Best Eric Bahn Podcasts (2024)

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Bottle Washing Hacks, Solopreneurship and Newborn Babies | Andrew Capland (Dad of 2, Delivering Value, Postscript, Wistia) 54:55

2h ago54:55

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Andrew Capland is the founder of Growth coaching and advisory, Delivering Value. He’s also been the Head of Growth at Postscript and Wistia and was an early employee at Hubspot. He’s a loving husband and the father of two kids, including one who was 6 weeks old during our chat! In our conversation today we discussed: * Going from one kid to two and…

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Why You Should Care About the Financial Health of Your Employees with Andy Bandyopadhyay of Attune Insights 28:58

3h ago28:58

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In the most recent episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Jace sat down with Andy Bandyopadhyay, PhD, founder & CEO of Attune Insights. Andy teaches at the Berkeley Haas School of Business, where he challenges Silicon Valley founders to put people first, and at the Berry College MBA program, where he teaches business owners to build people-first rese…

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The Metrics Maestro: Alex White on Rocking the Music & Tax Industries 58:00

6h ago58:00

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In this episode we sit down with Alexander White, the co-founder of Next Big Sound. Alexander shares his journey from launching a music data business during his senior year at Northwestern to its acquisition by Pandora for a remarkable 10x revenue multiple. Discover how Alexander's passion for data led him to his next venture, focusing on uncoverin…

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Diaper Changes On Investor Calls | Jordane Giuly (Dad of 2, co-founder Defacto) 52:09

1h ago52:09

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Jordane Giuly is a 3x co-founder having started French Fintech unicorn Spendesk and most recently SMB financing company Defacto. As a French entrepreneur he brings an interesting, international perspective to parenting and company building. He’s a loving husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed: * Comparing Califor…

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It's Not All About Getting The 'A' | Dave Boyce (Dad of 6, 5x founder, board member) 54:06

7d ago54:06

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Dave Boyce is a successful five-time exited founder, a GTM expert and owner of the newsletter ProductLedGTM.com. He sits on the board of Forrester and has just completed the final manuscript for his book on GTM strategy which comes out in 2025. He’s a loving husband and the father of six kids, ages 16 to 28. In our conversation today we discussed: …

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Breaking the Rules: Vadim Rogovskiy's Global Tech Journey and Rebel Capital Dreams 39:40

4d ago39:40

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In this episode of "Made It with Connor Tomkies," Connor sits down with Vadim Rogovskiy, a successful entrepreneur who sold his first company in 2014 and has since been involved in various ventures, including the innovative AR company 3DLOOK. Vadim shares his journey from early entrepreneurial efforts in Ukraine, dealing with the challenges of in-g…

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The Science of 'Dad Brain' | Darby Saxbe (Mom of 2, USC Professor & Researcher) 1:00:32

2d ago1:00:32

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Darby Saxbe is a professor at USC and holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her research includes studying the effects of stress hormones in couples and most importantly the changes that the male brain undergoes after becoming a parent. She has scientifically discovered slight gray matter loss in men following fatherhood and termed it Dad Brain. She …

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Making Unsexy... Sexy with Atlas Authority Founder Boris Berenberg 37:06

12d ago37:06

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Boris shares his journey from working at Atlassian to founding his own company Atlas Authority, navigating the challenges of being a solo founder, and eventually exiting the business. Dive into their discussion about unsexy business ideas, the importance of shared context in startups, and Boris's candid insights on his entrepreneurial experiences. …

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Integration over Balance and What It Means to Hustle with Kids | Eric Bahn (Dad of 2, Hustle Fund) 1:05:45

16d ago1:05:45

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Eric Bahn is the co-founder and a GP at Hustle Fund—a pre-seed venture fund that invests in very early stage founders. He has also been a founder himself as well as a product leader at companies like Intuit and Instagram. Most importantly, he’s a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed: * What it means to feel joy…

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Solving for Joy, The Power of Hustle, and More with Hustle Fund's Eric Bahn 47:25

24d ago47:25

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Eric Bahn, co-founder of Hustle Fund, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and investor. He shares insights on building genuine communities, identifying true "hustlers", and redefining wealth and success. Eric opens up about his family's story, working with his wife and sister, and the importance of vulnerability in leadership. He also discusse…

