Prepared for reporters interviewing Kathleen Smith (CEO) and Lisa Charbaneu (Product Evangelist)
Questions are organized by interviewee for easy reference.
For Kathleen Smith (CEO)
Q: What made The Playground App special vs. your other 15+ apps?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: What are the challenges as a female tech entrepreneur?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: What were the technical challenges bringing Lisa's idea to life?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: Why focus on education and families in your app development?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: What's your pitch to potential regional sponsors?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: How do you balance being an author and a tech entrepreneur?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: What are your future plans for Bears With Apps?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
For Lisa Charbaneu (Product Evangelist)
Q: How did playground hunting become central to your family life?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: What was the 'aha moment' for creating an app?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: How's your family using the app since launch?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: What's your favorite playground discovery story?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: How do you evangelize the app locally in your community?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: What parent feedback have you received about the app?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: How has the app impacted your family dynamics?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
For Both (Partnership Questions)
Q: How did this partnership between you two form?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: What's the irony of using an app to reduce screen time?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: What are your success metrics beyond just downloads?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: How can local businesses get involved as sponsors?
[Answer to be provided in interview]
Q: What's your message for parents today about balancing technology and outdoor play?
[Answer to be provided in interview]