Startup Dad – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

Where to find Aaron White

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronmwhite/ 
• X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronmwhite/ 
• Website: www.appy.ai

Where to find Adam Fishman

• FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ 
• Instagram: https://ww.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ 

In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) Introducing Aaron White

(01:50) Diving into API AI and building businesses with AI

(02:52) The future of AI and its impact

(05:43) Balancing startup life and parenthood

(16:41) Modern parenting and embracing help

(20:14) Surprising discoveries of fatherhood

(29:18) Reengaging with the world as a parent

(33:26) Empathy and Leadership as a Parent

(40:25) The importance of partnership in parenting

(44:23) Technology and parenting in the modern age

(47:02) Creative uses of AI for parenting

(48:40) Advice for future founders and dads
(51:02) Lightning round: wipe warmers and hatch nightlights

Show references:

Wipe warmers: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Diaper-Wipe-Warmers/zgbs/baby-products/677976011

Hatch Nightlights: https://www.amazon.com/Hatch-Baby-Machine-Trainer-Soother/dp/B08QVG9759?th=1

Mushed Parnips: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/239206/mashed-parsnips/

What Does The Fox Say?: https://youtu.be/jofNR_WkoCE?si=Glykjvv2W3wP0OaJ
The Goonies: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089218/

The Ewok Adventure: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087225/

Kilimanjaro: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/kilimanjaro/

Suno: Suno.com

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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.

Where to find Olav Sindre Kriken

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriken/ 
• X: https://x.com/OlavSindre
  
  

Where to find Adam Fishman

• FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ 
• Instagram: https://ww.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ 

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

Show references:

Rocking chair with vibration: https://www.amazon.com/Massage-Recliner-Vibration-Ergonomic-Overstuffed/dp/B0D41M8TRV?th=1
First Time Dad by Jason Petterson: https://www.amazon.com/First-Time-Dad-Understanding-Parenthood/dp/1088045677

Salish: https://www.youtube.com/@salishmatter

Cars: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317219/

Star Wars: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls070150896/

Tana: https://tana.inc/

Magnus Hillestad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magnushillestad/

Sanity: https://www.sanity.io/

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, 20th Anniversary Edition by Patrick M. Lencioni: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-five-dysfunctions-of-a-team-patrick-m-lencioni/1100520484

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-prophet-kahlil-gibran/1116648147

Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.com/

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/

ChatGPT: Chatgpt.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

YouTube Kids: https://www.youtubekids.com/

The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-catcher-in-the-rye-j-d-salinger/1100192775

Liverpool FC: https://www.liverpoolfc.com/

Manchester United: https://www.manutd.com/

Frozen: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2294629/

Richard Branson: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson

Beyonce: https://beyonce.com/

Capybara: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/cabybara-facts

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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

Where to find Sal Kennedy

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solkennedy/

* BestInterest App: bestinterestapp.com

* Sol’s Podcast: https://podcast.coparentingbeyondconflict.com/

Where to find Adam Fishman

* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/

* Instagram: https://ww.instagram.com/startupdadpod/

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In this episode, we cover:

[1:55] Welcome

[2:11] Professional background

[3:53] Kids & divorce

[6:17] Co-parenting

[10:34] Advice for those going though this/co- parenting

[13:26] Being a half-time dad

[17:35] Strategies for setting boundaries with kids

[20:33] Decision to be a full-time dad and then back into work-force

[25:49] Does his own family use Best Interest?

[26:07] Most surprising things you’ve discovered as a dad?

[29:04] how having kids helped heal his relationship with his own parents

[32:08] Advice to younger Sol

[34:10] Transition from 1 to 2 kids

[36:48] Frameworks for parenting

[40:22] Kid’s relationship with tech

[44:48] Mistake as a dad

[49:05] Follow along

[49:59] Lightning round

[1:00:07] Thank you

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Show references:

Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/

GitLab: https://about.gitlab.com/

Instacart: https://www.instacart.com/

Bug catcher: https://www.amazon.com/toys-Battat-Bungalow-Insect-Catching/dp/B01M0V474Y

Baby sock monitor (Owlet): https://owletcare.com/products/owlet-dream-sock

Pixar: https://www.pixar.com/

Star Wars: https://www.starwars.com/

Mini Cooper: https://www.miniusa.com/

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For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com

Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at

http://www.armaziproductions.com/

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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Where to find Alex Cohen

- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/anothercohen

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-cohen/

Where to find Adam Fishman:

- Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf

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In this episode, we cover:

[1:30] Introductions [2:02] Professional background

[5:16] Angel investing

[7:51] Marrying your high school sweetheart

[12:26] Leaving California for Texas

[17:51] His wife's decision to stay home

[18:32] Her take on his internet fame

[20:22] Starting a family

[21:46] Earliest fatherhood memory

[22:53] Lack of support network

[23:53] Instagram VS. real life

[25:56] Most surprising about being a new Dad

[27:38] Frameworks for parenting

[29:26] Having a Pandemic kid

[31:05] What his kid's reaction to an internet famous Dad will be

[33:33] Establishing strong partnership with his wife

[35:42] What did you give up to be a Dad?

