoing battle with cancer How cancer has become a big part of their parenting lives and the support systems they've needed to navigate it Mistakes he's made as a Dad — Where to find Luke Millar - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luketmillar/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ltm - Medium: https://medium.com/@ltm Where to find Adam Fishman - FishmanAF Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover [1:37] Welcome [2:52] A "typical" day with 5 kids [4:42] Luke's Childhood [5:29] All about Luke's wife [8:30] Building a pro-parent company [11:07] Insane flexibility [12:11] Paternity leave [16:59] Building relationships within a large family [20:14] Systems for working at home [23:42] Awkward work at home moment? [26:26] Advice for younger Luke [28:24] Ridiculous piece of advice to ignore [31:04] How has his parenting style evolved? [33:06] How do you go out in public with a large family? [35:44] How do you and your partner align? [38:47] Getting on the same page [40:04] His wife's battle with cancer [46:17] Recharging your batteries [49:26] A mistake he made as a father [51:42] Where to follow along with Luke [52:58] Rapid fire [1:00:16] Thank you — Show references: iPod Touch: https://support.apple.com/ipod-touch Inside Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/ Encanto: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2953050/ Lost: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411008/ Third Eye Blind: https://www.thirdeyeblind.com/ — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/
Nir Eyal writes, consults and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology and business. He is the best-selling author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Earlier in his career he co-founded and sold two tech companies. In addition to his books and his blog his writing has been featured in The New Yrok Times, Harvard Business Review, Time Magazine, and Psychology today. He is a husband of 23 years and the father of one teenager. In today's conversation we discussed: Lessons learned from both Hooked and Indistractable What parents specifically can do to avoid distraction and build healthy habits in themselves and their kids Examples from his life and books on building an indistractable household Habit formation and the role of extrinsic vs. intrinsic rewards Limit setting Why kids reach for phones and technology today Self-determination theory and the science of motivation Actions you can take right now to reduce distraction in your family — Where to find Nir Eyal - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/nireyal - Website: https://www.nirandfar.com/ Where to find Adam Fishman - FishmanAF Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover 1:56] Welcome [2:33] Childhood [5:16] Family now [5:40] Lessons from Indistractable as parents [19:19] How partners align on strategy [23:44] Teaching kids how to make time for traction [30:35] Self determination theory [37:02] Age restrictions as protection for kids [43:51] Rewards as a parent [48:36] Most surprising thing as a dad [51:49] What is your favorite thing to do with your daughter? [53:06] Recharge batteries [54:56] Follow along [55:25] Rapid Fire [59:14] Thank you — Show references: Empire of the Sun: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092965/ Back to the Future: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Dungeons and Dragons: https://dnd.wizards.com/ Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ Nir's book Indistractable: https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/ Nir's book Hooked: https://www.nirandfar.com/hooked/ Hasso Plattner: https://engineering.stanford.edu/get-involved/support-engineering/funding-initiatives/hasso-plattner-institute-design-dschool Fortnite: https://www.fortnite.com/ Minecraft: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us World of Warcraft: https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/ Fitbod: https://fitbod.me/ — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/
Nir Eyal writes, consults and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology and business. He is the best-selling author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Earlier in his career he co-founded and sold two tech companies. In addition to his books and his blog his writing has been featured in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Time Magazine, and Psychology Today. He is a husband of 23 years and the father of one teenager. In today's conversation we discussed: * Lessons learned from both Hooked and Indistractable* What parents specifically can do to avoid distraction and build healthy habits in themselves and their kids* Examples from his life and books on building an indistractable household* Habit formation and the role of extrinsic vs. intrinsic rewards* Limit setting* Why kids reach for phones and technology today* Self-determination theory and the science of motivation* Actions you can take right now to reduce distraction in your familyListen now on Apple, Spotify, Overcast and YouTube.