David, the Death & Co Dad

In this episode of the Rise & Dad Podcast, host Kevin Del Ro talks with David Kaplan — founder of Death & Co., hospitality leader, and dad to six-year-old Aria. David opens up about blending leadership and parenting, the power of bringing kids into your work life, how therapy strengthened his marriage and fathering, and practical ways he stays present for his daughter even while running a growing company.

In this episode David shares:

✅ How leading a company informed his parenting (and vice versa)

✅ Why therapy and better communication transformed his relationship with his wife ✅ Practical tips for showing up fully (commit to the bit, involve your kids)

✅ The joy of one-on-one time and small rituals (daddy-daughter adventures, espresso mornings)

✅ Honest struggles: travel, burnout, and the daily challenge of being present If this episode helped you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE — and share with another dad who’s trying to be more intentional.