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A Modern Day Commune | Yousuf Bhaijee & Chris Lloyd (Dads of 3 and 2 kids) 1:12:05

23d ago1:12:05

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Yousuf Bhaijee is a Growth Gdvisor and interim Head of Growth to companies like Brightwheel, HP, Evernow and Blackbird. Chris Lloyd is an engineer who most recently worked at AI company, Humane, and also Pinterest, Assembly and Opera. Yousuf is the father of three kids and Chris is the father of two. Chris and his family, Yousuf and his family and …

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The Return of a Legend: Andrew Warner on Podcasts, Communities, and Post-Exit 42:04

26d ago42:04

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Andrew Warner, founder of Mixergy, returns to the pod to share his insights on the post-exit journey of entrepreneurs. The two discuss the importance of finding meaning and purpose after selling a business, the value of shadowing successful entrepreneurs, and the potential of building a community for post-exit founders. With a focus on personal gro…

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Creativity, Artificial Intelligence and Time | Scott Belsky (Dad of 3, Chief Strategy Officer and EVP Emerging Products at Adobe) 35:42

2M ago35:42

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Scott Belsky is the Chief Strategy Officer and EVP of Design and Emerging Products at Adobe. He took on this role after being Chief Product Officer for their flagship Creative Cloud products. In 2006 Scott founded a company for creative professionals called Behance which he later sold to Adobe. He is also an active angel investor having invested in…

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Bouncy Balls, Building Companies, and Big Exits... Dan Reich's Entrepreneurial Journey 44:14

2M ago44:14

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In this episode, serial entrepreneur Dan Reich shares his remarkable journey of building and exiting multiple companies across various industries. From his early ventures in high school to co-founding Spinback, which was acquired by Buddy Media and later Salesforce, Dan's experiences highlight valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, partnerships, and…

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Managing Weekends as a Founder & Dad and 'First Team' Parenting | Patrick Thompson (Dad of 1, co-founder of Clarify) 52:34

2M ago52:34

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Patrick Thompson is a three-time founder, starting a company right after college and then founding and selling his second company, Iteratively, to Amplitude in 2019. He stayed on as a Director of Product until leaving recently to co-found his third company, Clarify, a next generation CRM platform. He’s a loving husband and the father of one kid. In…

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Creating a Supportive and Balanced Work Environment with Bill Tyndall of Tynrose, Inc. 27:25

2M ago27:25

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In the most recent episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Jace sat down with Bill Tyndall, founder & CEO of Tynrose, Inc. Bill is a former D1 college football player, turned seasoned entrepreneur and investor. Tynrose, Inc. is a holding company focused on long-term innovation within the digital transformation industry. Throughout his career, he has b…

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Find Your Purpose, and Co-Founder Cuddling with Noah Abelson-Gertler 38:18

2M ago38:18

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In this candid interview, Noah Abelson, founder of ShareRoot, shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting up in a garage to taking his company public. He discusses the challenges of pivoting, fundraising, and navigating co-founder relationships, as well as the emotional toll of life after a successful exit. Noah also shares his passion for mak…

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Finding Fun in the Mundane Aspects of Parenting | Ethan Austin (Father of 3, Founder, Outside VC) 54:40

1M ago54:40

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Ethan Austin is the founder of OutsideVC, where he invests in founders building a more equitable and just financial system. He was the Chief Strategy Officer of Gig Wag, Managing Director of Techstars Denver, and was co-founder and president of GiveForward which was acquired by GoFundMe. He’s a loving husband and the father of three kids. In today'…

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Morning Brew, Creator Economy, and Plungers with Alex Lieberman 46:01

2M ago46:01

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Alex Lieberman, co-founder of Morning Brew and host of the Founders Journal podcast, takes us on a whirlwind journey through his post-exit adventures. From getting a full-body MRI to launching a quirky backyard game, Alex candidly shares the highs and lows of life after a successful startup. He delves into Morning Brew's evolving content strategy, …

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Does Parenting Have To Be So High Stakes? | Lane Shackleton (father of 3, CPO at Coda) 59:10