—Where to find Nir Eyal- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/nireyal- Website: https://www.nirandfar.com/Where to find Adam Fishman- FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover[1:56] Welcome[2:33] Nir's Childhood[5:16] His family now[5:40] Lessons from Indistractable as parents[19:19] How partners align on parenting strategy[23:44] Teaching kids how to make time for traction[30:35] Self determination theory[37:02] Age restrictions as protection for kids[43:51] Rewards as a parent[48:36] Most surprising thing as a dad[51:49] What is your favorite thing to do with your daughter?[53:06] How do you recharge your batteries?[54:56] How to follow Nir[55:25] Rapid Fire—Show references:Empire of the Sun: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092965/Back to the Future: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Dungeons and Dragons: https://dnd.wizards.com/Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/Nir's book Indistractable: http://geni.us/indistractableNir's book Hooked: https://www.nirandfar.com/hooked/Indistractable Bonus Content: http://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/Hasso Plattner: https://engineering.stanford.edu/get-involved/support-engineering/funding-initiatives/hasso-plattner-institute-design-dschoolFortnite: https://www.fortnite.com/Minecraft: https://www.minecraft.net/en-usWorld of Warcraft: https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/Fitbod: https://fitbod.me/Nir's Best Articles: https://www.nirandfar.com/best-articles/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron athttp://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Immad Akhund is the co-founder and CEO of Mercury, a business banking platform that has raised over $160M in funding and has over 100,000 customers. He has also founded two other companies – Clickpass and Heyzap; the latter of which was acquired in 2016. Immad is a husband and the father of two kids. In today's conversation we discussed: * Starting a family at a very young age (by San Francisco standards)* Navigating founding and running several companies, including Mercury* The difference between finding more time and finding more energy* How to think about skill building with your kids* Dealing with disagreements with your spouse* The parallels between being the co-founder of a company and the co-founder of a familyListen now on Apple, Spotify, Overcast and YouTube.—Where to find Immad Akhund- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iakhund/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/immad- Curiosity Podcast: https://curiositypodcast.substack.com/Where to find Adam Fishman- FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover[1:31] Welcome[1:46] Childhood[2:44] Where does your extended family live now?[3:19] Why keep doing startups?[6:52] How did you meet your partner?[7:56] Tell me about your kids[8:42] Decision to start a family[9:51] What does your wife do?[10:59] Why did it feel like the right time to start a family?[17:13] Earliest memory of being a dad?[19:29] Advice for his younger self[22:36] What is something you worked on after having kids?[23:56] Skill building and teaching kids finance[27:46] How has his parenting style evolved?[30:29] What is an example of you getting out of balance w/kids[31:29] Has being a dad changed how you run companies?[34:36] Conflict/managing through disagreements[39:10] Kids relationship w/tech[42:07] Restore batteries[44:08] What is a mistake you made as a dad?[46:32] Follow along[47:23] Rapid fire round—Show references:Mercury: https://mercury.com/Model X: https://www.tesla.com/modelxThe Matrix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/Union Square Ventures: https://www.usv.com/Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/ClickPass: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/clickpassHayzap: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heyzap-com/Inside Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/Frozen: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2294629/Teen Titans: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343314/Doona: https://www.doona.com/en-usJuni Learning: https://junilearning.com/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron athttp://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Immad Akhund is the co-founder and CEO of Mercury, a business banking platform that has raised over $160M in funding and has over 100,000 customers. He has also founded two other companies – Clickpass and Heyzap; the latter of which was acquired in 2016. Immad is a husband and the father of two kids. In today's conversation we discussed: Starting a family at a very young age (by San Francisco standards) Navigating founding and running several companies, including Mercury The difference between finding more time and finding more energy How to think about skill building with your kids Dealing with disagreements with your spouse The parallels between being the co-founder of a company and the co-founder of a family — Where to find Immad Akhund - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iakhund/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/immad - Curiosity Podcast: https://curiositypodcast.substack.com/ Where to find Adam Fishman - FishmanAF Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover [1:31] Welcome [1:46] Childhood [2:44] Where does your extended family live now? [3:19] Why keep doing startups? [6:52] How did you meet your partner? [7:56] Tell me about your kids [8:42] Decision to start a family [9:51] What does your wife do? [10:59] Why did it feel like the right time to start a family? [17:13] Earliest memory of being a dad? [19:29] Advice for his younger self [22:36] What is something you worked on after having kids? [23:56] Skill building and teaching kids finance [27:46] How has his parenting style evolved? [30:29] What is an example of you getting out of balance w/kids [31:29] Has being a dad changed how you run companies? [34:36] Conflict/managing through disagreements [39:10] Kids relationship w/tech [42:07] Restore batteries [44:08] What is a mistake you made as a dad? [46:32] Follow along [47:23] Rapid fire round — Show references: Mercury: https://mercury.com/ Model X: https://www.tesla.com/modelx The Matrix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/ Union Square Ventures: https://www.usv.com/ Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/ ClickPass: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/clickpass Hayzap: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heyzap-com/ Inside Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/ Frozen: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2294629/ Teen Titans: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343314/ Doona: https://www.doona.com/en-us Juni Learning: https://junilearning.com/ — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/
David Lat is a lawyer turned legal writer who created Above The Law and his current, legal newsletter and podcast Original Jurisdiction, which is now his full-time job. Prior to writing he was a practicing attorney and worked as a federal prosecutor in the Department of Justice under Chris Christie. David is a husband and the father of two kids. In today's conversation we discussed: * The transition from an in-house legal career to the world of writing and podcasting and what that has done for his family* Surrogacy* Important legal considerations for parents* Navigating feelings of parental guilt* How to talk to your kids about different family types and configurations* The fallacy of making logical appeals to children* His approach to interviewing for childcareListen now on Apple, Spotify, Overcast and YouTube.—Where to find David Lat- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlat/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidLat- Original Jurisdiction: https://davidlat.substack.com/ Where to find Adam Fishman- FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover[1:47] Welcome[2:04] Professional background[2:53] The decision to go from practicing law to writing about law[5:02] David's family now[5:37] Their decision to start a family[7:21] Surrogacy[9:37] Family/work balance[12:34] Was career choice influenced by becoming a dad?[14:54] Legal considerations for parents[17:32] What is a pre-birth order?[19:11] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[20:57] What emotions came up when you realized it was “real”?[22:57] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad?[25:15] Advice for younger self[28:40] His interview approach for childcare[30:17] Parental guilt[34:56] Parenting Frameworks[36:27] How has your parenting style changed over time?[38:10] Area where David and his partner don't align[40:30] Logical appeals vs. children[41:59] How do you recharge your batteries?[43:38] What is a mistake you made as a dad?[45:02] Talking to son about same-sex parenting[48:27] Follow along[49:23] Rapid fire—Show references:Clueless: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112697/Carly Aroldi, Good Enough Parenting: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-enough-parenting/id1708282417Creative Family Connections: https://www.creativefamilyconnections.com/Chris Christie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_ChristieChris Christie on David's Podcast: https://davidlat.substack.com/p/chris-christie-podcast-interview-with-david-latAbove The Law: https://abovethelaw.com/BabyConnect: https://en.babyconnect.com/My Two Dads and Me by Michael Joosten: https://www.amazon.com/My-Two-Dads-Michael-Joosten/dp/0525580107Snoo: https://www.amazon.com/SNOO-Smart-Sleeper-Happiest-Baby/dp/B0716KN18Z—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron athttp://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