[38:08] Rapid fire round

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Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/

Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/

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


• Poop (of course)


• Raising a child with special needs


• How to communicate your capacity to your spouse


• Advocating for your children


• Some of the shame around parenting


• Setting up family guardrails and balance

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Where to find Adam Grenier

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/AKGrenier

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akgrenier

Where to find Adam Fishman:

- Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf

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In this episode, we cover:

[1:23] Introductions

[2:11] Adam’s Background

[7:12] Parents

[9:26] Discussing Role Models

[11:19] Arriving in California, Adam’s wife and kids

[20:08] Talk about Poop

[21:45] What it’s like with a special needs child

[24:15] Discussing capacity and Brene Brown

[26:06] How to advocate for your child

[31:55] Shame around parenting

[33:38] New parent support group anecdote

[34:06] Family guard rails

[37:12] Parenting disagreements

[39:03] How to balance work and family

[45:25] Rapid fire round

[51:21] Parting advice

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Links we reference:

Second City 
https://www.secondcity.com/

SNL 
https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live

Brene Brown 
https://brenebrown.com/

Butt Cream 
https://www.forbes.com/health/family/best-diaper-rash-cream/

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Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/

Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/

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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Where to find Nick Soman:

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicksoman

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicksoman/

Where to find Adam:

- Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf

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In this episode, we cover:

[1:50] Introductions

[2:36] Nick and Decent Health

[4:28] Nick’s background

[7:08] His Parents

[8:58] Family life and Starting a family

[12:27] Challenging early times as a Dad

[16:00] Responsibility cape/choice vs. obligation

[17:12] Masculine energy/Nature vs. Nurture

[20:44] Dad discoveries/Do as I say, not as I do.

[24:41] Dissonance between partners

[25:32] Importance of partnership/conflict

[28:00] Marriage advice

[30:22] How do you and your wife recharge?

[32:46] “Irrevocable guidelines” around my family

[33:27] Silicon Valley “hustle culture”

[34:19] A trap he fell into/a walkabout

[37:44] Bringing values into his company

[40:46] Mistake he’s made as a father

[44:28] Rapid fire round

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Links we reference:

Rivian
https://rivian.com/

“Hold Me Tight,” Dr. Sue Johnson 
https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=194BNQXYUKRWA&keywords=hold+me+tight+sue+johnson&qid=1680733560&sprefix=hold+me+tight+sue+%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-2

Nick's company, Decent
https://www.decent.com/

Andy Johns - How to Know When to Stop
https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-know-when-to-stop

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Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/

Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/

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.

Get full access to the FishmanAF Newsletter at www.fishmanafnewsletter.com/subscribe

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Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/

Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/

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

Where to find Nikunj Kothari

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikunjk/

* X: https://x.com/nikunj

* Website: https://www.nikunjk.com/

Where to find Adam Fishman

* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/

* Instagram: https://ww.instagram.com/startupdadpod/

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In this episode, we cover:

[2:00] Welcome

[2:17] What Nikunj is up to these days

[3:08] Four generations in the home/dad feedback

[3:58] Childhood

[5:25] Family now

[8:33] Decision to start a family

[10:35] Ambition and parent dichotomy

[13:22] Would you rewind the clock?

[17:33] Who needs help in the newborn stage

[21:36] Paying attention to invisible labor

[23:45] Mistakes as a dad/prioritize making time for partner

[26:39] Funny story of his daughter sleeping through the night

[30:07] Traveling with young children

[34:26] Relationship to own parents in fatherhood

[38:20] How parenting changed from kid to kid

[40:28] Go-to activity

[41:46] Aligning with partner

[45;05] Kid’s relationship with tech

[49:34] Favorite books to read to kids

[50:44] Follow along

[51:37] Lightning round

[58:03] Thank you

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Show references:

Khosla Ventures: https://www.khoslaventures.com/

Opendoor: https://www.opendoor.com/

SIDS: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sudden-infant-death-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20352800

Children’s Creativity Museum: https://creativity.org/

Ms. Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/@msrachel

Coco Melon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbCmjCuTUZos6Inko4u57UQ

Spring is here (Bear and Mole Series) by Will Hillenbrand: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/spring-is-here-will-hillenbrand/1103442878

Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit: https://www.magicsleepsuit.com/

Home Alone: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099785/

Home Alone: 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104431/

Dunston Checks In: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116151/

Moana: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3521164/

Kal Ho Naa Ho:

