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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

I realized that what parents really need is a sense of community or 'village' to support them in childcare.

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The Number One Goal is Getting Started - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy

@ Y Combinator

The Number One Goal is Getting Started - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy

03/03/18

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Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

I realized that many parents are struggling with child care and that the caregivers deserve more recognition and opportunities.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

We are building a platform that connects parents with vetted caregivers for childcare, aiming to create a modern village for families.

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Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

The biggest problem I found was that parents were missing their village, which is essential for raising children, especially when juggling careers.

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

After my first startup failed, I started talking to parents to understand their biggest challenges, which led me to childcare.

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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

I founded Poppy to connect families with vetted childcare providers, aiming to create a modern village for parents.

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

I hypothesized that a village could be created through technology, using a vetting mechanism and matching algorithm for caregivers.

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Kim Kardashian

05/22/23

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

There's no manual for parenting, and everyone is doing their best. It's important to appreciate the support from friends and family during tough times.

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Adam Neumann

06/13/25

@ a16z

In a kibbutz, where children lived together from a young age, I learned the importance of community and how it shapes our understanding of togetherness.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

In child-rearing, I've become more relaxed, understanding that kids will be kids and it's important to let them explore their own paths.