2M ago59:10

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Lane Shackleton is the Chief Product Officer of Coda, where he has worked for over 8 years. Prior to that he had a 9+ year career at Google and Youtube as a product manager and leader. He’s a loving husband and the father of three kids. In today's conversation we discussed: * How to motivate and teach lessons to your kids through “quests” * Lowerin…

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Protect Yourself During M&A with Thunder's Jason Kirby 48:08

2M ago48:08

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Jason Kirby shares hard-earned wisdom with Connor, from exiting his company to Walmart, after a failed acquisition by Samsung. Jason explains key lessons for founders in the acquisition process, like getting your own legal counsel and maintaining multiple options. He also details his new venture Thunder, an investment bank aiming to provide founder…

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Teaching Dads How To Cook | David Haddad (father of 1, founder of Mr. Branzino) 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

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David Haddad is a health-tech founder and product manager turned creator. He's now on a mission to teach Dads how to cook with his new company Mister Branzino and the Meal Machine operating system. He runs a newsletter and the Dad Cook Crew community. He's a loving husband and the father of 1 son. In today's conversation we discussed: * How David d…

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Why Every Startup Should Use AI With Mehdi Tehranchi of KnowledgeNet.ai 27:38

3M ago27:38

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In the most recent episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Jace sat down with Mehdi Tehranchi, co-founder and CEO of KnowledgeNet.ai. Mehdi Tehranchi is a seasoned software entrepreneur who is currently working on his third startup. KnowledgeNet is an AI solution designed to help companies retain knowledge across their organization. Jace and Mehdi tal…

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Revamping the Health Industry, Redox's Luke Bonney 40:05

3M ago40:05

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In this episode, we sit down with Luke Bonney, co-founder of Redox, a healthcare tech company that raised $95 million. Join us as Luke shares his journey from med school dropout to successful entrepreneur, discussing the challenges of building a startup, the importance of strong co-founder relationships, and the future of healthcare technology. Tun…

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Having Your First Kid At 22 And A Portfolio Management Approach To Parenting | Matt Wensing (father of 4, founder/CEO Summit) 1:17:41

2M ago1:17:41

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Matt Wensing is the founder and CEO of Summit, a no-code platform for building tools and workflow automation. For nearly 20 years he has been a founder and CEO--starting with a company called Riskpulse which became Everstream Analytics and was acquired in January 2020. He is a loving husband and the father of four teenagers! In today's conversation…

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Lil Wayne, Leo DiCaprio, and Influencer Marketing with Gil Eyal 47:45

2M ago47:45

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From celebrity crashes to influencer insights, lessons from a marketing pioneer. Join Connor Tomkies as he sits down with Gil Eyal, a serial entrepreneur who's seen it all in the world of influencer marketing. Discover the ups and downs of Gil's journey, from working with A-listers like Lil Wayne and Leonardo DiCaprio to navigating the ever-changin…

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Male Fertility and the Fleeting Nature of Time | Linus Ekenstam (father of 2, co-founder Sensive) 59:34

3M ago59:34

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Linus Ekenstam is a designer and serial entrepreneur who has founded and sold several companies. He has also been a design leader at Typeform, Bamboo Blockchain and Flodesk. He's currently building an AI-powered children's story generator at BedtimeStory.ai and a platform to track and improve mental health called Sensive. He is a partner and the fa…

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From Nightclubs to Buying Santa Monica Pier: Shane Neman & EZ Texting 29:57

3M ago29:57

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Entrepreneur Shane Neman shares his incredible journey from founding Junebug, a nightclub software and events company, to building EZ Texting, a pioneering mass texting platform. Discover how Shane spotted opportunities, pivoted when necessary, and bootstrapped his way to success. He also shares insights into his current ventures, including an inve…

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Work-life Balance Is Overrated | Siqi Chen (father of 2, co-founder/CEO Runway) 54:28

3M ago54:28

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Siqi Chen is co-founder and CEO of Runway, the finance platform you don't hate. He was also the president, chief product officer and CEO of Sandbox VR, the VP of Growth at Postmates and he sold his first company to Zynga in 2010. He is an angel investor who has invested in companies like Touch of Modern, Amplitude, Italic, and Clubhouse. He is a hu…

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The Best Businesses are Not Sexy with Adam Spector of Levy 45:51

