The founding story to empower and keep kids and teens safe online w/ Kieran Donovan
Meet Kieran Donovan, the multi-time Privacy Lawyer of the Year who's flipping the script on how we protect young people online.
As Founder and CEO of k-ID (named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer), Kieran shares why banning kids from the internet isn't the answer - empowering them is. In this episode, Kieran breaks down how k-ID is tackling one of tech's biggest challenges: making online experiences safe and age-appropriate for kids globally.
From his journey as a screenwriter-turned-lawyer-turned-founder to building a startup that's half engineers, half lawyers, Kieran reveals how regulatory complexity sparked an innovative solution.
The conversation dives deep into:
⚡️ Why "parental controls" is a banned phrase at k-ID (hint: it's about family connection, not restriction)
⚡️ How game developers are rethinking inclusive design from first principles
⚡️ The wild reality of navigating online safety laws across 170+ countries
⚡️ Why the future of kid-safe gaming isn't about what children can't do - it's about empowering what they can
Whether you're building products for young users or just interested in how regulatory tech is evolving, this episode shows how mission-driven innovation can create both impact and growth.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-donovan-06399819/
Company: https://www.k-id.com/
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Connect with your host and Norders CEO Joonas at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joonask/