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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 37 MIN

Can AI Give Our Kids Emotionally Intelligent Friends? w/ Peter Fitzpatrick of Fawn Friends

from Ready, Set, Startup! - Strategies from Founders, Funders, and Beyond · host Brandon Reed

Can a robot become your child’s best friend? Peter Fitzpatrick thinks so. In this episode, Peter, co-founder of Fawn Friends, shares the personal story that led him to build emotionally intelligent AI companions for kids. From pool party hustles in grade school to raising millions in venture capital, Peter opens up about the emotional challenges of leadership, the power of character-driven products, and why putting truth first might be the most underrated startup strategy. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re crazy to dream this big, this one’s for you. --- Episode Resources Stay up to date with what Peter and his team are building (https://www.fawnfriends.com) Learn more about Vernon Howard (https://www.anewlife.org)

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