‘Building MAXI: Navigating AI Innovation, Child Safety, and the Future of Learning’ with Aska Kuwabara

SEASON FIVE: This episode, I chat to Aska Kuwabara, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Axartoys.ai and Founder of Getitdonewith.AI.We chat about her amazing new AI powered soft toy, MAXI, that aims to educate children not just around the use of AI but in traditional academic subjects too - no screen, just fun. We talk about her journey as a tech entrepreneur, what MAXI can do as well as the parental controls and guardrails that have to be put in place when it comes to EdTech. We also talk about the UAE, its approach to AI education and the pros and cons.About Our Guest:Aska is a product builder, founder, and someone who’s constantly figuring things out on the go.With 20+ years of experience across product management, corporate strategy, and digital transformation, she has worked in industries such as finance, e-commerce, telecom, and now AI. She has led teams, shipped products, and driven change across Japan, Singapore, France, India, and the UAE - often as the only woman, the only Japanese, or the only one asking “why are we doing it this way?”Aska is Co-Founder of AxarToys.ai as well as Founder of GetItDoneWith.ai, a platform for non-techies to learn how to actually use AI - without the hype. MeetMAXI.ai – Pre-order and stay informed about MAXI’s progress. MAXI’s Kickstarter Preview PageGetItDoneWith.AI – For non-technical individuals and companies looking to grasp AI fundamentals without the overwhelm.The Silicon Tree – A founder-built local guide to startup growth — covering events, accelerators, and insider reports in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.