Safe k-IDs, Happy Parents: Kieran Donovan with Chris Bergman

Venture Everywhere

Episode 42 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Chris Bergman, Partner of The Fund Midwest, as part of Everywhere Ventures, and founder and CEO of Gylee Games, a company that makes premium games for PC and console. He chats with Kieran Donovan, co-founder and CEO of k-ID, a global compliance engine ensuring the safety and privacy of kids and teens online, providing age-appropriate and market-specific feature access in over 200 markets worldwide. Kieran shares his journey from law to entrepreneurship and how k-ID’s innovative solutions are shaping the future of digital safety, providing a safe and rewarding environment for children.

In this episode, you will hear:

• k-ID’s integration of regulatory requirements into games without compromising user experience.
• Empowering parents with informed decision-making tools, not restrictions.
• The complexities of designing online platforms for youth across different regions.
• Localizing features like chat functions and AI interactions to meet varied regulatory standards.
• The startup community's supportive 'rising tides' attitude and network-building strategies.
• Benefits of recognizing and accommodating youth audiences on online platforms.

Learn more about Chris Bergman | Everywhere Ventures | The Fund Midwest | Gylee Games

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismbergman/

Websites: https://everywhere.vc/ | https://www.thefund.vc/ | https://gyleegames.com/

Learn more about Kieran Donovan | k-ID

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-donovan-06399819/

Website: https://www.k-id.com/