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Mazu

Mazu is a Kelowna, BC family social platform positioned as a safer, moderated alternative to mainstream social media, giving kids and parents a space to connect around sports teams and shared interests.

Consumer internetKelownaFounded 2016mazufamily.com

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About

Mazu is a family-oriented social platform founded by Janice Taylor around 2016, first in Saskatchewan and later based in Kelowna, British Columbia. It gives children and parents a moderated space to connect, pitched as 'social media with training wheels.' The company came through a documented near-collapse and recovery, and reports partnerships with sports organizations.

Backers

Reports partnerships with major sports organizations; has navigated a near-collapse and recovery. Financial details are single-sourced.

Some figures are founder-stated, not independently confirmed

Quick answers

What is Mazu?

A Kelowna, BC family social platform pitched as a safer, moderated alternative to mainstream social media.

Who founded Mazu?

Janice Taylor founded Mazu and is its CEO.

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