Two Dads in Tech

Episode 29: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) fire up the mics from across the globe — literally. With Daniel calling in from a Spanish bedroom, the dads get real about raising kids while building companies, how their own childhoods shape their parenting, and what legacy really means in a hyper-growth world. Plus, a spicy take on AI sales tools, the end of the smartphone era, and why your next vacation might include teleportation.

 Show Notes:
(0:00) Daniel calls in from bed in Spain
(0:48) Why flying with toddlers is chaos (and how Daniel hacks it)
(2:14) Daniel’s son loses it in Madrid
(4:10) “What do I want my kids to say at my funeral?”
(6:10) Should our kids earn what we didn’t have?
(8:00) When providing becomes a problem
(10:00) Memories of being “not enough” as a child
(11:30) Troy on public school, depression, and doing better for his kids
(14:10) Systems, burnout, and fixing the root causes
(17:25) Love your spouse out loud — here’s why
(19:03) Troy’s mom might be our next guest?!
(20:30) What happened to “simple”?
(22:35) AI tools we’re using right now (Dimmo, Sybill, etc.)
(24:25) The “AI agent” debate + AI sales truth bombs
(27:40) Why Gong might not be it anymore
(28:50) ClickUp, Replit, and the race to own the workflow
(30:00) “The next phone is not a phone” — the future of devices
(31:55) Wearables, teleportation, and post-screen tech
(34:25) Daniel’s bizarre powdered donut story
(35:45) The digital detox challenge is ON
(36:50) New site drop + what’s next

 Links:
• Troy Munson's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/
• Daniel Berk's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/
• Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com/
• Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com/
• Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP
• Listen on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964
• Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai/

What is Two Dads in Tech?

Two dads, Troy Munson and Daniel Berk, dive into the world of software with the wit of seasoned tech veterans and the subtle chaos of raising kids. From the industry's hottest trends to the awkward questions no one asks at standups, they tackle it all with dry humor and a dash of relatability. If you’ve ever wondered what tech dads really think about software, this is the podcast you didn’t know you needed.