Marjolein is a driving force for digital well-being and responsible tech. In 2022, she left a successful career as a lawyer, mediator, and privacy expert to launch ChatLicense, helping families navigate responsible use of smartphones.

What started as a simple idea quickly became a fast-growing company, blending digital literacy with real-world impact. From pitching a wireframe at CES to winning startup competitions from Rotterdam to Silicon Valley, ChatLicense has built serious momentum.

Today, with support from telco operators and local governments, parents and kids across the country use ChatLicense to build healthier digital habits.

In this episode, we'll talk about:

Why we must educate kids on the use of smartphones
How to create your own luck through serendipity
The Dynamics of Co-Founders and Team Evolution

Links mentioned:

People: Marjolein van Tilburg, Martine de Leeuw, Marie-José van den Boomgaard, Marc Padberg, Liesje Goldschmidt
Companies: ChatLicense, Microlab Rotterdam, Tekkoo
Other: NL Startup Competition, Upstream Festival, Mobile World Congress Barcelona, Erasmus University Challenge, Frank Sinatra - That’s Life

Crafting safe digital habits for the next generation with Marjolein van Tilburg