Adam Fishman (author of a top business newsletter on Substack with 11K+ subscribers) interviews executives, entrepreneurs, and company leaders in technology companies who are also fathers. They discuss the tough aspects of work, parenting, family, the mistakes made and lessons learned along the way. All episodes at www.startupdadpod.com.
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Surprises of Fatherhood Advice on Becoming a Dad with Aaron White | Dad of 1
jeudi 31 juillet 2025 • Durée 56:36
Aaron White, founder of six companies including Appy People, Profitwell, Boundless and Blissfully discusses the intersection of startup life and fatherhood.
In this episode, he shares how the challenges of becoming a parent have reshaped his approach to leadership, the unexpected lessons he's learned, and his evolving perspective on success. We discussed:
The unpredictable journey of parenthood: Aaron talks about the trauma of his son’s premature birth, the shock of an emergency C-section, and the mental toll of navigating the NICU. Through it all, Aaron reflects on how he and his wife adapted, growing through the challenges and celebrating their son’s healthy arrival.
The realities of modern parenting: With no extended family nearby, Aaron describes the strain of modern, nuclear family dynamics. He discusses the unnatural pressure on parents to "do it all" and the importance of asking for help, especially in those exhausting first few months. His mantra: don’t feel guilty about getting help.
Learning new strengths as a parent: Parenting has brought out a new side of Aaron that he didn’t expect. He shares how he’s surprised himself with his patience, endurance, and the emotional connection he has developed with his son. Parenting has tested him in ways far beyond his previous experiences with endurance sports.
Just say yes: Whether it’s career, parenthood, or life, Aaron advocates saying yes to opportunities. From taking on new projects to engaging with his son, he believes saying yes to difficult things leads to growth.
Your child becomes who you believe them to be: Aaron explains how a positive perspective and belief in his son’s potential have shaped their relationship and how he approaches fatherhood.
Parenting in Norway vs USA with Founder of Tana Olav Sindrew Kriken | Dad of 3
jeudi 24 juillet 2025 • Durée 58:04
Olav Sindre Kriken is a four-time founder, husband, and father of three who’s currently leading Tana, an AI-powered productivity startup. Originally from a small town in Norway, Olav now lives in Palo Alto, and splits his time between scaling a company and staying deeply present for his family. He believes his family is the most important startup he’ll ever build.
In this episode, Olav reflects on what it means to raise resilient, independent kids in a tech-saturated world, how parenting frameworks shape his decisions as a founder, and why being a dad made him rethink everything about success and legacy. We discussed:
From dad dates to startup deadlines: Why Olav sets aside sacred, tech-free time with each of his kids every week, and how that ritual strengthens their relationships, even during long stretches apart.
Parenting with one voice: Olav shares how he and his wife approach disagreements as co-founders of their family, and why behind-the-scenes alignment helps create stability for their kids.
Letting kids struggle: How growing up in Norway taught Olav that adversity is essential, and why he believes challenge, failure, and independence are some of the greatest gifts you can give your children.
The power of modeling: From bedtime story world-building to watching their dad lead a company, Olav’s kids are already writing business plans and experimenting with entrepreneurship, all without being told to.
Tech is not the enemy: Olav makes the case for embracing technology at home, from ChatGPT storytime to self-taught art via YouTube. He explains how AI can support creativity and learning when paired with values and conversation.
Things No One Told You About Parenting After Divorce With Sol Kennedy | Dad of 2
jeudi 15 mai 2025 • Durée 01:01:11
Sol Kennedyi is the founder of BestInterest which helps co-parents navigate the messiness of that complex relationship. He is a serial founder who has built and sold multiple companies and has been the head of product at Dropcam, a PM at Google and an angel investor in companies like Coinbase, Gitlab and Instacart. In addition to being a serial entrepreneur he’s also a single, half-time dad of two kids and a co-parent. We discussed:
* Navigating divorce and co-parenting
* Important lessons he’s learned from his co-parenting role
* The adversarial system that exists in family court and treats parents like criminals
* The emotional rollercoaster of half-time parenting as a single Dad
* His experience taking an extended time off to be a full-time Dad when his daughter was young
* Mistakes he’s made as a parent that have helped him grow into the Dad he is today.
