If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s actually possible to build a high-growth tech company while raising a family, this conversation will challenge everything you think you know.

Join us as we talk with Alina Vandenberghe, Co-founder and CEO of Chili Piper, about what it really looks like to lead at the highest level while raising four kids. From navigating the constant tension between ambition and presence to redefining what success actually means, Alina shares how motherhood didn’t slow her down, it reshaped how she leads, thinks, and builds for the long term.

We also get into the real, unfiltered side of this journey: the mental load, the guilt, the tradeoffs, and the unexpected advantages. From building a remote-first company culture that supports parents to raising independent thinkers at home, Alina breaks down how she’s intentionally designing both her company and her life around what actually matters.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(00:53) Quick look into Alina’s family and daily life

(02:59) Becoming visible online and building a public presence

(12:35) Bringing kids into work and business environments

(22:20) How motherhood shaped her CEO mindset

(25:24) Running a company and parenting as co-CEOs

(28:29) Navigating mom guilt and self-judgment

(32:47) Raising kids to think independently

(36:57) Rethinking parental leave and workplace flexibility

Connect with Mallory Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorylee/

Connect with Shannon Curran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-sweeny-curran/

Connect with Alina Vandenberghe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinav/

Check out Chili Piper: https://www.chilipiper.com/

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