Kelly Johnson – Founder of Parker Time Potions
I would practice the ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’ theory and slow down to think more about the initial products we launched. Kelly Johnson is the founder of Parker…
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.
I would practice the ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’ theory and slow down to think more about the initial products we launched. Kelly Johnson is the founder of Parker…
[quote style=”boxed”]I try not to think of things that don’t go our way as “failures” because we’re just getting started and everything has been a learning experience.[/quote] Sydney Loew is…
Meet Sydney Loew – Founder and Chief Cuteness Officer of Poketti
[quote style=”boxed”]Do something. You can think and dream all you want, but do something about it. Don’t be the person watching Shark Tank and kicking yourself.[/quote] Michael McConnell is a…
[quote style=”boxed”]Perhaps we would dare to be bold right from the start. Sometimes it is easier to play it safe.[/quote] Kelly McConnell is a second generation co-owner of Prince Lionheart,…
[quote style=”boxed”]Invest in yourself. You have to keep your energy high, ideas flowing and optimism thriving.[/quote] Vivienne Van Eijkelenborg is the owner of the Difrax baby product company that offers…
[quote style=”boxed”]Ideas are dime a dozen. It’s very important to passionately understand and believe in the idea and have a very clear vision. This makes the execution easier![/quote] Amit Murumkar…
[quote style=”boxed”]I do what I believe in. After that most of it is a learning curve, but I am not afraid to make mistakes, ask for help and learn from…
[quote style=”boxed”]Make decisions quickly and adjust as you go. Even mistakes should be made quickly.[/quote] Keeki Pure & Simple is the creation of Natalie Bauss, a mom of two, who…
[quote style=”boxed”]I’d start much, much earlier. I didn’t join my first startup until I was 34, looking back I would have done it the day I graduated from college.[/quote] Rob…
[quote style=”boxed”]I get out there and talk with people. In the end, people are going to buy and use Athena’s Workshop, and I want to hear from them the good…
Meet Helen Levy-Myers – Founder and CEO of Athena’s Workshop
[quote style=”boxed”]Being open-minded is key and you should never discredit any person as they could be your biggest advocate. [/quote] Kelley Legler is a thirty one-year-old wife of Brian and…
[quote style=”boxed”]Lean In by Sheryl Sanders is a thought-provoking book that every woman in business should read then pass to their husband, partner, and boss.[/quote] Kelly Mistry is the owner and…