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Why Working Parents Are Assets, Not Liabilities | Alex Egeler (Dad of 4, Empathic Egg)

Listen to Alex Egeler talk about how working parents can find meaningful careers, the unpredictable nature of parenting, generational patterns he's trying to break and how fatherhood changes success.
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Ben joins me to talk about making the leap to fatherhood, the idea of a portfolio career, finding community with other dads, and staying aligned with…
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Me, Me, and We Nights: Keeping Identity as Parents | Jeff Okita & Jamie Lee (Parents of 1, Tilt & JME Labs)
I talk to husband and wife team Jeff Okita and Jamie Lee about their extended team, connection as a two-way street, challenging traditional parenting…
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This Founder Started A Company To Save His Son's Life | David Apple (Dad of 2, Shark Tooth Biotech)
David and I discuss leaving his job to advocate for his son, building a purpose-led biotech company, protecting presence over legacy and frameworks for…
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Startup Life and Single Parenting | Alex Medick (Dad of 2, TensorWave)
I'm joined by Alex Medick to talk about the chaos of startup life, single parenting, old-school parenting and why you should always give yourself some…
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Marriage, Money, and Managing the Startup Rollercoaster | Jordan Gal (Dad of 3, Rosie)
This week on Startup Dad, we’re joined by Jordan Gal, CEO of Rosie and father of three daughters. Jordan shares how he’s working to build a healthier…
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Navigating Divorce and Co-parenting Relationships | Sol Kennedy (Dad of 2, founder BestInterest)
Listen now (61 min) | Single-dad Sol Kennedy joins me to talk about the messiness of co-parenting, the emotional rollercoaster of half-time parenting…
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You Can Be Ambitious And A Great Dad | Nikunj Kothari (Dad of 2, Khosla, Opendoor, LinkedIn)
Listen now (59 min) | I'm joined by Nikunj Kothari to talk about the false dichotomy between ambition and parenting, what support structures you need…
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Parenting Products Are Anxiety-As-A- Service | Brian Holt (Dad of 2, Neon, Snowflake, Stripe, MSFT)
Listen now (64 min) | New second-time-dad Brian Holt joins me to talk about preparing for the arrival of his daughter, being a whole person, living a…
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Building Three Companies Alongside Your Family | Robert Wolfe (Dad of 2, founder - Zeck, Crowdrise, Moosejaw)
Listen now (43 min) | Robert Wolfe on his journey through founding 3 companies and raising 2 boys, what it's like having a celebrity co-founder, helping…
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Fixing The Mess Of Summer Camp Planning | Greg Laughlin (Dad of 2, founder of Campwing)
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Sending Your Kids Off To College | Jeff Fritz (Dad of 2, Microsoft)
Listen now (62 min) | I talk to Jeff Fritz about making the most of time with your kids when they're young, preparing for the big changes of college and…
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Getting Laid Off On Paternity Leave With Two Sets Of Twins | Aaron Francis (Dad of 4, Try Hard Studios)
Listen now (70 min) | Aaron Francis discusses getting laid off while on paternity leave, navigating loss, the challenges of starting a business with…
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