Two Dads in Tech

Episode 32: Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) goes solo dad this week, joined by meme mastermind Charlie Light — the guy behind viral Twitter personalities like John W. Rich, Hunter Cold Calls, and Chase Passive Income. They break down the business behind meme accounts, how to turn tweets into six figures, and what it’s really like building a content empire while raising toddle...

Episode 31: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) jump from cold call sprints to billion-dollar acquisitions, all while hiking the Dolomites and dodging SEO doom. They dive deep on why the internet is broken (again), how social virality actually works, and why email lists might be your startup’s last lifeline. Plus: parallel...

Episode 30: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) go full late-night therapy session — live from Spain (again) and the depths of parental chaos. From mushroom microdosing and screaming toddlers to productivity paranoia and the new AI gold rush, the dads get vulnerable, real, and a little spicy. This one’s less “tech podcast,...

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 spic...

Episode 28: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) go off on the current state of AI and the annoying trend of fake content. They share hilarious (and painful) stories of ChatGPT hallucinations, the dangers of outsourcing content creation, and why you need to be your own source of truth. From OpenAI's growing reach to the wil...

Episode 27: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) are back from a wild lake trip — 4 families, 7 kids, and a whole lot of chaos. They get real about co-parenting dynamics, underwater earbuds, and the mental load moms often carry. This one’s a vulnerable, reflective take on modern fatherhood: the guilt, the growth, and the gr...

Episode 26: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) unpack the concept of "alpha dads," react to that viral “I would never let a man take care of me” post, and dive into the difference between being masculine vs emotionally present. One of the most honest convos yet. — Show Notes: (0:00:00) Daniel’s recovery mode + Troy’s new...

Episode 25: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) dive into screen addiction, parenting guilt, and creating the Two Dads in Tech 7-Day Digital Disconnect Challenge. They also get real about viral content, sharing kids online, and the pros and cons of working from home as a parent. — Show Notes: (0:00) Should Troy go bald? (3...

Episode 24: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) go deep on how to break into tech sales, how to start your own product, and why building with AI is the cheat code of 2025. If you're stuck in your job or waiting to start something, this one's for you. Show Notes: (0:00) AI jobs in 2025 and fake sources (3:00) The truth behi...

Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) get deep on parenthood prep, marriage maintenance, parenting guilt, relationship regrets, and the grind vs balance debate. One of the most honest episodes yet. Show Notes: (0:00) How do you actually prepare to be a parent? (4:30) The CPR class story and choking scare (9:00) Wipe warmers,...

Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) go full dad mode. From steroid shots and ChatGPT addiction to broken dog toes, budget EV trucks, and gorilla vs grizzly debates.. this one covers it all. Show Notes: (0:00) Birthday episodes and Daniel’s neck pain saga (4:00) From running addiction to swimming obsession (8:00) ChatGPT vs...

Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) reflect on startup growth, golf simulators, raising mini athletes, MVPs, newsletter empires, and what it means to let go of your role as your company scales. It’s a full founder therapy session. Show Notes: (0:00) We hit 21 episodes (and birthdays never end) (2:00) Troy’s golf simulator...

Shop Our Merch (https://shop.twodadsintech.com/) Episode 20: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) celebrate hitting 20 episodes and dive into money, happiness, content creator cringe, AI ethics, parenting, and ice cream hot takes. No guests. Just the dads. — Show Notes: (0:00) Why Troy wears a Ford hat (1:00) Reflecting on...

Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) sit down with Sam Parr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/parrsam/) — founder of The Hustle, host of My First Million and Money Wise, co-founder of Hampton, and proud dad of two. They talk about fatherhood, sobriety, business regrets, and how much money it takes to feel truly free. — Show Note...

Episode 18: Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) and Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) talk to Tyler Denk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-denk/) — co-founder and CEO of beehiiv, and creator of Big Desk Energy — about going from $120K in debt to building one of the fastest-growing media platforms in SaaS. — Show Notes: (0:00) Tyler joins Two Dads in Tech (1:0...

It’s a serious one, but don’t worry — we still bring the dad jokes. This week, we talk about two heartbreaking stories of teens who were influenced by bad friends and AI tools. As two dads, it really hit home. We talk parenting, tech, and how we even begin to prepare our kids for this wild world. Also in this episode: A $50M AI startup is in hot water with their investors 😬 Why there are too many...

This week on Two Dads in Tech, we unpack the viral spy scandal between two HR tech giants — Deel and Rippling. A mole, a honeypot trap, and a bathroom escape? It’s like a Netflix drama, but real. Then we shift into dad mode. We get honest about postpartum depression for dads, the identity crisis that hits after having kids, and why therapy isn’t just for couples in crisis. We also sneak in some we...

In this episode of Two Dads in Tech, we dive into some of the biggest conversations happening in B2B SaaS, sales tech, and AI. LinkedIn just removed Seamless AI and Apollo.io from its platform—what does this mean for data providers, and is your company at risk? We break down the controversy and what it signals for the future of LinkedIn’s policies. We also explore Vibe Coding, the fast-growing tre...

Two dads. Two mics. Way too many hot takes. Welcome to Two Dads in Tech, the podcast where we say the things most LinkedIn influencers are too scared to post. 🚀 In this episode, we tackle: 💰 How to make money online (without selling your soul to a get-rich-quick course). Whether it’s launching a newsletter, ghostwriting for execs, or flipping stuff from Facebook Marketplace—there are real ways t...

In this episode, we break down the biggest debates in dad life and tech, including: But first, check out our sponsor, Fathom, the best call recorder ever: https://2ly.link/24uFH 🐶 Are dogs secretly more expensive than kids? Daniel’s dog had a vet bill that cost more than his last vacation. Troy’s dog almost lost a leg thanks to a spider. Do we still love our dogs the same way after having kids? (...

In this episode, Troy and Daniel dive into the chaos of parenting, business ideas, and deep (but hilarious) life debates. Ever wondered if you’ll poop yourself during a marathon? We tackle the hard-hitting questions first. Then, we shift gears into raising kids in 2025—what do you actually teach them at home? Math and coding? Nope. How to be decent humans? Absolutely. The dads also debate homescho...

In this jam-packed episode of Two Dads in Tech, Troy Munson and Daniel Berk take a deep dive into the wild world of startups, family life, and, of course, dad fashion. What’s Inside This Episode? Startup Life vs. Family Life: Can you really balance building a high-growth startup and being present for your family? Troy gets real about the impossible juggling act, Paul Graham’s infamous startup advi...

Welcome to another hilarious, insightful, and completely unfiltered episode of Two Dads in Tech! In this episode, Troy Munson and Daniel Berk sit down with the one, the only, the myth, the legend— Brian LaManna from Gong. And trust us, this guy isn’t just good at sales… rumor has it, he once debugged software by whispering “work” at the code. We kick things off by breaking down Brian’s sales caree...

Welcome to another chaotic, hilarious, and slightly sleep-deprived episode of Two Dads in Tech! This week, Troy Munson and Daniel Berk are back at it again—armed with dad jokes, hot takes on AI, and an in-depth analysis of just how many times you can wear pants before washing them. (Spoiler: It’s a lot.) Before we get into it, go try Superhuman, our sponsor on today's show. www.superhuman.com/twod...

Welcome to another episode of "Two Dads in Tech," the podcast where we discuss the topics everyone thinks about but rarely talks about. In this episode, hosts Troy Munson and Daniel Burke are joined by the legendary Kevin "KD" Dorsey, CRO at Finally and renowned sales leader with over a decade of experience building high-performing teams and driving growth. Key Takeaways: SDR vs. AE: The Ultimate...