David Lat is a lawyer turned legal writer who created Above The Law and his current, legal newsletter and podcast Original Jurisdiction, which is now his full-time job. Prior to writing he was a practicing attorney and worked as a federal prosecutor in the Department of Justice under Chris Christie. David is a husband and the father of two kids. In today's conversation we discussed: The transition from an in-house legal career to the world of writing and podcasting and what that has done for his family Surrogacy Important legal considerations for parents Navigating feelings of parental guilt How to talk to your kids about different family types and configurations The fallacy of making logical appeals to children His approach to interviewing for childcare — Where to find David Lat - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlat/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidLat - Original Jurisdiction: https://davidlat.substack.com/ Where to find Adam Fishman - FishmanAF Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover [1:47] Welcome [2:04] Professional background [2:53] The decision to go from practicing law to writing about law [5:02] David's family now [5:37] Their decision to start a family [7:21] Surrogacy [9:37] Family/work balance [12:34] Was career choice influenced by becoming a dad? [14:54] Legal considerations for parents [17:32] What is a pre-birth order? [19:11] Earliest memory of becoming a dad [20:57] What emotions came up when you realized it was “real”? [22:57] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad? [25:15] Advice for younger self [28:40] His interview approach for childcare [30:17] Parental guilt [34:56] Parenting Frameworks [36:27] How has your parenting style changed over time? [38:10] Area where David and his partner don't align [40:30] Logical appeals vs. children [41:59] How do you recharge your batteries? [43:38] What is a mistake you made as a dad? [45:02] Talking to son about same-sex parenting [48:27] Follow along [49:23] Rapid fire — Show references: Clueless: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112697/ Carly Aroldi, Good Enough Parenting: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-enough-parenting/id1708282417 Creative Family Connections: https://www.creativefamilyconnections.com/ Chris Christie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Christie Chris Christie on David's Podcast: https://davidlat.substack.com/p/chris-christie-podcast-interview-with-david-lat Above The Law: https://abovethelaw.com/ BabyConnect: https://en.babyconnect.com/ My Two Dads and Me by Michael Joosten: https://www.amazon.com/My-Two-Dads-Michael-Joosten/dp/0525580107 Snoo: https://www.amazon.com/SNOO-Smart-Sleeper-Happiest-Baby/dp/B0716KN18Z — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/
Tod Francis is the founder of the world-renowned investment firm Shasta Ventures. He has made early investments in companies like Canva, Tonal, ClassDojo, LiquidSpace, Task Rabbit, Mint and more. About 15 years ago Tod started on a journey to understand why and how great memories and connections are formed between kids and their parents. He surveyed over one thousand young adults, analyzed that data, and developed a framework for memory making and building meaningful connections. He has presented his findings to standing-room-only conferences, parents groups, and more! We talk about his findings on today's episode and what you can do right away to build lasting memories with your kids. Tod is a husband and the father of two adult children. In today's conversation we discussed: * Growing up without a father* How losing a child motivated him to focus on every moment* The research behind building meaningful connections* The Pyramid of Connection and its different stages* Tear-jerking stories from Tod's research* What parents can do right now to change their thinking on memory making and connectionListen now on Apple, Spotify, Overcast and YouTube. —Where to find Tod Francis- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todfrancis/- Shasta Ventures: https://www.shasta.vc/bio/tod-francis/Where to find Adam Fishman- Startup Dad Newsletter: startupdadpod.substack.com- FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover[1:49] Welcome[2:28] Tod's childhood[3:52] Growing up without a Dad[4:47] What is life like now?[6:28] Did child loss change your priorities as a dad?[8:49] Why did memory making matter to you as a dad?[12:24] The research behind connection[18:51] The Pyramid of Connection[33:56] How do parents get out of the bottom layer?[39:44] Making memories with adult kids[42:36] Parting thoughts[44:12] How are his sons involved in this project?—Show references:Survey Monkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/Johnson & Johnson: https://www.jnj.com/Mint: https://mint.intuit.com/Shasta Ventures: https://www.shasta.vc/Canva: https://www.canva.com/Tonal: https://www.tonal.com/Class Dojo: https://www.classdojo.com/Liquid Space: https://liquidspace.com/Task Rabbit: https://www.taskrabbit.com/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Tod Francis is the founder of the world-renowned investment firm Shasta Ventures. He made early investments in companies like Canva, Tonal, ClassDojo, LiquidSpace, Task Rabbit, Mint and more. About 15 years ago Tod started on a journey to understand why and how great memories and connections are formed between kids and their parents. He surveyed over one thousand young adults, analyzed that data, and developed a framework for memory making and building meaningful connections. He has presented his findings to standing-room-only conferences, parents groups, and more! We talk about his findings on today's episode and what you can do right away to build lasting memories with your kids. Tod is a husband and the father of two adult children. In today's conversation we discussed: Growing up without a father How losing a child