
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyTechnologyParenting | |||

In this episode of Startup Dad, Adam Fishman sits down with Chet Kittleson, serial founder and co-founder of Tin Can, an analog phone for kids that helps families stay connected without screens. He’s also a dad of three, building a hardware company f... more
In this episode of Startup Dad, Adam Fishman sits down with Colin Anawaty, technologist and founder of Flying A Capital. He’s also a single dad of two boys, navigating the challenges of fatherhood and entrepreneurship after divorce.
Colin opens up a... more
Chad Pytel is the founder and CEO of thoughtbot, a product development consultancy, and co-founder of 12 Sided Studios, a gaming and production company. He’s also the longtime host of the Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots podcast, a husba... more
Jonathan Jamil, founder and CEO of Springboard, shares his story of growing up in a two-bedroom apartment with six family members, building a business powered by stay-at-home moms, and raising two daughters while redefining what success means.
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Such a lovely and much needed show for dads (and moms!) alike. Love Adam.
Adam had me on his show recently and all I can say is what a breath of fresh air! Sure, talking about my kids and fourth child (aka my startup) is the way to my heart – but jokes aside, the intersection between fatherhood and the workplace is such an important conversation that we aren’t having often enough. I’m excited to listen along and learn a thing or two from other startup dads.
Even though I’m not a startup dad, I love that this show provides so many concrete insights and tips for ambitious parents (or future parents). As host, Adam provides the perfect blend of humor, empathy, and business savvy.
Adam is entertaining, of course. Even better, he's a natural interviewer who's able to set the context for some real, meaningful conversations that make this podcast something I keep coming back to. I've recommended it to people who aren't dads, and dads who aren't in startups. Keep it coming, Adam!
I’m a bit bias in that I’m a long time product person and a fairly new dad (I have a 2 and 4 year old), but this podcast feels like it is just for me. I resonate with so many things covered on each episode. Adam’s style is also refreshing and he has away to ask the perfect questions at the right time in the coversations.
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Content centers on the intersection of fatherhood and entrepreneurship, with the host interviewing a variety of executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders in technology who are also fathers. Discussions typically cover challenges faced in balancing professional responsibilities with parenting, imparting valuable lessons on work-life integration, emotional engagement, and developmental strategies for children. Each episode features personal anecdotes from guests that are often relatable and provide practical insights into navigating family dynamics, the technology landscape, and startup culture. The show stands out for its candid exploration of the unique challenges of being an ambitious parent in today's fast-paced world, making it both engagin... more
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