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EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 34 MIN

Balancing Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship: Jean-Luc Zehnder

from Ambitious Dads · host Jeff Hittner

Join us as we dive into the unique experience of navigating parenthood while leading a startup.When Jean-Luc Zehnder founded his company, Virtido, in the same month his first child was born, he found himself nurturing two newborns: a business and a baby. In this episode, Jean-Luc opens up about the raw challenges of managing a growing family alongside a budding enterprise.Here’s what you can expect:🔹 Jean-Luc’s insights into balancing the financial uncertainties and lifestyle adjustments necessary for work-life harmony, including downsizing their home for stability.🔹 A candid look at the dynamics of raising three boys and the importance of recognizing each child's unique role within the family.🔹 Strategies for building a supportive work culture and the significance of mental fitness in personal and professional realms.🔹 Reflections on maintaining a healthy partnership and the struggles of letting go as a parent.Jean-Luc's personal stories provide encouragement and valuable insights for entrepreneurial dads, especially those navigating parenthood without local family support.🎧 Tune in now to gain heartfelt parenting insights and learn how to thrive with both a newborn and a new business.On June 17th, I’m hosting a free, live workshop, Become a Better Leader By Becoming a Better Dad, for fathers who are tired of living a divided life. We’ll explore how “Default Dad” shows up when you’re tired, overloaded, or distracted, and how those same patterns affect your leadership at home and at work. Register here: https://www.ambitiousdads.com/better-dad-better-leaderSign Up for the Ambitious Dads Newsletter: https://www.ambitiousdads.comConnect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.comTune in every week for a new episode of the Ambitious Dads Podcast. Subscribe on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-dads/id1815863328Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xCHG30Ms9wcGRJmDqHcW8?si=46654ba2a0654099YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousDads

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