motivated him to focus on every moment The research behind building meaningful connections The Pyramid of Connection and its different stages Tear-jerking stories from Tod's research What parents can do right now to change their thinking on memory making and connection — Where to find Tod Francis - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todfrancis/ - Shasta Ventures: https://www.shasta.vc/bio/tod-francis/ Where to find Adam Fishman - Newsletter: https://startupdadpod.substack.com/ - Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover [1:49] Welcome [2:28] Tod's childhood [3:52] Growing up without a Dad [4:47] What is life like now? [6:28] Did child loss change your priorities as a dad? [8:49] Why did memory making matter to you as a dad? [12:24] The research behind connection [18:51] The Pyramid of Connection [33:56] How do parents get out of the bottom layer? [39:44] Making memories with adult kids [42:36] Parting thoughts [44:12] How are his sons involved in this project? — Show references: Survey Monkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/ Johnson & Johnson: https://www.jnj.com/ Mint: https://mint.intuit.com/ Shasta Ventures: https://www.shasta.vc/ Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Tonal: https://www.tonal.com/ Class Dojo: https://www.classdojo.com/ Liquid Space: https://liquidspace.com/ Task Rabbit: https://www.taskrabbit.com/ — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/
Eben Pingree is a serial startup founder who is currently building the startup Kinsome -- a product focused on helping grandkids better connect with their grandparents. He has founded and sold multiple companies over the past 10 years. He's also a husband and the father of three kids. In today's conversation we discussed: * Growing up in the same house (or apartment) you were raised in* What it's like living in a multi-generational building with your parents and siblings* The importance of proximity of family* Eben's earliest memories of fatherhood* Building multiple companies with a young family* Parenting advice he'd give his younger self (and whether he'd listen to it)Listen or watch Startup Dad on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Overcast.—Where to find Eben Pingree- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eben-pingree-1711647/- Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/EbenPingree- Kinsome: https://kinsome.com/Where to find Adam Fishman- Newsletter: startupdadpod.substack.com- Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[2:05] Welcome[2:35] Professional background[5:42] Do you have a strong relationship with your Grandparents?[7:53] Childhood[10:20] Who first had kids among siblings/parenting advice[11:24] How did you meet your wife/what does she do/decision to start a family[14:52] Earliest memory of being a dad[16:04] Having 1st kid while scaling company[17:44] Genesis for starting company[22:23] Advice for younger Eben[24:06] Advice Eben ignored[25:26] Frameworks[26:49] Living under the same roof as parents[30:27] Areas you align/don't align with partner[32:20] Kid's relationship to technology[34:09] What did you give up to be a dad?[35:11] A mistake you made as a dad?[37:01] Startup hustle culture vs. family life[40:02] How do you charge your batteries?[42:35] Any urgency to change childhood apartment[45:02] Follow along[45:46] Rapid fire round—Show references:Tuck Business School: https://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/Fidelity: https://www.fidelity.comSession M: https://www.mastercardservices.com/en/sessionm/what-we-do/why-were-differentBruce Springsteen: https://brucespringsteen.net/Dave Eggers: https://daveeggers.net/dave-eggersMcSweeney's: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/EverTrue: https://www.evertrue.com/iPad: https://www.apple.com/ipad/Stand By Me: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092005/Robin Hood: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070608/Princess Bride: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/Celtics: https://www.nba.com/celtics/Washington Post Article on Chickens: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2018/03/02/feature/the-silicon-valley-elites-latest-status-symbol-chickens/—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Eben Pingree is a serial startup founder who is currently building the startup Kinsome -- a product focused on helping grandkids better connect with their grandparents. He has founded and sold multiple companies over the past 10 years. He's also a husband and the father of three kids. In today's conversation we discussed: Growing up in the same house (or apartment) you were raised in What it's like living in a multi-generational building with your parents and siblings The importance of proximity of family Eben's earliest memories of fatherhood Building multiple companies with a young family Parenting advice he'd give his younger self (and whether he'd listen to it) — Where to find Eben Pingree - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eben-pingree-1711647/ - Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/EbenPingree - Kinsome: https://kinsome.com/ Where to find Adam Fishman - Newsletter: