About
Sean Herman is the CEO and founder of Kinzoo Technologies, a family-tech company dedicated to creating safe, positive online experiences for children. As a father of two, Sean quickly discovered that there were no safe kids’ apps that offered the fun, connection and exploration of social media without the dark design patterns, data extraction and manipulative screen addiction. Big Tech’s apps depend on an advertising-driven business model, which generates revenue by extracting as much attention from users as possible, and he wanted something better for his children. So, he decided to build his own apps for children. His leadership at Kinzoo is rooted in a mission to give kids the best of the digital world without exposure to the worst of it. Sean is also a best-selling author and digital parenting advocate, offering practical, real-world advice and insights that help parents navigate the digital world with confidence.
Publications and thought leadership
Sean is an author, CEO and kids’ technology expert. His writing offers a balanced and non-alarmist approach to navigating the digital landscape with children.
Books
Articles
Television & Streaming
How we become addicted to social media, CTV News Vancouver
Tech expert says it's good kids can stay connected online during pandemic, but parents should keep an eye on activity, CTV News Saskatoon
Bridging Technology and Parenting with Sean Herman, Christopher Kai
Advancements with Ted Danson, Bloomberg TV
Podcasts
Featured guest: Safety is Sexy
Experience
With over a decade of experience in the technology industry, Sean has dedicated his career to creating innovative solutions that prioritize user safety and privacy. He founded Kinzoo Technologies to address the growing need for kid-safe digital platforms. As a CFA Charterholder, Sean is uniquely qualified to analyze the future of technology from both a consumer and a company perspective.
Founder of Kinzoo Technologies
A top-rated kids’ messenger with over 1 million downloads, available on iOS Android and Amazon devices.
Guest child safety expert
On panels in conversation with the Trust & Safety Professional Association, KidSafe, Stanford Internet Observatory and trust and safety leaders from across North America.
Training and Certifications
MIT Professional Education No Code AI and Machine Learning certification
CFA Charter holder
Bachelor of Management
Expertise
Sean is passionate about helping parents make informed decisions about their children’s tech use and advocates for sustainable business models that don’t rely on monetizing personal data. He has expertise in:
Actionable tips and insights that help parents navigate technology in the real world, without judgment.
Transparent, COPPA- and GDPR-K-compliant technology design that respects kids’ and families’ right to digital privacy.
Safe social connection for kids and families without the dark patterns associated with screen addiction and mental health issues
Financial modeling of new monetization structures for ethical, non-advertising-based consumer app businesses that protect user privacy.
Zero-to-one and forward-thinking leadership for building sustainable companies around a mission and vision.