Startup Dad

Adam Fishman
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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.

  1. New Dads: Stop Fighting The Change | Rex Gelb (Dad of 1, Summit Chase)

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    New Dads: Stop Fighting The Change | Rex Gelb (Dad of 1, Summit Chase)

    Rex Gelb is the Founder/CEO of Summit Chase, a paid media agency serving B2B, SaaS, and professional services companies. Before starting Summit Chase, Rex spent more than 11 years at HubSpot, where he became the company’s Head of Paid Media. He’s also a husband and dad to a daughter who recently turned one.  In this episode, Rex shares what it was like for both him and his wife to quit their jobs within 24 hours of each other right after parental leave, why that leap made sense for their family, and how becoming a dad has changed the way he thinks about ambition, hard work, and presence. We discussed:  Leaving stable jobs right after parental leave: How Rex and his wife both quit their jobs within 24 hours of each other and why that felt like the right move for their family.The sooner you give up, the better: Why Rex believes fatherhood gets easier when you stop clinging to your old life and allow yourself to evolve into a new season.Fighting the “should gremlins”: How Rex thinks about the pressure to show up perfectly at work, at home, and for himself, and why letting go of impossible standards matters.Household systems that reduce friction: The shared notes, walking one-on-ones, and email threads Rex and his wife use to stay aligned and keep family life running smoothly.Using AI as a parenting tool: How Rex and his wife use monthly “leap alerts” with Gemini to stay on top of milestones, safety considerations, and what’s coming next for their daughter.Never deprive them of a struggle: Why Rex is already thinking about how to let his daughter work through challenges on her own so he can build confidence instead of accidentally undermining it.  Where to find Rex Gelb LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rex-gelb-43445b1b/ Summit Chase: https://www.summitchase.co/ Where to find Adam Fishman FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ X: https://x.com/fishmanafIn this episode, we cover: (00:00) Welcome Rex Gelb, Founder/CEO of Summit Chase (07:54) Why this was the right time to start a company (08:45) The sooner you give up, the better (11:05) Fighting the should gremlins (14:13) Work, family, and the balance trap (17:14) The newborn phase is not what you think (19:34) The “No 2AM Fight” rule (22:18) You do not need to master every phase (24:37) The household systems that keep things moving (27:43) Monthly leap alerts and using AI as a parent (30:31) Time hacks for dads building startups (35:43) Never deprive your kid of a struggle (39:37) Using AI for baby health questions (41:34) Raising a kid in the age of AI (43:23) Lightning round: Parenting philosophy, family rhythms, and raising an AI native kid Resources From This Episode: Summit Chase: https://www.summitchase.co/  Huckleberry (App): https://huckleberrycare.com/ Baby Shusher (App): https://babyshusher.com/pages/baby-shusher-app  The Incredibles (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317705/  The Sandlot (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108037/  — Support Startup Dad For sponsorship inquiries, email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com

    49 min
  2. Family First Is Harder Than It Sounds | Jesse Rendall (Dad of 5, Sweater Ventures)

    26 MAR

    Family First Is Harder Than It Sounds | Jesse Rendall (Dad of 5, Sweater Ventures)

