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Seattle Startup Tin Can Launches Tin Can Communities Program for Bulk Adoption of Kids’ Screenless Phones
Seattle startup Tin Can launched Tin Can Communities, a program allowing schools and neighborhoods to adopt their $100 screenless Wi-Fi-enabled kids' phone in bulk. The company, founded in 2024 and having raised $15.5 million, aims to delay smartphone adoption by enabling collective group use, supported by bulk pricing and onboarding.
Seattle Partners with Joon Care to Deliver Free Online Mental Health Therapy to 50 Youth with $50,000 City Funding
The city of Seattle is partnering with local healthcare startup Joon Care to provide free online mental health therapy to about 50 teens and young adults, funded by a $50,000 city allocation through the end of the year. Joon Care’s teletherapy has shown positive clinical outcomes, with significant recovery rates from anxiety and depression after four months of treatment.
Unpluq CEO Caroline Cadwell Introduces NFC Tag and App to Promote Mindful Smartphone Use
Caroline Cadwell, CEO of Unpluq, discusses how her startup helps users mindfully manage smartphone and app use by creating intentional barriers to curb addictive behaviors. The company offers an Android app, an NFC keychain tag, and a premium subscription to encourage conscious technology habits.
