The Wana Blog
Powerful Leadership in the Absence of Certainty
In the absence of certainty, strength of leadership is paramount. Lindy Gullett, PhD, investigates four powerful female founders, including Wana CEO Erin Beck, who showed their strength during coronavirus.
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.
Childcare Startups are Using Technology to Tackle COVID-19
TechCrunch recently featured Wana and our Komae app as a notable childcare startup leveraging technology to tackle COVID-19.
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.
27 Female Founders Come Together for Care
When 27 female founders came together to care for families during COVID-19, Forbes took notice, and Wana’s Komae app featured as a tool for parents seeking care through crisis.
Komae Team Talks Tips for Working From Home With Kids
Psychology Today called on Komae to fill an important niche for the working-at-home parent: asking for help. Of course, don’t forget the power of video conferencing, play breaks, and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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.
Employers Must Adapt for Working Parents or be Surpassed
“This is the growing expectation of the modern worker, and a company must either adopt the policies and technology to make it happen or be surpassed for talent by the companies that do.” Erin Beck joins DAME is discuss the urgent need for support of working mothers.
What is the First Step to a Great Tech Team?
AESC’s BlueSteps reached out to “tech leadership” to learn how to overcome the greatest challenges in building a stand-out tech company. Erin Beck says, “Finding that team, for me, comes down to asking one extra question at the end of each resume bullet: ‘Why were you the only one that could do this?’”
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.