Our mission

Our mission

Our mission

Create a generation of happy, socially confident and independent thinkers

Create a generation of happy, socially confident and independent thinkers

Create a generation of happy, socially confident and independent thinkers

Let's start with "Why"

Let's start with "Why"

A note from the parent who is building Troo

A note from the parent who is building Troo

In a world where our children are growing up with devices, it is hard not to feel concerned as a parent that they are digitally fluent but missing out on the other simple joys of childhood, deep social connections, shared laughter, and the beauty of everyday life, leaving them emotionally underprepared.

As a mom of two, I feel this deeply. I want my children to grow up to be creative and curious individuals who are empathetic, connected to the real world, and cherish moments with family and friends.  

In a world where our children are growing up with devices, it is hard not to feel concerned as a parent that they are digitally fluent but missing out on the other simple joys of childhood, deep social connections, shared laughter, and the beauty of everyday life, leaving them emotionally underprepared.

As a mom of two, I feel this deeply. I want my children to grow up to be creative and curious individuals who are empathetic, connected to the real world, and cherish moments with family and friends.  

Our founder

Sudha Shankar

Sudha Shankar

The story behind Troo

The story behind Troo

As an engineer and a product builder, I believe there is a way for children to interact with enriching and mindful technology that goes beyond passive consumption and mindless scrolling—a solution that is not all-immersive but interactive and reflective, truly nurturing the "whole child," intrinsically motivating them to be curious, develop social confidence and build emotional fluency.

After over a year of research, collaboration with leading experts in neuroscience, child development psychology, and education, and testing with thousands of parents, teachers, and children, we created Troo (previously known as Yeti, My Friend). 

At its core, Troo symbolizes being "true" to yourself- it's the highest value we believe in. Troo is NOT just another app – Troo bridges the gap between the child and their real-world experiences. Troo is a gentle guide and a friend, helping children build their social-emotional skills, explore their creativity, dive into real-world social conversations, and practice self-awareness. With Troo, screen time becomes purposeful, sparking curiosity and reflection and building confidence in children, making it guilt-free and value-adding for parents and teachers.

Our mission is simple, and our vision goes beyond tech. It's about nurturing the whole child—helping them find joy and balance in the digital age so that they can unlock their limitless potential.

As an engineer and a product builder, I believe there is a way for children to interact with enriching and mindful technology that goes beyond passive consumption and mindless scrolling—a solution that is not all-immersive but interactive and reflective, truly nurturing the "whole child," intrinsically motivating them to be curious, develop social confidence and build emotional fluency.

After over a year of research, collaboration with leading experts in neuroscience, child development psychology, and education, and testing with thousands of parents, teachers, and children, we created Troo (previously known as Yeti, My Friend). 

At its core, Troo symbolizes being "true" to yourself- it's the highest value we believe in. Troo is NOT just another app – Troo bridges the gap between the child and their real-world experiences. Troo is a gentle guide and a friend, helping children build their social-emotional skills, explore their creativity, dive into real-world social conversations, and practice self-awareness. With Troo, screen time becomes purposeful, sparking curiosity and reflection and building confidence in children, making it guilt-free and value-adding for parents and teachers.

Our mission is simple, and our vision goes beyond tech. It's about nurturing the whole child—helping them find joy and balance in the digital age so that they can unlock their limitless potential.

It takes a village and a mission-driven team to build something meaningful.

It takes a village and a mission-driven team to build something meaningful.

It takes a village and a mission-driven team to build something meaningful.

As the Founder and a mom myself, I see it as my responsibility to make a high-quality product that nurtures children’s growth and is focused on their well-being.

As the Founder and a mom myself, I see it as my responsibility to make a high-quality product that nurtures children’s growth and is focused on their well-being.

Sudha, CEO and Founder

Sudha

CEO and Founder

Sudha Shankar,

CEO and Founder

The warm and welcoming sense of stories and activities make a great impact and engage kids throughout the journey.

The warm and welcoming sense of stories and activities make a great impact and engage kids throughout the journey.

Gaurav,

Frontend Developer

Gaurav

Frontend Developer

Gaurav,

Frontend Developer

Building Troo is my excuse to finally make a screen that doesn't just hypnotize kids...it teaches them too. Take that, goofy pet videos!

Building Troo is my excuse to finally make a screen that doesn't just hypnotize kids...it teaches them too. Take that, goofy pet videos!

KR,

Backend Developer

KR

Backend Developer

KR,

Backend Developer

Troo helps kids learn and have fun with many activities while keeping screen time balanced. I’m excited to build something that makes kids curious and happy to explore.

Troo helps kids learn and have fun with many activities while keeping screen time balanced. I’m excited to build something that makes kids curious and happy to explore.

Kapil,

Lead Technical Project Manager

Kapil

Lead Technical Project Manager

Kapil,

Lead Technical Project Manager

I'm excited to be supporting an app that doesn't just entertain kids but enriches them as well! Many of my close friends have young kids, and I am excited to share this with them.

Jared,

Head of Engineering


Head of Engineering

I stongly advocate about mental health and Troo is one of the only apps trying to develop emotional intelligence in kids at a young age.

I stongly advocate about mental health and Troo is one of the only apps trying to develop emotional intelligence in kids at a young age.

Naishi,

Product Designer

Naishi

Product Designer

Naishi,

Product Designer

As a mom of two, who has understood that screens are here to stay, being a part of Troo's growth helps me grow better as a parent who knows how to entertain her kids the right way!

As a mom of two, who has understood that screens are here to stay, being a part of Troo's growth helps me grow better as a parent who knows how to entertain her kids the right way!

Janani,

Growth Manager

Janani

Growth Manager

Janani,

Growth Manager

Our PROMISE

Our PROMISE

Care

Care

We deeply care for your child and you. We ensure our platform is safe and trustworthy (contains “no nasties”) to support your child's positive development and your peace of mind.

We deeply care for your child and you. We ensure our platform is safe and trustworthy (contains “no nasties”) to support your child's positive development and your peace of mind.

We deeply care for your child and you. We ensure our platform is safe and trustworthy (contains “no nasties”) to support your child's positive development and your peace of mind.

Value

Value

We always want to focus on providing high-quality content that delivers value to your children and you.

We always want to focus on providing high-quality content that delivers value to your children and you.

We always want to focus on providing high-quality content that delivers value to your children and you.

Well-being

Well-being

Every feature we build has your child’s development and well-being at the center of it. 

Every feature we build has your child’s development and well-being at the center of it. 

Every feature we build has your child’s development and well-being at the center of it. 

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