3M ago45:51

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Serial entrepreneur Adam Spector shares his journey of building and exiting multiple startups, including his current venture, Levy, which revolutionizes back-office support. In this engaging episode, Adam discusses the lessons he's learned from navigating the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, the importance of solving real problems, and his outlook on…

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Taking Paternity Leave As A Founder | Luke Millar (father of 5, SVP Product & Eng at Medium) 1:01:09

4M ago1:01:09

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Luke Millar is the SVP of product and engineering at Medium, where you can discover stories, thinking and expertise from writers on just about any topic. He joined there after the company he co-founded was acquired by them in 2021. He has been a technology leader at Shift, Twitter and Microsoft. He is a husband and the father of five kids. In today…

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Banking for Startups with JP Ferro of Bridge Bank 22:39

4M ago22:39

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It’s Friday night – having just finished your final Zoom call of the week, you hop into an Uber to pick up your friend from their Airbnb, while you check Yelp for a good restaurant to grab dinner downtown. Sounds like a pretty realistic scenario, right? In that sentence, I mentioned four different startups that we can't imagine life without. But wi…

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Beyond the Backpack: Classtag's Vlada Lotkina on Disrupting EdTech 38:15

3M ago38:15

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Join along as I sit down with the incredibly inspiring Vlada Lotkina, the brain behind ClassTag, for a journey filled with dreams, determination, and the drive to make a difference in the world of education. From her early days in Ukraine to creating waves in the U.S. tech scene, Vlada's story isn't just about building a successful platform; it's a…

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Building an "Indistractable" Household and Forming Healthy Habits | Nir Eyal (father of 1, author of Hooked & Indistractable) 1:00:10

4M ago1:00:10

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Nir Eyal writes, consults and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology and business. He is the best-selling author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Earlier in his career he co-founded and sold two tech companies. In addition to his books and his bl…

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Sweat Equity to Sauna Sessions: Disrupting Insurance and Beyond with Benji Markoff 55:40

3M ago55:40

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We dive into the journey of Benji Markoff, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed the insurance industry with his startup, Founder Shield. Benji shares his rollercoaster experience from the early days of grueling work and personal challenges to achieving a monumental exit. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of resilience, innovation…

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Finding More Time vs. More Energy | Immad Akhund (father of 2, co-founder and CEO, Mercury) 54:31

4M ago54:31

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Immad Akhund is the co-founder and CEO of Mercury, a business banking platform that has raised over $160M in funding and has over 100,000 customers. He has also founded two other companies – Clickpass and Heyzap; the latter of which was acquired in 2016. Immad is a husband and the father of two kids. In today's conversation we discussed: * Starting…

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The Role of an Operator with Casey Woo of Operators Guild 24:40

4M ago24:40

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What happens when a Navy SEAL gets put in a leadership position at a company? According to Casey Woo, that is exactly what the operator role is. “They are specialists at being generalists.” In our most recent episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Jace sat down with Casey, the founder and CEO of Operators Guild – an independent, invitation-only group…

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From Basement to Buyout: Aaron White's Remarkable Dual Exit 40:08

4M ago40:08

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LISTENER NOTE: My Second Million asa title was always intended as a cheeky joke around the fantastic pod "My First Million" but now on April Fools we've decided to pivot as so many founder do, to the "Made It with Connor Tomkies" podcast. We can't wait for the guests we have coming up and we're excited to share more episodes. Stay tuned for more ep…

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From Swag to Riches: How Jeremy Parker Disrupted the Promo Industry and Beyond 42:55

4M ago42:55

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Connor dives deep with Jeremy Parker, the innovative mind behind Swag.com. They explore Jeremy's dynamic journey from aspiring filmmaker to successful entrepreneur. Jeremy shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial path, revealing how he navigated through failures and pivots to build and sell swag.com, transforming the promotional products in…

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The Evolution of Influence: Mixergy's Andrew Warner on Earning His 2nd Million and Future Trends 33:09

4M ago33:09

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In this episode host Connor Tomkies sits down with the seasoned entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of Mixergy, Andrew Warner, to explore the intricacies of entrepreneurship in the digital age. They delve into the critical role of becoming a micro-influencer as an entrepreneur, share personal journeys of business successes and lessons learned from…

