Tin Can
Seattle, US · 7 known investors
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Tin Can makes a Wi-Fi landline phone for children that allows voice calls only to a parent-approved contact list, blocking strangers, robocalls, and scammers. The device has no apps, texting, or games, is managed through a companion mobile app, and offers a free Tin Can-to-Tin Can calling plan plus a paid subscription for calling regular phone numbers.
Founders & leadership
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Chet KittlesoninFounderChet Kittleson is the founder of Tin Can, a Wi-Fi landline phone designed for children that enables voice calls to parent-approved contacts while blocking unknown callers and scams. He previously observed concerns around early smartphone adoption in childhood and developed the device to offer kids communication independence without internet access.
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Max BlumeninFounder
Investors · 7
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Tin Can do?
- Tin Can makes a Wi-Fi landline phone for children that allows voice calls only to a parent-approved contact list, blocking strangers, robocalls, and scammers. The device has no apps, texting, or games, is managed through a companion mobile app, and offers a free Tin Can-to-Tin Can calling plan plus a paid subscription for calling regular phone numbers.
- Who founded Tin Can?
- Tin Can was founded by Graeme, Chet Kittleson, Max Blumen.
- Who are Tin Can's investors?
- Tin Can's investors include Data Tech, Greylock Partners, Imaginary Venture Capital, Newfund Capital, Tunitas Ventures, Mother Ventures, Pioneer Square Labs.
- Where is Tin Can headquartered?
- Tin Can is headquartered in Seattle, US.