🤙🏼 Darius Monsef

Darius Monsef: Founder & CEO of Genie.gg

Darius "Bubs" Monsef: is the Founder and CEO of Genie.gg, a conversational AI sidekick for kids that encourages creative play, learning, and safe online interaction.12 He is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for building consumer internet products and improving children's health and well-being.

Key Facts about Darius Monsef

• Founded Genie.gg in 2023 with Asa Miller, a conversational AI that creates generative art, plays games, writes stories, and talks to kids in a safe and age-appropriate way2
• Previously founded BraveCare.com (YC S19), which raised $40M in funding and enabled more than 50k urgent care visits for sick or injured kids during the pandemic2
• First went through Y Combinator in W10 with CreativeMarket.com, which led to an acquisition by Autodesk in 20142
• Co-founded Sightbox, a DTC contact lens service that was acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 20172
• Serves on the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish Hawaii and donates hundreds of hours of time to bringing joy to kids struggling with physical or emotional challenges3
• Father of 3 young children and passionate about helping every child reach their full potential3
• Aims to build the best way for kids to experience the magic of the internet safely through Genie3

Darius Monsef is a visionary entrepreneur dedicated to improving children's lives through innovative products, healthcare solutions, and philanthropic efforts. His work at Genie.gg is the culmination of his passion for creating a better, safer online world for kids to explore, learn, and grow.