    Jesse Randall is the founder and CEO of Sweater, a company making venture investing accessible to anyone with a smartphone. He is also a husband and father of five kids, ranging from 7 to 17 years old.  In this conversation, Jesse shares how he thinks about balancing ambition, marriage, and fatherhood without losing sight of what matters most. He talks about moving his family to Puerto Rico, why putting career above everything else can leave you miserable, and why dads need to be strong, caring, and fully engaged at home. Jesse also opens up about his parenting philosophy, including why he believes fathers should be authoritative first and friends second, how he and his wife use a no hint dropping rule to communicate better, and why both parents need something outside of work and family that is just for them. We also get into one of the most fascinating parts of the conversation, how Jesse is using AI to rethink his kids’ education and teach them how to think critically in a world where information is everywhere. We discussed:  Moving a family to Puerto Rico: How Jesse approached a major family transition and helped his kids adapt to a completely new environment.The cost of putting career first: Why Jesse believes chasing professional success at the expense of family can leave you deeply unfulfilled.What strong fatherhood really looks like: Why dads need to be caring, present, emotionally grounded, and willing to lead at home.Better communication in marriage: The “no hint dropping” rule Jesse and his wife use to avoid passive-aggressive communication and say what they actually mean.Why parents need a third pillar: Jesse shares why both partners need something outside of work and family that helps them stay grounded and fulfilled.Rethinking education with AI: How Jesse is using AI to redesign his kids’ learning and teach them to think critically in a world full of instant information.Where to find Jesse Randall LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweaterceo/  Sweater: https://www.sweaterventures.com/  Where to find Adam Fishman FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ X: https://x.com/fishmanafIn this episode, we cover: (00:00) Welcoming Jesse Randall, founder and CEO of Sweater! (01:39) Why Jesse moved his family to Puerto Rico (03:09) Helping five kids adjust to a massive family move (05:16) Why putting career first can leave you miserable (09:41) The family and faith values that shaped Jesse (13:53) Preparing kids for a world changed by AI (16:31) What it means to be a strong and present dad (24:21) Why every parent needs something outside work and family (28:32) Endurance sports, headspace, and staying grounded (32:17) Why dads should be authoritative first and friends second (35:43) The “No hint-dropping” rule that changed their marriage (39:54) Why clear communication matters with kids too (43:29) How Jesse is rethinking education with AI (53:30) The biggest surprise after 17 years of fatherhood (57:46) Lightning round: Parenting philosophy, family rhythms, and what matters most Resources From This Episode: Sweater Ventures: https://www.sweaterventures.com/   Ball Floater (Toy): https://a.co/d/04uaYZ3C  The Emperor's New Groove: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120917/  Dumb and Dumber: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109686/  Ford Expedition: https://www.ford.com/suvs/expedition/  —Support Startup Dad For sponsorship inquiries, email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com

    1 h 2 min
  3. Parenting Through Projectile Vomit | Mike Rome (Dad of 3, moonwater)

    19 MAR

    Parenting Through Projectile Vomit | Mike Rome (Dad of 3, moonwater)

    Mike Rome is the founder of moonwater, a performance marketing studio that helps startups grow, and a longtime operator in growth stage tech where he previously served as a CMO and growth leader. Before starting his own firm, he spent a decade inside venture-backed companies building teams and learning the craft of marketing. Mike and his wife Kate are parents of three boys and built their life around entrepreneurship, resilience, and perspective after navigating their son’s heart condition while launching his company. We discussed:  Starting a company later in life: Why Mike believes the advice to launch startups young is a myth, and how having kids can sharpen focus and urgency. The myth of founder flexibility: Why running your own business doesn’t automatically mean more family time and the intentional tradeoffs required to design it. An accidental path to entrepreneurship: How quitting a new job after six weeks pushed Mike to start advising, which unexpectedly became his company. Building a company through crisis: What it was like launching a business while navigating his son’s rare heart condition and repeated hospital stays. The parenting power law: Applying startup frameworks like ICE and power laws to focus on the parenting moments that matter most. Presence over proximity: The mistake Mike made early as a founder-dad: confusing simply being around with actually being present.  Where to find Mike Rome LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-rome/ Moonwater website: https://moonwater.co/  Where to find Adam Fishman FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ X: https://x.com/fishmanafIn this episode, we cover: (00:00) Welcome Mike Rome! (02:35) The myth of starting startups young: why kids can sharpen focus (10:19) Starting a business with a family: turning an experiment into a company (15:08) Burning the boats: why real commitment matters when going solo (17:15) Gavin’s heart condition: navigating a family health crisis while building a company (23:19) When life hits hard: perspective, expectations, and resilience (39:39) The fishing realization: discovering the difference of shared time and shared interests (40:09) Bring kids into your passions: why parents should lead some adventures (40:54) Ignore the highlight reel: the danger of social media comparisons (42:57) Redefining success: gratitude, ambition, and moving goalposts (45:15) Presence over proximity: why simply being around isn’t enough (47:14) The dinner disaster: a dad weekend story that didn’t go as planned (52:59) The messy years: why chaos with young kids is something you’ll eventually miss (54:11) The Letter to Nirvana: a lesson on craft, conviction, and authenticity (59:40) Lightning round: dad hacks, dishwasher debates, and minivan takes  Resources From This Episode: Steve Albini’s Letter to Nirvana: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/steve-albini-letter-to-nirvana/ Impact, Confidence, Effort (ICE) Framework: https://www.productplan.com/glossary/ice-scoring-model/Reforge (Growth Programs Mentioned in Discussion): https://www.reforge.com/ Feherty (Clothing Store): https://fahertybrand.com/ The Sandlot (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108037/The Goonies (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089218/Luca (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12801262/ Home Alone (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099785/  iPad: https://www.apple.com/ipad/ Kia Telluride (SUV): https://www.kia.com/us/en/telluride — Support Startup Dad For sponsorship inquiries, email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com