https://startupdadpod.substack.com/ - Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover [2:05] Welcome [2:35] Professional background [5:42] Do you have a strong relationship with your Grandparents? [7:53] Childhood [10:20] Who first had kids among siblings/parenting advice [11:24] How did you meet your wife/what does she do/decision to start a family [14:52] Earliest memory of being a dad [16:04] Having 1st kid while scaling company [17:44] Genesis for starting company [22:23] Advice for younger Eben [24:06] Advice Eben ignored [25:26] Frameworks [26:49] Living under the same roof as parents [30:27] Areas you align/don't align with partner [32:20] Kid's relationship to technology [34:09] What did you give up to be a dad? [35:11] A mistake you made as a dad? [37:01] Startup hustle culture vs. family life [40:02] How do you charge your batteries? [42:35] Any urgency to change childhood apartment [45:02] Follow along [45:46] Rapid fire round — Show references: Tuck Business School: https://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/ Fidelity: https://www.fidelity.com Session M: https://www.mastercardservices.com/en/sessionm/what-we-do/why-were-different Bruce Springsteen: https://brucespringsteen.net/ Dave Eggers: https://daveeggers.net/dave-eggers McSweeney's: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/ EverTrue: https://www.evertrue.com/ iPad: https://www.apple.com/ipad/ Stand By Me: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092005/ Robin Hood: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070608/ Princess Bride: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/ Celtics: https://www.nba.com/celtics/ Washington Post Article on Chickens: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2018/03/02/feature/the-silicon-valley-elites-latest-status-symbol-chickens/ — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/
Stew Bradley is a former linebacker in the National Football League and played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos. Following a successful NFL career he joined Goldman Sachs and then found his way into co-founding the early stage venture firm El Cap Holdings. He's also a husband and the father of two kids. In today's conversation we discussed: * His unique career path in navigating from professional football to finance and investing* His earliest memories and emotions around becoming a Dad* The Fallacy of Control as a parent* What it's like raising an autistic child and what he and his wife did to understand and learn* Negotiating parenting with both neurotypical and neurodivergent kids* His framework and approach around "putting in the reps" both professionally and personally* The differences in a successful career and being successful as a parent* How he recharges his batteries amidst the chaos of parentingListen or watch Startup Dad on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Overcast.—Where to find Stew Bradley- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stew/- Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/stewbradley- El Cap Holdings: https://elcap.xyz/Where to find Adam Fishman- Newsletter: startupdadpod.substack.com- Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:51] Welcome Stew![2:20] His childhood[3:39] Stew's unique career path[9:44] All about his wife & kids[11:04] Decision making for Stew's wife to be full-time mom[12:47] Earliest memories of becoming a dad[14:06] Emotions around becoming a dad[15:24] The Fallacy of Control[19:00] Advice for younger Stew[21:09] Raising a child with Autism[24:38] What did you do to understand Autism?[27:27] Negotiating parenting neurotypical and neurodivergent[32:44] Favorite book to read to the kids?[34:03] Frameworks and “putting in the reps”[40:03] Where he and his wife don't always align[43:58] Success in career vs. parenting[45:56] What did you give up to be a dad?[48:02] What is a mistake you made as a dad?[50:56] How do you recharge your batteries?[54:03] How to follow along with his journey[54:50] Rapid fire—Show references:The Tao of Steve: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0234853/Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman: https://www.amazon.com/Neurotribes-Legacy-Autism-Future-Neurodiversity/dp/0399185615The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida: https://www.amazon.com/Reason-Jump-Inner-Thirteen-Year-Old-Autism/dp/081298515X/El Cap Holdings: https://elcap.xyz/Goldman Sachs: https://www.goldmansachs.com/Philadelphia Eagles: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/Denver Broncos: https://www.denverbroncos.com/Arizona Cardinals: https://www.azcardinals.com/Steadfast: https://www.steadfastequity.com/Goonies: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089218/How To Train Your Dragon: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0892769/Baby Shark: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcdwLMPsaU2ezNSJU1nFoBQMagic Eraser: https://www.mrclean.com/en-us/shop-products/magic-erasers/magic-eraser-original/Training Potty Seat: https://www.amazon.com/000-NextStep2-Training-Slow-Close-Removable/dp/B07ZQT2R9N—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
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