{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Dad","title":"Move the Ball Forward: A COO Dad's Framework | Amit Shah (Dad of 2, Virta Health)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5539a49b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3514,"description":"Amit Shah is the COO of Virta Health, a company on a mission to reverse Type 2 diabetes, and a dad to two young children. As a high-level executive and father, Amit has navigated the challenge of balancing his demanding career with raising a family. In this conversation, he shares his approach to intentional parenting, the value of shared family principles, and how he prioritizes both work and home life in his fast-paced world. We discussed:The power of partnership: How Amit and his wife, Bijal, support each other in their careers while raising two young kids.Balancing career and family: The conscious decisions Amit and Bijal made to ensure their careers and family life could thrive together, despite the challenges.Shared values in parenting: Amit’s approach to instilling values like kindness, curiosity, and persistence in his children and how he aligns with his wife on these principles.Parenting through trade-offs: The sacrifices Amit has made to maintain work-life alignment, including how they manage time, travel, and childcare logistics.Raising resilient kids: Amit’s thoughts on teaching his kids resilience through boundaries and handling disappointment.The importance of structure: How Amit uses his love for operations and structure to maintain balance and ensure his family’s needs are met.Where to find Amit ShahLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitrshah1/ Where to find Adam FishmanFishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome Amit Shah, COO at Virta Health(03:49) The decision to start a family: career executives navigating parenthood(06:11) Shared values and partnership: aligning family and career priorities(07:59) Logistics and support systems: the power of the one calendar rule(29:35) Advice for career-focused executives considering parenthood(32:46) Facing the inevitable trade-offs: making parenting and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/F_yCls74GdKLzmfCUXKoHwqOZKN_mFb5zL7jtAWlzzU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYjMx/Yzg1NmIzMjBiZmE4/ZGFiM2ZjMjQ2Yjcy/OTY2OS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}