{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Dad","title":"Things No One Told You as a Single Dad at a Growth Startup With Alex Medick | Dad of 2","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2782,"description":"Alex Medick is the Director of Marketing at TensorWave, an AI infrastructure company. Prior to this role, he served as the President and Chief Marketing Officer of Inside.com. He’s also a single dad to two kids, a son and a daughter, navigating the challenges of parenting while leading in the startup world.  We discussed:- Balancing parenting with startup demands: How Alex manages being the primary parent while navigating the challenges of working at a fast-paced startup.- Communicating with kids during a separation: The approach Alex took to talk to his young children about his separation and how it affected them.- Unexpected fulfillment from fatherhood: How becoming a dad has brought a deeper sense of fulfillment and perspective to Alex’s life.- Giving yourself grace as a parent: Why Alex’s motto is to give yourself grace, especially during the hectic and overwhelming times.- The “sucky” moments that create lasting memories: Alex shares how saying yes to the challenging moments, like chaotic travel and events, leads to some of the most memorable experiences.- Old school parenting in modern times: Alex talks about his approach to parenting, influenced by older generations, and why he believes kids need more structure and less coddling.Where to find Alex MedickLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajmedick/  X: https://x.com/ajmedickTensorWave: https://tensorwave.com/ Where to find Adam FishmanFishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ Instagram: https://ww.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introducing Alex Medick(02:10) Balancing parenting with startup life(03:15) Talking to kids about separation(08:15) Unexpected fulfillment from fatherhood(10:06) Giving yourself grace and embracing imperfection(16:20) Old school parenting in modern times(19:31) Hospital quarantine story and new perspective(22:28) Travel chaos, flight disasters, and survival tips(33:29) Raising kids with...","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}