Startup Dad
Adam FishmanAdam 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 | 140 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyTechnologyParenting | |||
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Ashish Kundra is the CEO of Conceptual, a growth agency that helps companies like Cursor, Perplexity, Superhuman, Fenty Beauty, GPTZero, and dozens more. Prior to that, he led growth at DuckDuckGo and founded two other companies.
He’s also a husband... more
Robert Whitney is the Co-Founder and CTO of Hapiko, the company that invented Stickerbox, an AI powered product helping kids create and play in more imaginative ways. Before starting Stickerbox, he helped scale New York Times Games, Grailed and spen... more
Caleb Avery is the Founder and CEO of Tilled. He started his first company at 19 and has spent the last seven years building Tilled while raising three kids with his wife, Kelsey.
In this episode, Caleb shares what it really looks like to build a st... more
Sam Yagan is the founder of OKCupid and former CEO of Match Group. He’s also an investor, board member, married to a CEO, and a dad of three kids ages 12 to 18.
In this episode, Sam shares how he and his wife think about raising kind, grounded kids ... more
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- Perfect for ambitious dads in both family and career
This is my first ever review for a podcast but I felt compelled to write it. Adam always interviews thoughtful and ambitious dads who are in the thick of building both loving families and great businesses at the same time. There’s a small but growing number of us out there, and as a new dad who cares a lot about his family and business, this podcast is the perfect kind of community and inspiration I needed to keep growing both intentionally. Adam’s also a great podcast host, very conversational ... more
Apple Podcasts5layersofanonion
United States4 months ago - Much needed
Such a lovely and much needed show for dads (and moms!) alike. Love Adam.
Apple Podcasts5Knott.MelanieUnited States10 months ago - Where dad’s stop being polite… and start getting real
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.
Apple Podcasts5voxmattUnited Statesa year ago - Not a startup dad but love the show!
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.
Apple Podcasts5Emily Laurel SUnited States2 years ago - Meaningful conversations
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!
Apple Podcasts5ez818-United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #76 |  Colombia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #129 |  Spain/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #185 |  Hong Kong/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #238 |  Denmark/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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What is Startup Dad about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A show focused on executives, founders, and tech leaders who are also parents, exploring how parenting intersects with building and leading ambitious companies. Episodes mix practical parenting tactics, leadership frameworks, and candid reflections on work-life balance, flexible work culture, and the realities of caregiving while scaling startups. Guests range from founders and operators to academics and engineers, often highlighting lessons learned, mental models, and strategies to align family life with demanding careers. The format tends to be personal, actionable, and hopeful, with a strong emphasis on authentic conversations about parenting, technology, and entrepreneurship. Noteworthy is the recurring theme of autonomy, resilience, an... more
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1. Bob Whitney
2. Caleb Avery
3. Sam Yagan
4. Rex Gelb
5. Jesse Randall
6. Mike Rome
7. Amy Winther
8. Chris Winther
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