* How your kids help you heal your own relationship with your parents
* The importance of patience and slowness when raising kids
Raising kids without a support network, surprising aspects of being a new dad, frameworks for parenting | Alex Cohen (father of 2, Carbon Health, Spendoso, Angel Investor)
dimanche 2 juillet 2023 • Durée 43:22
Alex Cohen is Sr. Director of Product at Carbon Health, a modern health clinic that provides urgent and primary care for easier everyday health. He is also a serial entrepreneur, investor, and one of the most prolific "shitposters" on Twitter. He's a loving husband and the father of 1 kid, born during the peak of the pandemic. In this episode we discuss:
Getting fired from Office Depot
Marrying his high school sweetheart and prom date
Being the youngest parent in your neighborhood
His wife's take on his internet celebrity
How "shitposting" has made her choice to not work outside the home easier
The difficulties of parenting without community, family, or friends
Bringing home a baby during the peak of the pandemic
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The importance of role models, raising a child with special needs, advocating for your kids | Adam Grenier (father of 3, Eventbrite, Masterclass, Uber)
mardi 20 juin 2023 • Durée 52:52
Adam Grenier is VP of Growth at Eventbrite, a ticketing company that is bringing the world together through live experiences. Prior to that he led growth for Masterclass and Lambda School, was an EIR at Reforge and was Head of Growth Marketing at Uber. He's also a loving husband and the father of 3 kids, including an autistic son. In this episode we discuss:
Adam's humble upbringing in the Midwest
How he got into improv and made his way to California
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Building a company and family, the responsibility cloak, mistakes and setting irrevocable guidelines | Nick Soman (father of 2, Decent, Gusto, Amazon)
mardi 20 juin 2023 • Durée 48:38
Nick Soman is the founder and CEO of Decent, a healthcare company that helps small businesses band together to get more affordable health insurance for their employees. Prior to that he led growth for Gusto, was a product manager on the Kindle at Amazon, and started a company that he sold to Napster! In this episode we discuss:
How Nick's parents influenced his own parenting
The challenging early times as a Dad and startup leader
Discoveries he's had as a Dad
The importance of partnership in your marriage and how to navigate conflict
His "irrevocable guidelines" around family
Silicon Valley hustle culture and incompatibility with family life
Bringing his own values into his company
Many mistakes he's made as a father and what they've taught him
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Welcome to the Startup Dad podcast!
mardi 20 juin 2023 • Durée 02:02
Welcome to the very first episode of Startup Dad!
Every week, Adam Fishman will interview entrepreneurs, leaders, founders, and many people you may have heard advice from before. This time it's different because they're also all fathers. Instead of talking about product development, the latest growth strategies, or fundraising we talk about balancing work with family life, parenting strategies, and the hard and hilarious parts about parenting.
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
Parenting vs Career: You Don't Have to Choose | Nikunj Kothari Dad of 2
jeudi 8 mai 2025 • Durée 59:13
Nikunj Kothari is a former investor with Khosla Ventures and a product and growth leader from companies like Opendoor, Shyp, and LinkedIn. He’s now out on his own advising, investing and spending time as a husband and a father of two, including a brand new son! We discussed:
* The false dichotomy between ambition and parenting and the support structures needed to achieve it
* The work it takes to prioritize your partner after the arrival of a new baby
* How execution as a Dad is only part of the problem set
* Big mistakes he’s made as a Dad
* How the relationship with his own parents changed since becoming a father
* Top tips for international flights with young kids
How to Navigate Mental Health While Parenting | Brian Holt Dad of 2
jeudi 1 mai 2025 • Durée 01:03:48
Brian Holt is Staff Product Manager at Neon and has been a VP of Product and product leader at companies like SQLite Cloud, Snowflake, Stripe and Microsoft. He was also an engineer at both Netflix and Reddit where he was one of the earliest employees. He’s a husband and the father of one son and brand new daughter. We discussed:
* Preparing for the arrival of your 2nd kid
* The importance of being a “whole person” and why that makes you a better parent and partner
* Living a nomadic lifestyle with a toddler and the importance of routine
* The overwhelming amount of conflicting parenting advice
Serial Founder and Dad of 2: How to Balance it All
jeudi 24 avril 2025 • Durée 43:27
Robert Wolfe is the co-founder of Zeck a company designed to make managing board meetings easier for everyone. He’s also founded and sold both Crowdrise (to GoFundMe) and Moosejaw Mountaineering (to Wal-Mart). He’s a husband and the father of 2 sons. We discussed:
* The journey from founding Moosejaw to today
* Founding multiple companies with a celebrity and your brother
* Raising a family while building those companies
* The modern-day process for helping your kids apply to college
* How kids can find the right college fit
* Stories about building his companies and raising his families
* What the heck a “fighting room” is used for and why you need one
* How to work really hard without taking yourself too seriously
In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Introducing Olav Sindre Kriken (00:58) Kids come through You, not from you (01:54) Parenting in Norway vs. the US (08:36) Dad Dates are quality time with kids (10:39) Balancing startup life and family time (12:38) Unified parenting approach with one voice (22:23) Parenting frameworks and philosophies (29:38) Modeling entrepreneurship for kids (32:00) Daughter's mask business (32:46) Parenting through example (33:36) Embracing technology for kids (36:57) Creative uses of AI in parenting (39:08) The story of the son and the window (41:12) Say “Yes” More (44:57) Lightning Round (49:28) Funniest and Most Embarrassing Parenting Moments
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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