Podcast Archive: Kid Everest

The sisters behind child safe crowdfunding

This episode was from my previous business Kids 2 Market recorded November 2020.

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Back in 2020, when their grade 5/6 teacher asked them "to create an idea that would change the world", Kayla, Keagan and Ashley felt what was missing was a safe way for kids to fund their business.

Existing crowdfunding platforms share private information so for these three sisters, that wasn't an option. In fact Kickstarter, a popular crowdfunding hub, clearly states in their Terms of Use “To sign up for an account, you need to be at least 18 years old, or old enough to form a binding contract where you live. If necessary, we may ask you for proof of age.” They simply weren't built with kids in mind.

That was the beginning of Kid Everest, the world's very first crowdfunding platform just for kids. Hoping to inspire more young entrepreneurs to follow their dreams these sisters aim to "build an empire"!

They offer some great insights for every young entrepreneur to help keep them motivated and are a great example of 'be the change you want to see in the world'. A really inspiring interview!

Kid Everest has some great information on their site for staying safe: https://kideverest.com/keeping-kids-safe-online/

Reposting the Kid Everest podcast is the beginning of a series I’m writing around digital marketing, online safety and young entrepreneurs.

Is it safe for children be using social media to promote their business? And are we considering the impact of data collection on their future lives? Important ideas to explore and consider as both educators and parents. Stay tuned.