The Wana Blog
Komae Offers Assistance During Pandemic
Crain’s Cleveland Business reports on Komae’s rising to the challenge of providing assistance to families during the coronavirus pandemic.
An Update from the CEO Regarding COVID-19
We at Wana are changing every day so we can bring you the best of what you caregivers need to get your job done during the coronavirus crisis. Get your self-care with digital swaps. Keep the kids in touch with digital playdates. Still working? Closed babysitting circles help you get the care you need, at no cost, while maximizing the best we can of physical distancing.
A Letter From the CEO Regarding COVID-19
We have always been about bringing people together. COVID-19 is changing the way we do that. During this time, we cannot and do not recommend that families continue trading in-person care, particularly in communities most acutely affected. Though, when breaks in social distancing are unavoidable, we will do our best to not let tools, time, or cost be additional barriers to the care you need.
Wana+Helpkin: Calling All Helpers!
Helpkin and Wana are teaming up! And we’re out to activate the helpers, all those heart-smart grandparents and neighbors who may not have littles themselves but just love to help out (and get some cool Komae gifts from time to time!). Read more here.
Wana+Sitster: We’re Growing Global!
Wana is welcoming families from all over the world into the babysitting swap network, starting with the Sitsterhood founded in London! Read about Wana’s acquisition of Sitster Ltd and why we believe there’s magic in these four female founders coming together.
Wana, LA’s “Free Babysitting!” Startup, Booms with Acquisition of Komae
Wana announces closing of the acquisition of Komae, Inc., Ohio-based market-leading competitor, adding four-star mobile apps and over 19,000 families to the Wana community.
Wana Gearing Up for Glendale Tech Week 2018
Wana is empowering young entrepreneurs at Glendale Tech Week with the Kids Startup Showcase, and you can find Erin representing working moms at the Women in Tech panel.
Wana Wins at Innovation Summit
Wana sweeps CSUDH Innovation Summit, the pitch competition celebrating socially-conscious startups.
When You Signup for Wana, We Donate to Reunite Families
For every new family that joins Wana – for free – through July 21, 2018, we are donating $3 to reuniting families separated at the border.
VoyageLA names Erin @ Wana one of “LA’s Most Inspiring Stories”
Erin recalls, “I didn’t think I would fall in love with LA. I’m a Midwest girl turned city dweller that still thinks it isn’t barbecue without the sauce. So I filled up a backpack and did 15 months around 5 continents with my husband and my camera, with odd homes and odd jobs.” Read the rest on VoyageLA.