Parents Making Profits

"#10 entrepreneurship podcast", Feedspot

Welcome to the world's #1 podcast for parents who are entrepreneurs!

James Oliver, Jr., Managing Partner of Kabila Ventures, 3X founder, husband to an amazing wife, co-founder of the world's cutest twins, and Techstars and gener8tor alum, brings you topics, guests, and advice to help you be the best parent and entrepreneur you can be.

Recent Episodes

March 14, 2025

What to say when an investor says, “Tell me about yourself"

In this episode,  James loops in his friends Anastasia Simon, who is the Managing Director of the Techtars WaterTech and sustainability accelerator, and Mina River, founder of AuDHD.  Learn more and donate to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund.  Connect with...
March 11, 2025

Paying for founder mental therapy: Announcing the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund

In this episode, James talks about the importance of supporting founder mental wellness and announces his new Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund.  He also loops in his friend, Peachi Williams, founder of the Freshman Fun Box, to share her thoughts about the...
Feb. 10, 2025

When is having a chip on your shoulder a bad thing as an entrepreneur?

In this episode, James talks about when it's a problem to have a chip on your shoulder. James leans on the thoughts of VC, Mike Troiano, Kim Jolasun, founder of Villie, and VC Mark Suster.  Here's the link to hilarious Tyrone, the Managing Director of the Startech decelerator program that...
Nov. 18, 2024

3 things I love about Bluesky and how to find your Twitter friends there

In this episode,  James talks about his experience with Bluesky and how to connect with your Twitter friends on Bluesky. If you're on the fence about joining Bluesky, this episode should help you.  Check out Kawamata Ryo, the creator of the Sky Follower Bridge Chrome Extension.  And follow...
Oct. 31, 2024

How to create mental wellness as a founder, with Shahab Kaviani from Founder Well

In this episode, James talks with Shahab Kaviani, of Founder Well, about what founders can do to create mental wellness.  Shahab is graciously offering the first three listeners a free 3-month pass on the Founder Well platform (a $1,500 gift!). To take advantage of this...
Oct. 15, 2024

Every day it's just you vs. you: How to get out of your own way and go be great!

In this episode,  James inspires you to get out of your own head and get to work being great! James reached out to his friends, Damon Brown of , and Peachi Williams, founder of  to get their takes on the subject.  Connect with James...