{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Dad","title":"How To Actually Build Lasting Memories With Your Kids | Tod Francis (father of 2, Shasta Ventures)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2859,"description":"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 surveyed over one thousand young adults, analyzed that data, and developed a framework for memory making and building meaningful connections. He has presented his findings to standing-room-only conferences, parents groups, and more! We talk about his findings on today's episode and what you can do right away to build lasting memories with your kids. Tod is a husband and the father of two adult children. In today's conversation we discussed: * Growing up without a father* How losing a child motivated him to focus on every moment* The research behind building meaningful connections* The Pyramid of Connection and its different stages* Tear-jerking stories from Tod's research* What parents can do right now to change their thinking on memory making and connectionListen now on Apple, Spotify, Overcast and YouTube. —Where to find Tod Francis- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todfrancis/- Shasta Ventures: https://www.shasta.vc/bio/tod-francis/Where to find Adam Fishman- Startup Dad Newsletter: startupdadpod.substack.com- FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover[1:49] Welcome[2:28] Tod's childhood[3:52] Growing up without a Dad[4:47] What is life like now?[6:28] Did child loss change your priorities as a dad?[8:49] Why did memory making matter to you as a dad?[12:24] The research behind connection[18:51] The Pyramid of Connection[33:56] How do parents get out of the bottom layer?[39:44] Making memories with adult kids[42:36] Parting thoughts[44:12] How are his sons involved in this...","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}