Magnify Ventures

In a fast-paced world where the pursuit of perfection is often glorified, teens are increasingly facing the consequences of “grind culture.” According to?Common Sense Media’s new report, 81% of U.S. teens experience pressure in multiple areas—achievement, appearance, and future planning—driven largely by social media. Over a quarter (27%) of teens are actively struggling with burnout, reflecting the intense emotional toll of constantly striving for success. Read the full report:?https://lnkd.in/g2QkBVgu Our Magnify Ventures team is supporting innovative solutions that address these pressures and empower youth to thrive in a balanced, healthy way. We’re proud investors in?Common Sense Privacy, a spin-out from?Common Sense Media, helping companies comply with shifting privacy regulations to better protect kids online, as well as pioneering kid-safe browser Angel Kids AI and near-peer mentoring platform Appa Health. Daphne Li,?Warren Packard,?AI Fund,?Magnify Ventures Julie Wroblewski,?Pam Kostka, Robert Miller Tim Estes ?#CareEconomy #FamTech #FutureofFamilies #ParentTech

If you are an operator/founder attempting to monitor and stay compliant with constantly shifting privacy regulations, Daphne Li and the team at Common Sense Privacy are poised to help. Smart for leading edtech investors like Reach Capital to spotlight for your founders. If you're an investor with portfolio companies serving vulnerable populations including children or older adults, would love to help connect.

We're excited to see industry leaders like Tim Estes bringing their expertise to the Care Economy with AI solutions. At Angel Kids AI, Tim and his seasoned team are dedicated to easing the challenges of "digital parenting" and protecting vulnerable online users. At Magnify Ventures, we're leveraging our experience in media tech innovation to support this mission. We're thrilled to welcome Stephen Youngwood as an advisor and look forward to collaborating with wellness and safety experts like Alok Kanojia MD MPH, Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, and Chris McKenna. For more details, check out the press release: https://lnkd.in/gUShNB6D #AI #DigitalWellness #OnlineSafety #AngelKidsAI #TechForGood #CareEconomy Joanna Drake Julie Wroblewski Pam Kostka Marie Drez Haley Lyons

We believe that investing in technology in the Care Economy is not only exciting from a financial returns perspective, but also essential for addressing the future needs of our society. Excited to share the success of Magnify Ventures’ first The Care Summit! Dive into the highlights and insights that are shaping the future of family tech and care economy. https://lnkd.in/gTs9hR8B #CareEconomy #CareSummit #FamilyTech #MagnifyVentures?Pam Kostka, Julie Wroblewski, Joanna Drake, Alexandra Mysoor, Avni Patel Thompson, Daphne Li, Douglas Wenners, Mahima Chawla, Maria Thomas, Robert Miller, Shadiah Sigala, Wendy Johansson

We were blown away by the response to our first Care Summit to gather founders, investors, and partners in the Care Economy! We co-hosted 250+ attendees for a day of idea sharing and collaboration. Discussions ranged from how AI will reshape parenting to engaging payers in care to the future of age tech. We’re more convinced than ever that founders with big ideas + technology are reshaping the future of care in the US. Our portfolio partners Alix, Grouper, Kinside, MiSalud Health, Milo, Common Sense Privacy, Papa, Appa Health,Sunday Health, and Cocoon all shared insights and inspiration. Thank you to Pam Kostka for making it all happen and to our co-producers who helped us organize and to our lead sponsors Pivotal Ventures and J.P. Morgan Samantha Saperstein and Sarah Hippert.

We had an insightful session on how AI is transforming care: "Families and the Future: What AI Makes Possible." The discussion focused on how AI is changing the math, market, and solutions in the care industry. Avni Patel Thompson of Milo said "AI makes possible what I have had in my head for 5 years. It enables me to do something that was never possible before, building support dynamically and effectively." Thank you Warren Packard of AI Fund and John Spinale of JAZZ Venture Partners for helping us explore the groundbreaking ways AI is reshaping care for families and the future. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gm4eEnaJ

The future of care innovation is coming to San Francisco on Thursday. Check out the incredible change makers featured on our stage this week: ?? Helen Adeosun of CareAcademy ?? Chris Bennett of Wonderschool ?? Cat Canada of Bobbie ?? Mahima Chawla of Cocoon ?? Julia Cohen Sebastien of Grayce ?? Rebecca Egger of Little Otter ?? Michael Jones of Wellthy ?? Lindsay Jurist-Rosner of Wellthy ?? Daphne Li of Common Sense Privacy ?? Sheila Lirio Marcelo of Ohai.ai ?? Jessica McGlory of Guaranteed ?? Alexandra Mysoor of Alix ?? Avni Patel Thompson of Milo ?? Lynn Perkins of UrbanSitter ?? Shadiah Sigala of Kinside ?? Joanna Strober of Midi Health ?? Douglas Wenners of Grouper

You won’t want to miss this! Join us for a virtual fireside chat with Melinda French Gates Founder of Pivotal Ventures, Mahima Chawla, CEO and Founder of Cocoon, and Julie Wroblewski Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Magnify Ventures discussing "Opportunity and Innovation in the Care Economy." They’ll explore how the $648B Care Economy is evolving and the pivotal roles of technology, innovation, and public policy in shaping the future of caregiving. Check out the agenda to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXGbr4WV ?#careeconomy #caresummit

Join us for a deep dive into “Research and Community in the Care Economy.” Discover the latest research on market opportunities and explore how founders, investors, and thought leaders are building a thriving innovation ecosystem. You’ll hear from Joseph Fuller of Harvard Business School, Isabelle Hau of Stanford Accelerator for Learning, Emily Oster of ParentData, and Matt Taylor of The Holding Co. in conversation with Anna Steffeney of FamTech.org. Check out the agenda to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXGbr4WV #agetech #aging #caretech #aginginnovation #familyfintech #careeconomy #famtech #carecrisis #femtech #caregivers #healthtech #caresummit #parenttech #eldercare #wellnesstech #healthcareinnovation #innovation #longevity #maternalhealth #mentalhealth #openAI #parenting #technologyinnovation #womenshealth #worklifebalance #worklifereimagined

Join us for an expert-led discussion on the incredible value-creation opportunities at the nexus of government programs, policy, and innovation. We'll delve into initiatives like the GUIDE Model and CHIPS Act, examining their impact on our future. You'll hear from Rita Choula, AARP Public Policy Institute, Lauren Birchfield Kennedy, Neighborhood Villages, Jennifer Olsen, Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers and Jason Resendez, National Alliance for Caregiving. Don't miss this session discussing payer engagement, funding, and models in the care economy. Mark your calendars and join the conversation on how technology and policy intersect to create meaningful change. Check out the agenda to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXGbr4WV #agetech #aging #caretech #aginginnovation #familyfintech #careeconomy #famtech #carecrisis #femtech #caregivers #healthtech #caresummit #parenttech #eldercare #wellnesstech #healthcareinnovation #innovation #longevity #maternalhealth #mentalhealth #openAI #parenting #technologyinnovation #womenshealth #worklifebalance #worklifereimagined