Young Minds is an application designed to empower parents to manage their children’s online activities, while safeguarding their privacy and encouraging responsible digital behavior.
The company was established by Nino Dvalidze (pictured), a UK-based entrepreneur and mother of two. Dvalidze shared with TechCrunch that the inspiration behind Young Minds arose from discussions with other parents who share concerns about keeping their kids secure online, yet still want them to benefit from internet access, which she acknowledged is “incredibly valuable for learning, discovery, and connecting with people beyond your immediate circle.”
Dvalidze noted that Young Minds, which will be showcased at Startup Battlefield during TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 , is available in two formats: one for parents and one for children. The parent version enables adults to set screen time boundaries and filter certain types of content, but does not allow them to view all communications on their child’s device. Disrupt will be held in San Francisco from October 27 to 29 .
“We consider safety to be our baseline,” Dvalidze stated in a phone interview. “It’s essential that nothing inappropriate for children slips through to them.”
However, the app also aims to help children understand the reasons behind content restrictions or risk warnings. According to Dvalidze, the app uses AI to monitor a child’s activity on their device and flags anything potentially dangerous, but does not retain any personal data. She added that parents can access an in-app chatbot to learn about possible dangers associated with specific websites or applications.
Young Minds is currently available for Android devices. The iOS version is set to be released next week, though Dvalidze acknowledged that due to Apple’s limitations on app data access, the iOS version operates differently, but includes certain “workarounds.”
“With parental approval, we store and analyze some information,” she explained, describing their approach to iOS restrictions.
For managing screen time, Young Minds allows parents to activate routines and specialized modes such as “study mode,” which only permits educational apps like Duolingo, or “wind down mode,” which limits access to apps that could disrupt sleep. These modes can be tailored to suit each family’s preferences and requirements.
If you’re interested in discovering more about Young Minds from Dvalidze and the team — and want to explore a variety of other startups, hear their presentations, and attend talks across four stages — join us at Disrupt in San Francisco, October 27 to 29. Find further details here.
