Tykoon
The platform introduces the concepts of earning, saving, giving and spending so families can build a money smart world, one kid at a time.
- Stage Prototype Ready
- Industry Internet / Web Services
- Location New York City, NY, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded April 2012
- Employees 25
- Website tykoon.com
Company Summary
Based in New York City and founded in 2011, Tykoon is a fun online kid rewardbank and parenting tool (Web & iOS). It turns chores and tasks into an engaging virtual experience that helps kids learn about money through real life experiences.
Team
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Mark BruinoogeCo-Founder / CEO
Father to 2 sons and has been inspired by that experience to help kids and families improve their lives through innovative digital platforms. Mark has broad experience in launching start-ups and developing new concepts in the digital interactive, payments and consumer markets and is a former Bank of America Executive.
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Doug LebdaCo-Founder / Chairman
Inspired to start Tykoon by seeing daughter’s passion for earning virtual rewards. Doug is also the founder, CEO and Chairman of LendingTree.com and former President & COO of IAC.
Advisors
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Goodwin ProctorLawyerUnconfirmedWilliams MckinzieAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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RREUnconfirmedChamath PalihapitiyaUnconfirmedRick ThompsonUnconfirmed
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