    1 h 10 min
  4. This Working Mom and Stay-At-Home Dad Flipped The Script on Parenting | Amy and Chris Winther (Parents of 3, Square, Stay-at-home Dad)

    12 MAR

    This Working Mom and Stay-At-Home Dad Flipped The Script on Parenting | Amy and Chris Winther (Parents of 3, Square, Stay-at-home Dad)

    Amy Winther is the Head of Product Design for Core Products at Square and the writer behind Motherboard, a Substack sharing honest stories about senior women in big tech. Chris Winther is a former financial planner turned stay-at-home dad and the primary parent for their three kids. They’ve built a family setup that flips the traditional script. Amy’s the full-time working parent and Chris runs the home. And what’s wild is how fast it came together. One brutal childcare moment, their third nanny situation falling apart, and they made the call in basically an hour. We discussed: Childcare chaos that forced a fast decision: The nanny and scheduling breaking point that made them change their whole setup in basically an hour.Flipping the traditional script: Why Amy stayed in her career and Chris became the primary parent, and what surprised them about how it felt in real life.Money, power, and partnership: How “what’s mine is yours” removed tension early, and how they split ownership across work and home without resentment.Being the only dad in kid spaces: The awkwardness at playgrounds and playdates, the “creepy guy” fear, and how Chris found his footing and community.Schools and doctors calling mom first: The practical playbook for getting institutions to recognize the primary parent, even when defaults are outdated.Their annual family meeting system: The repeatable way they plan goals, calendars, health, and money so life doesn’t just “happen” to them. Where to find Amy Winther LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywinther/IG: https://www.instagram.com/winnie_gram/Where to find Chris Winther https://www.instagram.com/cdubbonline/ Where to find Adam Fishman FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ X: https://x.com/fishmanafIn this episode, we cover: (00:00) Welcome Amy Winther, Head of Product Design at Square, and Chris Winther, Stay-At-Home Dad (03:21) The childcare breaking point that flipped their roles (08:49) Why Amy thought she’d be the one to stay home (12:00) Chris on the identity shift from career to primary parent (13:29) Money and power dynamics and why shared finances matter (16:38) Stay-at-home dad social life and finding your people (21:06) The assumptions, the mental load, and the stuff no one says out loud (27:22) Rewiring the default mom call at schools and doctors (29:26) Time is the real budget and how they protect it (32:58) The annual family planning meeting that keeps them aligned (38:43) Working backwards from the life they actually want (40:08) Renovation bootcamp year while raising kids (43:38) You and me versus the baby mindset (45:13) Advice for couples considering a role swap (55:09) Lightning round: SlumberPod wins, dishwasher rules, and the minivan debate Resources From This Episode: Square: http://squareup.com/    Mother Board: https://amywinther.substack.com/p/welcome-to-mother-board v0.app: https://v0.app/    SlumberPod: https://www.slumberpod.com/   Cocomelon (TV Show): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12427840/  Paw Patrol (TV Show): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3121722/  Paddington (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1109624/  Jurassic Park (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107290/  Toy Story (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107290/  VW ID. Buzz (Minivan): https://www.vw.com/en/models/id-buzz.html  — Support Startup Dad For sponsorship inquiries, email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com

