Chris Miller is the VP of Product at Hubspot focused on Growth and AI where he has worked for nearly 8 years. I consider Chris to be one of the most forward thinking leaders on AI, monetization and growth. Prior to Hubspot he built product at companies like Runkeeper and Roam. Chris is a loving husband and the father of a two-year-old son. In our conversation today we discussed:
His personal and professional background, including how he got into AI
The influence of Chris' upbringing in New York
Managing a family with culturally diverse backgrounds
The unique challenges of modern fatherhood
How family background influences differences in parenting approaches
What is and isn't worth spending money on as a parent
How we think about the relationship we want our kids to have with technology, especially as technology professionals
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Where to find Chris Miller
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwilliammiller/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millsyjoeyoung/
Where to find Adam Fishman
- Newsletter: startupdadpod.substack.com
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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/
- Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/
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In this episode, we cover:
[1:41] Welcome
[2:09] Professional background
[3:13] AI in product
[4:28] Chris’ personal background
[6:07] Family now - how he met his partner
[9:20] Consumer psychology
[10:39] Decision to start a family
[13:16] Different background than his wife
[17:38] Earliest memory of being a dad
[19:49] Most surprising thing about being a dad
[21:49] Advice for younger Chris
[25:26] Advice to ignore
[28:16] Feedback
[30:24] Parenting frameworks
[38:02] What did you give up to be a dad?
[40:30] Did you make it to midnight on New Years?
[41:12] A mistake as a dad?
[44:53] His thoughts on his son’s relationship w/ tech and the influence of AI
[51:10] Where to find Chris
[51:54] Rapid fire round
[1:02:32] Thank you
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Show references:
Hubspot: https://www.hubspot.com/
The Simpsons: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096697/
Runkeeper: https://runkeeper.com/
ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/
Venn Diagram: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Venn-diagram
WWE: https://www.wwe.com/
Vince McMahon: https://www.forbes.com/profile/vincent-mcmahon/?sh=43ccfd5d1b89
The Rock: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0425005/
Hulk Hogan: https://hulkhogan.com/
The Undertaker: https://www.wwe.com/superstars/undertaker
Snoo: https://www.amazon.com/stores/HappiestBaby/SNOO/page/A2A1C062-DFCD-44F1-8503-61E8E39896F5
Doona Trike: https://www.doona.com/en-us/trike/discover-liki
Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney: https://www.amazon.com/Llama-Red-Pajama-Anna-Dewdney/dp/0451474570
Piggy by Maya Pasari: https://www.amazon.com/Piggy-MAYA-PASARI/dp/0960072500
Bluey: https://www.bluey.tv/
My Man by Adonis (Drake’s son): Video
Batman with Adam West: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/
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Editing for Startup Dad provided by Tommy Harron.
How Upbringing Shapes Our Views On Parenting, Technology, and AI | Chris Miller (father of 1, Hubspot)