Amazing frameworks for raising three boys | Matt Greenberg (father of 3, fmr CTO at Reforge)

from Startup Dad · host Adam Fishman

Matt Greenberg is a product and engineering executive and was most recently the CTO at Reforge. He was previously the VP of Engineering at Credit Karma. Matt is a husband and father of three boys and one dog. In this episode we discuss:Matt's father being his hero and the wisdom he gained from himThe work required in raising three boysThe decision to have a third kidWhat to do when you get a phone call that your kid has wandered off in the neighborhoodAn exciting home birth experience involving the fire departmentThe exponential growth of love after having kidsParenting three kids and starting Reforge during the pandemicHaving an autistic son and getting him diagnosedAssessments, IEPs, and other support for autistic kids—Where to find Matt Greenberg- Twitter (aka X): https://twitter.com/matt_muffin- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgreenberg/ Where to find Adam Fishman- Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Twitter (aka X): https://twitter.com/fishmanaf- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fishmanaf—In this episode, we cover:[1:58] Matt's background[3:53] Current life/Reforge/Engineering Leaders[5:44] Matt's childhood[7:03] Random funny parenting stories[8:24] Matt's parents[10:27] Advice from Matt's Dad[12:44] Matt's partner and how they met[14:00] All about Matt's kids[14:26] Their decision to have kids[17:37] Who is in charge of the dog[19:16] Earliest memory of Fatherhood and a wild home birth experience[24:15] His most surprising thing as a Dad[27:24] Managing three kids during Covid with his partner[31:24] Autism[37:20] Advocacy/IEPs/supporting your Autistic child and parenting frameworks[53:45] Where he's not always 100% aligned with his partner[58:56] Rapid fire —Show references:How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish - https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/0380811960/ The Birth Partner, by Penni Simkin - https://www.amazon.com/Birth-Partner-5th-Childbirth-Companions/dp/1558329102/—Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

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