Founders And Funders

When Alex Klein's cousin asked for a computer kit "as simple and fun as Lego," Klein responded with a product that is changing the face of computing. Subscribe to Founders and Funders on iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google Play, iHeartRADIO, and Android Podcast Players. Episode Summary Some major innovations take shape in boardrooms. Others are cultivated through run-of-the-mill conversations at home. Alex Klein's opportunity to make a dent arose when his 6-year-old cousin began talking about building a computer from scratch, and challenged his older relative to help make it happen. Unable to find a kid-friendly computer kit on the market, Klein assembled a team of developers to create one. In 2013, the team launched their new product, Kano, via a Kickstarter campaign. Their goal was to raise a relatively modest $100,000 in 30 days. However, within just 16 hours, Klein and his team had reached their target. The campaign went viral, closing with a record-setting $1.5 million from backers in 86 different countr