k-ID is a first-of-its-kind global compliance engine that makes it easy for game developers and parents to ensure the safety and privacy of kids and teens online, providing age-appropriate and market-specific feature access in more than 200 markets around the world.


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Welcome to Erich Bao who will be joining us as k-ID’s Business Development Director, NORAM!

Erich brings nearly a decade of experience building and advising tech startups on GTM, Partnerships and Growth. Previous to k-ID, Erich was the Founder and CEO of GGLeagues, the leading esports league management platform that empowered players of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds to compete in organized esports competitions. GGLeagues utilized this platform to organize esports competitions for 500 cities and 250 universities across the US.

At k-ID Erich will be focused on driving growth through building customer and strategic relationships, sales enablement, and developing the youth and family experience for the platform. 

We’re super excited to have Erich with us. Welcome aboard Erich!!🚀🥳

Excited to welcome Tiffany Friedel as k-ID's new Head of Talent Acquisition. Tiffany will collaborate with our founders and hiring managers to identify and hire the best kindred-spirited talent and build out our talent acquisition function.

With 15 years of global talent acquisition experience in the technology, film, and gaming industries, Tiffany is a data and people-oriented leader. She began her career as a Technical Recruiter in the film and gaming sector before transitioning to tech, where she has worked for the past nine years. Tiffany has held roles at Electronic Arts, Lucasfilm, Google, and most recently led a team at Meta, focusing on executive hiring for Engineering, Go-To-Market, Design, and Product functions. Her expertise in leading teams across regions has fostered a diverse and inclusive culture, enabling everyone to thrive.

We are thrilled to have you on board, Tiffany! Looking forward to an exciting journey together! 🚀✨

🌟 k-ID is honored and humbled to announce that we’ve been selected as a distinguished Technology Pioneer within the World Economic Forum's Innovator Communities 2024. k-ID will engage in the Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Global Coalition for Digital Safety. 

Each year, WEF identifies 100 companies that are at the forefront of developing and deploying new technologies. These pioneers collaborate with society's foremost political, business, and cultural leaders to tackle the most pressing issues facing people and our planet. As part of the 2024 cohort, our CEO, Kieran Donovan, will engage in the Toolkit for Digital Safety Design Interventions & Innovations sub-community workstream, contributing k-ID’s expertise in youth-centered privacy law and online trust and safety. 

Read more about this year’s cohort here: wef.ch/techpioneers24 and follow us on LinkedIn and on X @k_idofficial to keep up to date with our journey towards keeping kids and teens safe while they play, learn, and grow up online!

Special thanks to Timothy M., Jeff Wu, Julian Corbett and the whole k-ID team for helping support this incredible achievement. 

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Join us in person this week at the VGBA Summit at Loyola Law School! Meet k-ID’s very own Joe Newman, who will be a speaking on the “AI & Ethics – Enter the Robo-Lawyers?” panel.

This panel of practitioners and ethics experts will discuss the practical and ethical pitfalls associated with using AI in the legal profession and how practitioners can craft a reasonable and ethical AI policy for their organizations.

Joe will also be participating throughout the summit, answering questions about the future of privacy compliance in games. We're looking forward to connecting with partners, clients, and friends, new and old, who are passionate about improving the online experience for kids and teens. See you there!

#kID #cybersafety #responsibletech #digitalprotection #onlinesafety #internetsafety #kidentify

A warm k-ID welcome to Kay Vasey, who is joining as our new Head of Youth and Family! 

Kay has been at the forefront of creating immersive experiences that promote climate, cultural, and digital literacy among youth and communities online. Her track record includes founding MeshMinds, which has collaborated with companies like UNEP, UNESCO, Meta, and Apple to drive creative tech campaigns across the Asia-Pacific region.

In 2023, Kay led the launch of 'Sky Farm Island' on Roblox, the first vertical farming game in the Learn & Explore category, encouraging children to engage with sustainable practices. She also spearheaded 'Aquasia,' a VR metaworld that explores the ocean as a new frontier for human habitats in response to rising sea levels.

At k-ID, Kay will lead our initiatives to enhance the youth and family experience on our platform. She has already initiated discussions with potential partners and is accelerating research projects to better understand how kids, teens, and parents interact with k-ID and technology as a whole. Her insights will be pivotal in shaping our product design and strategy, ensuring that k-ID remains a daily part of how parents and youth connect and learn.

#kID #NewHire #YouthEngagement #FamilyFirst #DigitalLiteracy #TechForGood  #OnlineSafety #SafetyByDesign #WelcomeAboard #kidentify

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Co-Founder & CEO

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Co-Founder and CEO

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Julian Corbett

Aakash Mandhar

Timothy Ma

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k-ID is transforming the way kids and teens access age-appropriate game experiences and helping developers comply with complex global regulations with a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive suite of tools that make online game platforms safer, better, faster, and more empowering for young players.

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k-ID: Instant Sign-On Solution Company Raises $45 Million

k-ID raises $45M to make online games safer and more private for all

Digital youth safety startup k-ID raises $45M to help developers comply with age regulations

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k-ID Raises $45 Million In Quest For Child Safety In Gaming

k-ID wins $45M to help game devs speedrun the child safety compliance puzzle

Deals in brief: a16z and Lightspeed co-lead Series A investment in k-ID, Pawprints Group secures extension to seed round, Earth VC invests in Orbillion Bio, and more

A suite of Universal APIs designed to adapt game elements for compliance with global regulations.

A database offering insights into privacy and safety regulations affecting kids and teens, aiding in compliance management.

A platform for parents to manage and discover games, adapting consent and verification flows according to local norms.

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Kidentify Pte. Ltd. operates a suite of products and services, including www.k-id.com, the Global Compliance Database, Global Compliance Engine, the k-ID Family Portal, and the k-ID Developer Portal. The company specializes in age verification, identity verification, and parental control solutions for the video game industry, ensuring compliance with regulations such as COPPA and facilitating age-appropriate gaming experiences.

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