Podcast Summary: Rich Dad Radio Show

Episode: How Parents Can Protect Kids From Online Predators
Date: February 11, 2026
Host: Robert Kiyosaki
Guest: Jeff Godfris, Co-Founder of CyberDive

Episode Overview

This episode focuses on the urgent issue of online child safety and digital privacy. Robert Kiyosaki is joined by Jeff Godfris, co-founder of CyberDive, to discuss the dangers children face from online predators, social media manipulation, and the dark web. They explore how CyberDive's technology—specifically a secure children's phone and upcoming smart TV—enables real-time parental oversight to protect kids from exploitation and harmful influences online. Real-life cases, technology trends, and broader societal implications frame their conversation.

Key Topics and Insights

1. The Pervasiveness of "Big Brother" in Digital Life

• Robert sets the stage by referencing prior discussions with privacy experts on how central banks and corporations gather extensive data ("Big Brother is watching you.")
• He introduces CyberDive’s mission: to build a barrier against invasive data collection and predatory behavior targeting children through their phones.
• Quote (Robert Kiyosaki):

  "Big Brother also wants your kid's number. And what they do is, they come in through the kid's cell phone." (02:02)

2. CyberDive’s Phone: Putting Parental Control First

• What It Is: A specialized smartphone for kids that mirrors all digital activity onto a parent-accessible dashboard in real time, including encrypted chats.
• Why Different: Unlike standard parental controls, CyberDive exposes all online activity—even on encrypted apps like Snapchat and WhatsApp—empowering parents to intercede before harm occurs.
• Quote (Jeff Godfris):

  "We've created...a way to finally turn a wall sideways and turn that into a bridge for parents to get their power back finally." (04:54)

Age Range

• Suitable for children as young as 4 and for special-needs adults needing supervision.
• Phones are not going away; kids want digital access, so the focus should be on safe involvement over prohibition.
• Quote (Jeff Godfris):

  "The genie is out of the bottle. Phones are not going away." (05:28)

3. The Reality and Horror of Online Predation

• Predators manipulate children online for sextortion, grooming, sex trafficking, and other forms of abuse—now easier and more ubiquitous due to technology.
• Analogy: Parents used to "lock the door" for safety; now, online connections mean predators are already inside the house.
• Quote (Jeff Godfris):

  "With kids, the predator is already in the house...it's just prevalent in our world now." (09:43)

Blind Spots & Parental Denial

• Many adults prefer not to confront the realities of online child exploitation, creating dangerous blind spots for their families.

4. Real-Life Case Studies and Impact

• Example: A CyberDive phone detected grooming activity on Roblox, intercepted an explicit video chat, and provided law enforcement with evidence, leading to the predator’s prosecution.
• Quote (Jeff Godfris):

  "Our phone spotted that. That phone shut down. That parent then reached out to the authorities..." (20:10)

• CyberDive routinely receives stories from parents about interventions—ranging from stopping sexual abuse to catching financial and emotional scams.

5. How CyberDive Technology Works

• Cost: Starts at $900 (purchase) or via payment plans for affordability.
• Parent Dashboard: Mobile/tablet app presents all activity (social media, encrypted messaging, browsing) in real-time, simple interface.
• Quote (Jeff Godfris):

  "We wanted to make it as seamless and easy for that parent to understand...the child has the phone and then they have the app." (11:09)

• Comparison: Like security cameras (Ring), but for digital entry points.

6. Expanding Battlefields: TV and Gaming

• New Frontier: CyberDive is developing smart TVs with parental dashboards to monitor gaming chatrooms (Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, etc.), responding to the risk of predators on gaming platforms.
• Quote (Jeff Godfris):

  "We wanted to create a smart TV where parents can then see what their kids are doing when their children are playing video games." (23:43)

7. The Dark Web: Unseen Dangers

• Explanation: Beyond normal internet searches, the dark web harbors illegal activities—child abuse material, trafficking, drugs—which are out-of-sight for most, but a very real threat.
• Quote (Jeff Godfris):

  "It's out there. It is real. These things that we sometimes see in movies...it's even worse in the real world." (25:55)

• Bitcoin’s association with the dark web is mentioned, highlighting how technology can both enable crime and be a means for good.

8. Staying Ahead: Tech Arms Race

• Both predators and protectors constantly evolve. While CyberDive innovates, so do those seeking to exploit children.
• Continuous development and anticipation of new threats are central to CyberDive’s mission.
• Quote (Jeff Godfris):

  "If we're just standing still, that's not good." (23:42)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "But now they come in over the phone. What does a parent do? Big Brother is watching. Big Brother is a weirdo." — Robert Kiyosaki (12:47)
• "There is a group of predators out there that feeds upon seeing young kids in very highly sexual experiences. And you can now find that online." — Jeff Godfris (07:51)
• "You can't lock people up behind the door anymore. And with kids, the predator is already in the house." — Jeff Godfris (09:43)
• "Smile, you're on candid camera." — Robert Kiyosaki (22:19), after describing how CyberDive helped police catch a predator.

Important Timestamps

• 01:06: Episode intro; Robert frames the discussion around digital privacy and the threat of "Big Brother."
• 03:52: Jeff Godfris introduces CyberDive and its purpose.
• 07:51: Discussion of the types of online dangers children face.
• 11:09: Explanation of parental dashboard and real-time monitoring.
• 20:10: Real-life child rescue story enabled by CyberDive technology.
• 23:43: Announcement of new CyberDive smart TV product for monitoring gaming activity.
• 25:55: Description of the dark web and its unseen dangers.

Closing Thoughts

The episode concludes with a call for vigilance and proactive involvement from parents in the digital lives of their children. CyberDive positions itself as a technological ally in this fight, illuminating both the scale of online risks and the tools now available to counter them. Education, technological readiness, and facing the uncomfortable realities of the digital era are emphasized as essential for protecting the next generation.

For more information or to learn about CyberDive, parents are encouraged to explore their technology and resources.