Empowering children and bringing peace of mind for parents sits at the heart of entrepreneur Hugh Shepherd’s newly-launched social media platform which is aimed specifically at young children from the age of 8.
Liaura, Shepherd’s brainchild, is a pioneering, closed network social media platform which allows children to connect, learn and grow. It puts wellbeing, reflection and calm at the centre of online interaction. The community-focused platform is looking to reclaim the internet as a safe space for youngsters, empowering them to be online in a safe environment.
Speaking about his motivation, Shepherd said, “I didn’t have an easy childhood. So, reading time and time again about online harm and manipulation resonates with me.
“I could see that social media opened the floodgates of opportunity for people with malicious intent and resolved to do something about it.
“But rather than constrain children and put up barriers, I...