Blow up flight bed: https://www.flyawaydesigns.com/products/flyaway-kids-bed

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Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at

http://www.armaziproductions.com/

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

* The “third person” support system

* His deep and unending love for the Snoo

* The magic of magnetic snap baby clothes

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Where to find Brian Holt

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btholt/

* X: https://x.com/holtbt

Where to find Adam Fishman

* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/

* Instagram: https://ww.instagram.com/startupdadpod/

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In this episode, we cover:

[2:05] Welcome

[2:41] Brian’s Professional background

[3:42] Childhood

[7:08] Family now

[8:05] Advice to those choosing travel or having children

[9:42] Preparing older children for new siblings

[15:07] Nomadic living

[20:52] Most surprising things as a dad

[22:49] Advice to younger Brian and what to ignore

[26:55] Balance

[30:49] Anything Brian gave up to have kids

[33:05] Favorite book to read to his son

[34:12] Partnership

[37:05] Kid’s relationship with tech

[41:40] Mistake as a dad

[42:51] Repressed memories

[45:12] Recharge batteries

[49:20] Follow along

[49:59] Lightning round

[1:02:45] Thank you

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Show references:

Neon: https://neon.tech/

SQLite Cloud: https://sqlitecloud.io/

Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com/en/

Stripe: https://stripe.com/

Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/?rdt=54182

Snoo: https://www.happiestbaby.com/products/snoo-smart-bassinet

Magnetic Me: https://magneticme.com/

Helena, Montana: https://www.helenamt.gov/Home

Salt Lake City, Utah: https://www.visitsaltlake.com/

Disneyland: https://disneyland.disney.go.com

Home Alone: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099785/

Ikon Pass: https://www.ikonpass.com/

Kit Fisto: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Kit_FistoStar Wars Phantom Menace: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120915/

ChatGPT: chatgpt.com

ABCs of Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-ABC-Scholastic/dp/0545227380

Star Wars colors: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Colors-Board-Books/dp/0545609194

1 - 2 -3 - Magic: https://www.123magic.com/

Gameboy:https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-History/Game-Boy/Game-Boy-627031.html

Nintendo 64: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-64-nintendo-switch-online-switch/

IBM: https://www.ibm.com

Sacramento A’s: https://www.mlb.com/athletics/sacramento

iPad: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad

Utah Jazz: https://www.nba.com/jazz

Kings: https://www.nba.com/kings

Paw Patrol Show: https://www.pawpatrollive.com

Owlet: https://owletcare.com

AirPod: https://www.apple.com/airpods

Barney: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0144701

Paw Patrol: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3121722

YouTube Kids: https://www.youtubekids.com

Sonic The Hedgehog: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3794354

Super Mario: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6718170

Tron Legacy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1104001

Tommy Boy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114694

Happy Gilmore: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116483

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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/

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

Where to find Robert Wolfe

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-w-0abaaa273/

Where to find Adam Fishman

* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/

* Instagram: https://ww.instagram.com/startupdadpod/

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In this episode, we cover:

[1:57] Welcome

[2:41] Zeck

[4:16] The “Fighting room”

[5:48] Moosejaw

[11:24] Ed Norton co-founder

[14:55] Childhood/relationship with brother

[16:22] Met wife

[17:58] Kids

[18:47] Decision to start a family

[19:38] Carving out time to be at his kid’s events

[20:53] University of Michigan

[22:34] College admission process

[26:51] Advice to younger Robert

[28:03] Advice to ignore

[29:44] Empty nester

[30:36] Kid’s relationship to tech/social media

[34:01] Advice to kids/entrepreneurship

[33:52] Follow along

[36:28] Lightning round

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Show references:

Dazed and Confused: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106677/

Zeck: zeck.app

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/

Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/

University of Michigan: https://umich.edu/

Edward Norton: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001570/

North Face: https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us

Patagonia: https://www.patagonia.com/home/

Keego Harbor, Michigan: https://www.keegoharbor.org/

Fight Club: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137523/

Shauna Robertson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0732024/

Apatow Productions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apatow_Productions

Judd Apatow: https://www.juddapatow.com/

Elf: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319343/

40 Year Old Virgin: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405422/

Anchorman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0357413/

Seth Rogan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0736622/

Jonah Hill: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1706767/

Steve Carell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0136797/

Will Ferrell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002071/

Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/

UNICEF: https://www.unicefusa.org/

American Cancer Society: https://donate.cancer.org/

Michigan State: https://msu.edu/

Panda Express: https://www.pandaexpress.com/

James Earl Jones: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000469/

Be Mighty: https://bemighty.com/

Nvidia: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/

Jaws: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/

Avatar: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/

Star Wars: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076759/

Monsters INC: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0198781/

Godfather: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/

Tyus Edney (UCLA guard): https://uclabruins.com/honors/hall-of-fame/tyus-edney/107

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