Jessica Reid Sliwerski
Driven by the belief that every child can learn to read, Jessica co-founded Ignite Reading to deliver that instruction at scale, specializing in high-dosage, evidence-based tutoring. This proven instructional method,…
Kids change everything. The founders in this section know that. They’re building companies focused on children. Education products. Toys. Children’s health. Parenting tools. Childcare solutions. Everything that helps kids grow up well and helps parents not lose their minds in the process.
These interviews cover the full spectrum of children-focused business. EdTech for young learners. Children’s media. Baby products. Youth sports. Family services. The kind of companies that exist because someone looked at how things worked for kids and said, “We can do better.”
Building for children comes with unique challenges. Safety standards are non-negotiable. Parents are the buyers but kids are the users. Attention spans are short. And the stakes feel higher because, well, they are. The founders here navigate all of that with creativity and care.
You’ll find insights on product development for young users, marketing to parents, child safety compliance, and the challenge of building something that’s both educational and fun. Because kids can smell a lecture disguised as a game from a mile away. If you’re building for children or families, these founders understand your world.
Driven by the belief that every child can learn to read, Jessica co-founded Ignite Reading to deliver that instruction at scale, specializing in high-dosage, evidence-based tutoring. This proven instructional method,…
Eran Zimrin, President of ELI – the Israel Association for Child Protection, carries forward a powerful legacy of hope and healing. After successful careers in textile manufacturing and insurance, he…
Julia McConnell leads the Family Creations team as its founder and CEO. After working in the egg donation and surrogacy industry for several years, she was inspired to create the…
Dana Obleman is the founder and CEO of Sleep Sense Publishing Inc., an education and training company dedicated to helping parents teach healthy sleep habits to their children. After becoming…
Jill Koziol is the co-founder and CEO of Motherly, a wellbeing destination empowering mothers to thrive with expert content, innovative product solutions, and supportive community. Motherly engages an audience of…
Jan is a dedicated philanthropist, passionate entrepreneur, and successful businesswoman. Along with her husband Tim, she operated and developed Golden Foods/Golden Brands for 20 years and built the brand into…
Erik is the founder of Red Orka, a circular baby clothing company. with its mission to save energy and resources. Where did the idea for Red Orka come from? My…
Megan Preston Meyer is an author, speaker, and communications expert. She’s the creator of the Supply Jane & Fifo Adventures and ‘Twas the Month Before Christmas: A Supply Chain Carol….
Dr. Robert Mendonsa, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon from Flower Mound, TX, left his private practice and moved to Kenya in 2008. He and his wife Julie founded Naomi’s Village Children’s…
Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Corrin Haskell moved Oakland, California in the mid-nineties to pursue a teaching career after graduating from the University of Washington. Currently, he has been…
Erin (Morgan) McConaghy began teaching movement-based development classes for children 0-6 years old in Tribeca’ over 15 years ago, creating curriculum and leading staff training. After receiving her AMS Montessori…
Mick Carr has a proven track record of driving start-up companies from concept, through to commercialisation and profit. He has delivered significant growth to global leading companies across a diverse…