Norders Podcast: The founding story to empower kids and teens online w/ Kieran Donovan (4K)

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/ More about Norders, the leading Nordic Demand Agency for hungry B2B startups, can be found at https://www.norders.agency/demand/ Connect with your host and Norders CEO Joonas at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joonask/