    1 h 5 min
  5. Startups Are BETTER for Parents Than Big Tech | Jacob Bank (Dad of 3, Founder at Relay.app, ex-Google)

    5 MAR

    Startups Are BETTER for Parents Than Big Tech | Jacob Bank (Dad of 3, Founder at Relay.app, ex-Google)

    Jacob Bank is the Founder and CEO of Relay.app, a profitable, fast-growing startup that helps teams build AI agents to automate their work. Previously, Jacob founded Timeful, which was acquired by Google, where he spent six years before leaving to start Relay when his first daughter was just six months old. He and his wife Sonia, a pediatrician at UCSF, now have three young kids and have intentionally designed both their company and their family life around flexibility, autonomy, and depth over scale. We discussed: Leaving Google with a baby at home: The three-part framework Jacob used to decide when it was financially and professionally the right time to start again.Why startups can be better for parents: How small, async teams with high trust can offer more flexibility than big companies.Double-dipping as a dad: Turning errands, chores, and workouts into bonding moments with his kids.“Imagine if I Did That”: The parenting framework Jacob uses to teach emotional regulation and responsibility.Patience through repetition: How each additional child made him calmer, more flexible, and less reactive.Raising AI native kids: Helping children develop intuition and depth while still embracing powerful new tools. Where to find Jacob Bank LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobbank/ X: https://x.com/jebankWhere to find Adam Fishman FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ X: https://x.com/fishmanafIn this episode, we cover: (00:00) Welcoming Jacob Bank! (02:30) Parenting with a pediatrician spouse: the blessing and the anxiety tax (04:45) The 3-part decision framework: bills, growth, and daily fit (08:32) Big company vs startup “risk”: what’s actually safe in a modern career (11:13) Founder paternity leave: the phased approach that made it workable (15:22) Why small teams can be best for parents: async culture, no meetings, high trust (20:40) Logistics and support systems: daycare, nanny, family, and parent carpools (27:33) Daycare vs nanny: why kid three changed everything (32:12) Double dipping: turning chores and errands into quality time (36:19) Kids and work talk: bringing them into problems and building curiosity (41:19) How three kids changes you: patience, flexibility, and letting go of control (46:58) “Imagine if I Did That”: Jacob’s tantrum and behavior framework (49:56) Redefining founder success: staying small, profitable, and intentional (54:11) Negotiating parenting styles: physical risk and the playground debate (55:27) AI at home: curiosity threads, voice mode, and raising AI-native kids (59:44) Lightning round: CocoMelon trauma, minivans, and dad grocery store dominance Resources From This Episode: Relay.app: https://www.relay.app/  Rider Safe Travel Vest: https://ridesafertravelvest.com/ Little House on the Prairie (Audiobook): https://www.audible.com/pd/Little-House-on-the-Prairie-Audiobook/B01N12SFSC Leo (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5755238/  Bluey (TV Show): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7678620/  — Support Startup Dad For sponsorship inquiries, email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com

    1 h 8 min
  6. Move the Ball Forward: A COO Dad's Framework | Amit Shah (Dad of 2, Virta Health)

    26 FEB

    Move the Ball Forward: A COO Dad's Framework | Amit Shah (Dad of 2, Virta Health)

