In the third episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Kieran Innes, CEO of Tootoot. Kieran shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a council estate to co-founding Tootoot, apioneering platform that provides children with a safe, anonymous way to report bullying and safeguarding issues.
He discusses the development of Tootoot from a university project to a tool used globally in over 500 schools, impacting over half a million children. Kieran shares the importance of giving children a voice, the challenges of gaining schooladoption, and tips for those looking to make a social impact in their communities.
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Did you know:
· About 24% of school pupils reported being frequently bullied and about 6% admitted to frequently bullying others
· Pupils with special educational needs or disabilities, or in receipt of free school meals, were significantly more likely to be bullied.
Key resource:
Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode &transcript:
(00:57) Introduction and Guest Welcome
(01:24) Kieran's Early Inspiration
(02:02) Journey to Tootoot
(03:08) Building the First MVP
(04:38) Challenges and Obstacles
(07:33) Impact and Success Stories
(09:34) Understanding the Market
(11:28) Future Developments
(13:26) Signature Questions
(18:04) Closing Remarks
Listen to the episode and read the transcript onwww.meetthemancunian.co.uk
