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/