    Amit Shah is the COO of Virta Health, a company on a mission to reverse Type 2 diabetes, and a dad to two young children. As a high-level executive and father, Amit has navigated the challenge of balancing his demanding career with raising a family. In this conversation, he shares his approach to intentional parenting, the value of shared family principles, and how he prioritizes both work and home life in his fast-paced world. We discussed: The power of partnership: How Amit and his wife, Bijal, support each other in their careers while raising two young kids.Balancing career and family: The conscious decisions Amit and Bijal made to ensure their careers and family life could thrive together, despite the challenges.Shared values in parenting: Amit’s approach to instilling values like kindness, curiosity, and persistence in his children and how he aligns with his wife on these principles.Parenting through trade-offs: The sacrifices Amit has made to maintain work-life alignment, including how they manage time, travel, and childcare logistics.Raising resilient kids: Amit’s thoughts on teaching his kids resilience through boundaries and handling disappointment.The importance of structure: How Amit uses his love for operations and structure to maintain balance and ensure his family’s needs are met. Where to find Amit Shah LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitrshah1/  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:(00:00) Welcome Amit Shah, COO at Virta Health (03:49) The decision to start a family: career executives navigating parenthood (06:11) Shared values and partnership: aligning family and career priorities (07:59) Logistics and support systems: the power of the one calendar rule (29:35) Advice for career-focused executives considering parenthood (32:46) Facing the inevitable trade-offs: making parenting and career work together (33:16) Aligning family and career priorities: finding balance in a busy life (34:07) Parallels between work and family: applying business skills to parenting (34:49) Supportive work environment: the impact of a family-friendly workplace (36:01) Favorite books to read to kids: Amit’s go-to parenting reads (45:00) Balancing nutrition and health for kids: Amit’s approach to healthy eating (49:34) Negotiating parenting styles: challenges and compromises in raising kids (50:46) Fun and challenges of parenting: Amit’s personal parenting philosophy(54:49) Lightning round: the diaper genie, minivans, and other parenting hacks Resources From This Episode: Virta Health: https://www.virtahealth.com/ Diaper Genie: https://www.diapergenie.com/ Minivans (Toyota Sienna): https://www.toyota.com/sienna/ Giraffes Can’t Dance (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Giraffes-Cant-Dance-Giles-Andreae/dp/0545392551  Wonderbly (Personalized Books): https://www.wonderbly.com/ Cat & Jack (Target Clothing Brand): https://www.target.com/b/cat-jack/-/N-qqqgm  Khan Academy Kids (App): https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/ — Support Startup Dad For sponsorship inquiries, email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com

    59 min
  7. Being a Dad at Two Hypergrowth AI Startups | Lee Robinson (Dad of 1, Cursor)

    19 FEB

    Being a Dad at Two Hypergrowth AI Startups | Lee Robinson (Dad of 1, Cursor)

    Lee Robinson is the VP of Developer Education at Cursor, one of the fastest-growing AI developer tools in the world. Before Cursor, he spent five years at Vercel helping define how modern developers learn and build on the web. He’s also a husband and a dad to a young daughter, with a second daughter on the way. When I first invited Lee on the show, he had a five-month-old baby and felt like he was deep in the trenches of new parenthood. Nearly a year later, we finally sat down to talk about what that first year of fatherhood was really like. In this episode, Lee shares how becoming a dad changed his perspective on work, ambition, empathy, and priorities. He talks about parenting while working inside hypergrowth startups, navigating family planning with an intense career, setting boundaries, sharing the load at home, and how Lee thinks about AI, education, and raising kids in a rapidly changing world. We discussed: Becoming a dad inside hypergrowth startups: What it was like navigating new parenthood while working at two of the fastest-growing companies in tech.Questioning readiness for fatherhood: How uncertainty, self-doubt, and honest conversations with his wife shaped the decision to start a family.Miscarriage and pregnancy anxiety: The emotional challenges that came before their first daughter and how it changed Lee’s perspective on control and fear.Setting boundaries without losing ambition: Why prioritizing health and family actually made Lee better at his job, not worse.Sharing the load at home: How Lee and his wife divide responsibilities, protect evening routines, and make remote work actually work for their family.Raising kids in an AI-powered world: Lee’s thoughts on education, curiosity, and why he wants his daughters to believe they can build and shape the future. Where to find Lee Robinson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeerob/ X: https://x.com/leerobYT: https://www.youtube.com/@leerobWebsite: www.leerob.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:(00:00) Welcome Lee Robinson, VP of Developer Education at Cursor (01:05) The first year of fatherhood: how becoming a dad changed everything (03:06) Building inside two hypergrowth startups while raising a young family (06:17) Deciding to have kids: timing, doubt, and tough conversations (09:31) Parenting with an intense career: fears vs reality (15:10) Deciding to start a family: timing, anxiety, and hard conversations (20:12) What becoming a dad changed that Lee didn’t expect (28:16) Sharing the load at home: dividing responsibilities with intention (32:07) Protecting family time without sacrificing ambition (35:13) Seeing my wife become an incredible mom (37:34) Parenting challenges we’re still figuring out (39:47) Empathy after becoming a dad: seeing the world differently (43:46) AI and education: how Lee thinks about raising kids in a new era (53:07) Looking ahead to 2026: family, work, and optimism (54:02) Lightning round: parenting products, minivans, and dad life Resources From This Episode: Cursor: https://cursor.com/  Vercel: https://vercel.com/  ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/  Baby bottle washer: https://a.co/d/aGUSOwn  Toy Story (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114709/  Finding Nemo (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266543/   — Support Startup DadFor sponsorship inquiries, email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com