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Parental Guilt, Legal Considerations For Parents, and Career Change | David Lat (father of 2, lawyer, writer) 55:24

4M ago55:24

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David Lat is a lawyer turned legal writer who created Above The Law and his current, legal newsletter and podcast Original Jurisdiction, which is now his full-time job. Prior to writing he was a practicing attorney and worked as a federal prosecutor in the Department of Justice under Chris Christie. David is a husband and the father of two kids. In…

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How To Actually Build Lasting Memories With Your Kids | Tod Francis (father of 2, Shasta Ventures) 47:39

4M ago47:39

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Tod Francis is the founder of the world-renowned investment firm Shasta Ventures. He has made early investments in companies like Canva, Tonal, ClassDojo, LiquidSpace, Task Rabbit, Mint and more. About 15 years ago Tod started on a journey to understand why and how great memories and connections are formed between kids and their parents. He surveye…

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Robin P. Zander on Storytelling and the Entrepreneurial Mindset 24:03

5M ago24:03

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In our most recent episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Jace sat down with Robin Zander, founder and CEO of Zander Media – a creative agency that’s worked with clients such as Sequoia, Philz Coffee, Codility, and more. Robin is a serial entrepreneur, having built three successful companies in the last seven years. He knows a thing or two about buil…

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Three Generations Under One Roof | Eben Pingree (father of 3, founder at Kinsome) 55:20

5M ago55:20

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Eben Pingree is a serial startup founder who is currently building the startup Kinsome -- a product focused on helping grandkids better connect with their grandparents. He has founded and sold multiple companies over the past 10 years. He's also a husband and the father of three kids. In today's conversation we discussed: * Growing up in the same h…

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Autism, The Fallacy Of Control And Putting In The Reps | Stew Bradley (father of 2, NFL, El Cap Holdings) 1:00:29

5M ago1:00:29

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Stew Bradley is a former linebacker in the National Football League and played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos. Following a successful NFL career he joined Goldman Sachs and then found his way into co-founding the early stage venture firm El Cap Holdings. He's also a husband and the father of two kids. In today…

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The Future of Accounting with Anita Koimur, co-founder and COO of LiveFlow 35:47

5M ago35:47

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With all the new technologies on the rise in the past few years, the accounting landscape is evolving. There’s no question about it. With all the new AI tools, and companies automating processes more and more, a reporting revolution seems to be on the horizon. But what does this look like? In our most recent episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Jac…

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Parenting Strategies For Raising Four Kids | Brian Rothenberg (father of 4, Defy, Eventbrite) 51:42

5M ago51:42

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Brian Rothenberg is a general partner at Defy, an early-stage venture firm. He was the former Head of Growth at Eventbrite and has been a serial marketplace founder; starting a services marketplace that was acquired by TaskRabbit in 2011. He's also a husband and the father of four kids. In today's conversation we discussed: * Pivoting your plans to…

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Bringing Up Bebe, Simplicity Parenting and Lessons from Growing Up on a Ranch | Tye DeGrange (father of 2, founder of Round Barn Labs) 59:04

5M ago59:04

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Tye DeGrange is the founder and CEO of Round Barn Labs, a performance and affiliate marketing company that has worked with companies like Oculus, thredUp, ModCloth and Nextdoor. Prior to that he had career stints at Amazon, eBay and Commission Junction. He grew up on a horse ranch in Northern California! He's also a husband and the father of two ki…

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The Future of Startups with Eric Bahn of Hustle Fund 28:09

5M ago28:09

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On average, it takes startups 40-50 meetings to raise a $1M+ round of capital. This investor often invests after just one or two meetings… In our most recent episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Jace sat down with Eric Bahn, General Partner and co-founder of Hustle Fund. They talk about Hustle Fund’s mission and the importance of cultivating commun…

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Astrophysics, Saving the Planet and Raising Three Kids | Casey Handmer (father of 3, founder of Terraform Industries) 54:34

6M ago54:34

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Casey Handmer is the founder of Terraform Industries, a company that is turning CO2 into natural gas through solar electricity. He's an astrophysicist with a PhD from Caltech who has worked on frontier technologies at NASA and Hyperloop. He's also a husband and the father of three kids. Including a newborn! In today's conversation we discussed: * P…

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