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Why Screen Time Limits Are Bullshit | Chad Pytel (Dad of 2, thoughtbot)

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 Gi...

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Oct. 23, 2025

Why Screen Time Limits Are Bullshit | Chad Pytel (Dad of 2, thoughtbo…

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 Gi...

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Oct. 16, 2025

Work-Life Balance is a Myth | Jonathan Jamil (Dad of 2, Springboard)

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...

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Oct. 9, 2025

Raising Twins on Hard Mode | Adam Lieb (Dad of 2, Gamesight)

In this episode of Startup Dad, I sit down with Adam Lieb , the founder and CEO of Gamesight , a marketing technology company that helps video game studios connect with players and launch their biggest titles. Adam started h...

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Oct. 2, 2025

Why I Tell Colleagues to Have Kids | Rishabh Jain (Dad of 2, Fermàt C…

In this episode of Startup Dad, Adam Fishman sits down with Rishabh Jain , the CEO of FERMÀT Commerce , a company he launched when his oldest daughter was just a few weeks old. He’s also a husband and father of two kids under...

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Sept. 25, 2025

You Can't Tell Kids How to Feel | Zach Teutsch (Dad of 2, Values Adde…

Zach Teutsch is the founder of Values Added Financial , and a former leader at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He’s also a husband, father of two, and a master of weaving big-picture life principles into day-to-day ...

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Sept. 18, 2025

Why Standing Up For Your Kids Is Massively Important | Jeremy King (D…

Jeremy King , co-founder and CEO of Ocean Orchestra and former CEO of Attest, shares his journey as a founder, ocean advocate, and father of two daughters. In this episode, Jeremy opens up about building systems for both his ...

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