"Storytelling, Safety and AI: Building the Next Generation of Learning" - with Sandra Falque

SEASON FIVE: In this episode of Talent First, I chat to Sandra Falque about her new innovative learning tool for kids, Jules Stories.Sandra shares the inspiration behind Jules, how she designed the product, and the learning goals at its core — creating an experience that supports children’s development while keeping storytelling at the heart of it.We explore the technology behind the platform, including the use of language models, the importance of guardrails and parental controls, and the decisions that go into building something safe and meaningful for young users.Our conversation also looks at the role of storytelling in early learning, how tools like Jules can sit alongside reading and play, and why accessible, thoughtful technology matters as more children grow up in an AI-enabled world.We also discuss the responsibility parents have when introducing AI tools, and the importance of helping children understand the difference between a learning tool and something more personal.A thoughtful and practical conversation for anyone thinking about children, technology and the future of learning.About Our Guest: Sandra is the founder of Jules Stories, a London-based startup building Jules, a screen-free learning device designed to spark children’s imagination and support learning through stories and play. Originally from Paris and now based in London, Sandra spent over a decade in digital consulting before turning to entrepreneurship after becoming a mother of three. Motivated by the challenge of balancing technology and childhood, she set out to build a new kind of educational device that helps families reduce screen time while nurturing curiosity, creativity, and responsible use of AI.