Hellosaurus
Interactive video platform for kids
Y CombinatorSummer 2020AcquiredConsumerContentEducationEntertainmentKids
What they do
Problem
Kids' screen time is often passive, limiting opportunities for play-based learning and active engagement.
Solution
An interactive video platform and creator tools that let kids play through participatory stories instead of just watching.
Who it's for
Families with young children and kids content creators who produce interactive programming.
Founders
James Ruben
Founder
- Founder, CEO at Hellosaurus, an interactive media platform for kids media. - Former Director of Product at HQ Trivia, leading all product development and management as well as data science and customer support teams. - Former Product Manager at Google. - Harvard Alum. - Forbes 30 Under 30 2019.
Company timeline
- Founded2020
- YC batchSummer 2020
- StatusAcquired
- Team size25 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA
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