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About Us

Technology Built for Kids

Our vision is a world where technology is in service
of a child's well-being.
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Our Mission

To use AI to make the internet safe for kids.

Our Values

Our company values the curiosity and innocence of children, fosters a culture of discovery and unity, inspires courage when facing challenges, and remains steadfastly principled in all our endeavors.

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Child
First

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Child
First

We prioritize the needs and experiences of children in all our innovations. 

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Discovery with Purpose

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Discovery with
Purpose

We nurture our own curiosity and approach technology as a tool to be used wisely and ethically for the greater good.

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Impact Through Unity

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Impact Through
Unity

We believe in learning together and fostering a culture where everyone holds the power to make a difference. 

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Courage to Overcome

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Courage to
Overcome

We will never give up striving to deliver the best and most trusted platform of learning for your family. 

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Principled at Our Core

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Principled at
Our Core

We are steadfast in our commitment to honest, ethical, and transparent actions. 

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Our Philosophy

At Angel AI, we envision technology, used in moderation, as a nurturing companion that complements growth and development for our children. Our kids are not commodities and we vow never to sell their data to the highest bidder.

Together with our community of parents, children, and child experts, our goal is to make the digital world a safer, more engaging place to Imagine Better.

Meet Our Leadership Team

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Maria Fernanda Bonesso

Founder & CEO

Maria Fernanda Bonesso

Founder & Ceo

Maria Fernanda is a pioneering executive in Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing, known for founding and leading Digital Reasoning, a leader in unstructured data analytics. His technology became the standard for AI in communications data across the financial sector and supported key defense, healthcare, and law enforcement efforts. After merging Digital Reasoning with Smarsh in 2020, Estes transitioned to angel investing and advisory roles. He is now the CEO and Founder of Angel Kids AI. 

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Randi Schochet

Co-Founder &
CMO

Randi Schochet

Founder & CMO

Randi Schochet is a seasoned business executive with extensive experience leading marketing for Fortune 100 and high-growth tech companies. Randi has held CMO roles at fintech and AI companies, where she developed marketing strategies that fueled substantial revenue growth and market positioning. Her expertise in leveraging marketing and multichannel strategies makes her a valuable leader for the Angel Kids team.

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Josh Thurman

Co-Founder &
COO

Josh Thurman

Founder & COO

Before becoming an entrepreneur, Josh served as a highly decorated Navy SEAL Officer, leading successful counterterrorism and hostage rescue missions across eleven deployments. With over a dozen combat awards, Josh transitioned to the tech industry in 2023, co-founding Angel AI to protect and prioritize the wellbeing of children in the digital age. 

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Brian Broll

Co-Founder &
Head of Technology

Brian Broll

Founder &
Head of Technology

Brian Broll completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University in 2018 and a residency at Microsoft Research. His research focused primarily on Model-Integrated Computing (MIC), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), and Computer Science Education. A central theme in his work is empowering people through technology to achieve what was previously intractable or inaccessible. Drawing on this experience, he is now leading Angel's technology department where they are developing technology to empower and support children and families.
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Brooke Istook

Head of
Impact

Brooke Istook

Head of Impact

Brooke is a social impact executive, digital safety expert and consultant with over 20 years experience across non-profit, technology and consulting sectors. She has spent over a decade building technology solutions, research and education programs to create a safer internet for children.  

Our Investors

 

 

Advisory Board

Dr. Alok Kanojia

President + Co-Founder
Healthy Gamer

Dr.K is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in modern mental health for the digital generation. He is the President and Cofounder of Healthy Gamer, a mental health platform that provides content, expert wellness coaching, and community to young people all over the world.

Chris McKenna

Founder
Protect Young Eyes

Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes and Executive Director of the PYE Foundation, is a leading advocate for digital safety. His efforts, including influential testimony before the US Senate and co-authoring the Child Device Protection Bill, have led to significant legislative movement. Chris also advises global tech companies, has spoken at the World Economic Forum, was featured in Childhood 2.0, while his organization educates parents and schools worldwide on digital safety.

Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov

Founder
DigitalParentingCoach.com

Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov is a California lawyer and Paris-based law professor with over 20 years of experience in digital safety, advising international organizations on public policy. She researches solutions to empower parents to guide children in the digital age, advocating for positive and educational digital experiences. She is an international speaker and expert—and holds trustee and advisory roles in several child safety organizations in the UK and US.

Stephen Youngwood

Advisor, Board Member + Venture Partner
Former CEO of Sesame Workshop

Steve Youngwood is a visionary global CEO, Board Member and Advisor with a proven track record of growing digital, brand, and content-driven businesses across media, education, consumer products, and live experiences. He is currently working with Start-ups, Venture Capital, and Private Equity to develop new businesses and grow existing ones. Most recently, Youngwood was the CEO and a Board Member of Sesame Workshop.