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Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots556: Connecting Generations with KinsomeChad talks with Eben Pingree and Mike Gerbush, Co-Founders of Kinsome, about the struggles of family connection in the modern world and how they’re bringing generations together again.
They discuss the importance of having a close family unit, the difficulties families often face with having relatives being spread out state to state, and how Kinsome works to facilitate daily connections between loved ones no matter how far apart they may be.
Learn about they technology behind the idea, the lessons they learned from similar projects in the past and the challenges they face now wi...2025-01-0941 min
Founder Connect with Elizabeth O'Neill9. Elizabeth Connects with Eben PingreeIn this episode of Founder Connect, our guest is Eben Pingree, co-founder and CEO of Kinsome. Eben shares insights into his journey as a founder, the inspiration behind Kinsome, and the importance of strengthening intergenerational bonds. He reflects on the impact of his mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how it motivated him to create a platform to help families connect more deeply, even across distances.Eben also discusses broader startup lessons, including:The importance of choosing the right co-founder through alignment in values and visionHow to approach hiring early team members with a focu...2025-01-0839 min
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastSocial Isolation and Intergenerational Connections with Ageless Innovation, Kinsome, Perfect Pair, Hively and FrendiiThis episode focused on combating social isolation and promoting intergenerational connections.Ted Fisher from Ageless Innovation discussed reimagining classic board games like Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit for older adults, emphasizing intergenerational play.Eben Pingree introduced Kinsome, an AI-driven social journal for grandkids and grandparents to foster bonds.Madison Dominato highlighted Perfect Pair, a nonprofit connecting college students with older adults to combat loneliness.Angela Gu presented Hively, an online platform for retirees to find community and purpose.Martha Gamboa discussed Friendly, a social platform for women over 50 to build...2024-09-2351 min
Rediscovering Connection with Shelley Doyle#30 - Eben Pingree - Innovative App to Connect Children and GrandparentsEben Pingree is the CEO and co-founder of Kinsome, an innovative app designed to connect children and their grandparents, no matter the distance. Inspired by his own family's struggles with Alzheimer's, Eben reveals how Kinsome facilitates audio interactions to help grandparents get to know their grandchildren - and vice versa. This episode is ideal for parents of 6 - 11 year old's, who live away from their grandparents, and want them to build a relationship.About Eben Pingree:Eben has founded several companies in the Consumer Social space, while also serving in Product le...2024-09-2337 min
Startup DadThree Generations Under One Roof | Eben Pingree (father of 3, founder at Kinsome)Eben Pingree is a serial startup founder who is currently building the startup Kinsome -- a product focused on helping grandkids better connect with their grandparents. He has founded and sold multiple companies over the past 10 years. He's also a husband and the father of three kids. In today's conversation we discussed: * Growing up in the same house (or apartment) you were raised in* What it's like living in a multi-generational building with your parents and siblings* The importance of proximity of family* Eben's earliest memories of fatherhood* Building m...2024-03-1455 min
Startup DadThree Generations Under One Roof | Eben Pingree (father of 3, founder at Kinsome)Eben Pingree is a serial startup founder who is currently building the startup Kinsome -- a product focused on helping grandkids better connect with their grandparents. He has founded and sold multiple companies over the past 10 years. He's also a husband and the father of three kids. In today's conversation we discussed: * Growing up in the same house (or apartment) you were raised in* What it's like living in a multi-generational building with your parents and siblings* The importance of proximity of family* Eben's earliest memories of fatherhood* Building m...2024-03-1455 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: The Magic of Connection (episode 52)An app designed to open fun and meaningful communication between kids and grandparents? It won the Social Connection competition created by the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP at the June Longevity Venture Summit. From the collaborative, Amelia Hay joins Mary and Fred along with Eben Pingree, founder of the winning app Kinsome. Tune in to episode 52 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter.2023-06-2822 min