We have more ways to stay connected using technology,
yet as a society we are experiencing more social isolation and disconnection.
Why Kaboo?
Kaboo was started with a vision to improve the lives of diaspora children, and not have distance be a barrier to meaningful relationships.
The immigrant experience can be frustrating, especially when trying to connect with or relate to loved ones abroad.
For children under the age of 13 years, technology is especially limited because video calls or just text messages feel fleeting. They don’t create a strong connection unless there is already a foundation. There is nothing more heartfelt than receiving a personalized card in the mail, something that one can tangibly hold and read without distractions.
Kaboo innovates on a centuries-old solution by bringing
modern, digital twist for kids, parents, and their long-distance loved ones to build memories .
We are excited to bring back to the magic of physical mail to the younger generation!
"Having a supportive extended family can help children feel more connected and supported, which in turn can help reduce anxiety and depression, and bring higher levels of self-esteem, better social skills, and lower rates of behavioral problems."
— Journal of family Psychology
What does Kaboo mean?
The name Kaboo comes from the Hindi word for pigeon – “KABOOTAR”. Kaboo descends from a long line of homing pigeons, famous for their mail-carrying abilities.
WHO IS TEAM Kaboo?
Neha Shah, founder and ceo
Neha Shah is a tech entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in the software product industry. She is a first-generation immigrant and third-culture kid who grew up in four different countries. She is passionate about bridging cultures and creating kid-focused products. She was previously on the founding team of an early childhood development focused baby wearable company. In addition to starting Kaboo, she is also the author of a bilingual children’s book series “Meet Buckley”.
Our founder Neha got the idea to build Kaboo after one Christmas where she had no clue what to gift her nieces and nephews. She didn't see them every day, so most of her understanding of their life was through what their parents posted on social media or text message threads. Video calls with the kids were a rare treat, but too short, and also a bit awkward, if not entirely interrupted due to technology issues. She spoke to hundreds of parents, grandparents, family members, and kids about this confusing dynamic. She learned that many were worried about the social disconnect, and the excessive screen-time necessary for the kids to get to know their remotely situated relatives. With the help of the Kaboo Advisory Board, she identified a kid-friendly and senior-friendly technology solution to solve this problem. Kaboo was launched as a hybrid physical-digital communications platform in Fall 2023!
ALYSHA parekh, growth marketing and business Development lead
Alysha Parekh joined Kaboo in Summer 2024 and is passionate about leveraging technology and the human experience to drive innovation and solve complex problems. She has a background in consulting and product management and has built a strong foundation to deliver value to both clients and customers.
Alysha is enthusiastic about Kaboo's innovative approach of enabling young children in immigrant families to build meaningful multigenerational relationships with their long-distance loved ones. She works with our customers and partners to spread the mission of building relationship bonds for existing and future generations!
