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.
Every experience is an opportunity to learn and improve one’s abilities.” Alise McGregor began her career as a trained nurse; however, her passions led her down an alternate path as…
Meet Alise McGregor – Founder of Little Newtons Educational Daycare
I trust and believe that people will do their best, work with integrity and perform well when given the opportunity to do so. Kim Walls is an activist for women,…
Believe in the power of your dreams. Julie (Freyermuth) Steines is a multiple award-winning children’s book author. She co-owns the publishing and education company, Polly Parker Press, with her mother,…
And to knock on old doors again! The door that previously would not open when you knocked may open at a later date. You never know what will happen if…
Meet Steve Robertson – CEO of Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs
Don’t be afraid to scrap a plan and move on. Samar Shaheryar is the Co-Founder of Baby Hero, a Hong-Kong based ethical children’s clothing company dedicated to reducing infant…
I love the opportunity to build a relationship with a customer… it’s these interactions where I receive great feedback about my products and where I have the opportunity to make…
Our ideas come from a solution-oriented thought process. We would like our actions, products, and ideas to be a solution to a problem or lack of information. Hindi Zeidman is…
Prioritizing and making a to-do list every week, sometimes even daily. And, not to forget, the workout routine makes me more efficient. Lisa Furuland is the creator of the DockATot…
I think every entrepreneur should have at least 2 or more books to refer to often – one for spirituality to feed the soul and the other for practical matters…
If you can, I recommend bootstrapping your business. We bootstrapped MemoryWeb and it has given us full control over the destiny and design of the product. I am thankful for…
Smile, say “please” and “thank you,” and listen to what people tell you.” Nick Vidinsky is the founder of Tales Untold Media, providing full-service podcasting solutions for organizations and individuals,…
Start what again? Nothing. Everything, good or bad, has led me to where I am today. Pebbles (yes, that is her real name) Weitekamp is the founder and owner of…