    1 h
  8. Stop Being A Boring Dad | Pranav Piyush (Dad of 2, Paramark)

    12 FEB

    Stop Being A Boring Dad | Pranav Piyush (Dad of 2, Paramark)

    Pranav Piyush is the co-founder and CEO of Paramark, a marketing analytics company, and a dad to two young children. On his entrepreneurial journey, Pranav has faced health challenges, raised kids without a local support network, and balanced family life with the demands of running a startup. In this conversation, he shared his parenting philosophy alongside his founder wisdom. We discussed: The hero at home: How Pranav’s wife, Charu, has played a key role in supporting his entrepreneurial journey and balancing family life.Startup struggles and family life: The challenges Pranav faced starting a company with two young kids and without a local support system.The balance of 9-9-6: Pranav’s personal take on balancing work and parenting by dedicating quality time to his kids, especially on weekends.Parenting through health challenges: How a major health scare for one of his daughters shaped his perspective on family and resilience.Challenging kids to think: Pranav’s approach to fostering curiosity and critical thinking in his children, including using trivia and custom GPT tools.Building responsibility and agency: Why Pranav believes it’s crucial to instill a sense of personal accountability and how he applies this in his parenting. Where to find Pranav Piyush LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranavp/ X: https://x.com/pranavpiyushWhere 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:(00:00) Welcome Pranav Piyush, Co-Founder and CEO at Paramark (02:10) The hero at home: how Pranav’s wife supports his entrepreneurial dreams (06:02) Raising a family as immigrants: the challenges and rewards (22:03) Parenting principles: joining your kids in fun activities and creating memories (25:38) Challenging your kids: encouraging curiosity and critical thinking (30:24) Enjoying the small moments: family time, digital detox, and connecting (32:52) Education: why pranav believes it’s broken and needs change (33:20) Boredom in school: how it reflects a systematic issue (34:52) Solutions beyond school: the search for engaging education (35:49) The role of AI in education: will technology revolutionize learning? (36:30) Why college still matters: the importance of traditional education (41:25) Teaching personal accountability: how pranav instills responsibility in his kids (45:11) Technology and kids: setting boundaries and encouraging real-world experiences (47:16) Exciting family plans: what’s next for Pranav and his kids (49:57) Lightning round: the SNOO, unlimited iPad time, and other parenting hacks Resources From This Episode: Paramark: https://paramark.com/  SNOO (and other Happiestbaby products): https://www.happiestbaby.com/  Zootopia 2 (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5042066/  Back to the Future (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/ Taylor Swift (Artist/Music): https://www.taylorswift.com/ The Warriors (Basketball Team): https://www.nba.com/warriors/ CocoMelon (TV Show): https://www.cocomelon.com/ Toyota Sienna (Car Model): https://www.toyota.com/sienna/  Honda Odyssey (Car Model): https://www.honda.com/odyssey  GTMN (Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gtmn/id1845001203   Brandformance (Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brandformance/id1746064786   — Support Startup Dad For sponsorship inquiries, email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com

    58 min
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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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  • Creador
    Adam Fishman
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodios
    136
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    © Adam Fishman
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    Startup Dad

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