Paul Sullivan | The Company of Dads

Описание: Paul Sullivan, Founder of The Company of Dads and longtime former New York Times columnist, shares how a personal decision inside his own family led to a broader mission: redefining what modern fatherhood looks like at home and at work.

When Paul’s wife launched her own asset management firm in 2013, he stepped into the role of “lead dad” — the go-to parent managing the mental load, logistics, and day-to-day responsibilities of raising their three daughters. What began as a quiet, almost “undercover” shift evolved into a national platform serving millions of fathers navigating similar transitions.

We explore:
✅ Why COVID became the catalyst that moved him from “undercover lead dad” to founder
✅ The data behind the 25 million lead dads in America — and why they’ve been largely overlooked
✅ How workplace culture still discourages fathers from taking leave or stepping fully into caregiving
✅ Lessons from leaving a high-profile career at The New York Times to build something from scratch
✅ The painful (and expensive) early founder mistakes that reshaped his approach to growth
✅ Why supporting fathers isn’t just about dads — it’s about equity for working moms and healthier companies

Paul’s story is a powerful reminder that cultural change doesn’t start with policy — it starts with visibility. By giving fathers language, community, and credibility, he’s helping reshape the future of work and family in real time.

👉 Learn more about The Company of Dads: https://thecompanyofdads.com

👉 Connect with Paul on LinkedIn:   / sullivanpaulj  

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I’m a Fractional CMO who helps FamTech companies position their brand, sharpen their messaging, create marketing strategies that drive growth, and oversee execution to make sure those plans turn into results.

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