About Us
Colombo Kids is an Italian edtech startup on a mission to create a more effective way for kids to learn and develop the skills they need to succeed in today’s world. To achieve this we create fun hands on learning activities that use digital to spark curiosity.
The team!
Catriona Wallis
Our favourite ‘mompreneur’, Catriona is mum of 2 boys and a chocolate labrador called Milo. She’s on a mission to revolutionise children’s education. Colombo Kids is her second edtech venture.
Dr. Kathy Hirsch Pasek
Kathy is a Professor at Temple University in Philadelphia, US. She specialises in early childhood development and has written bestselling books. Her playful learning expertise fuels our products.
Catriona Wallis
Our favourite ‘mompreneur’, Catriona is mum of 2 boys and a chocolate labrador. She’s on a mission to revolutionise children’s education. Colombo Kids is her second edtech venture.
Dr. Kathy Hirsch Pasek
Kathy is a Professor at Temple University (Philadelphia) and specialises in early childhood development. She has written 14 books and her valuable expertise on playful learning is infused into our products.
Amy Gunn
Favourite childhood activities I never grew out of: running around barefoot and getting lost in a great book!
Claudia Tarantino
Favourite childhood activity I never grew out of: turning into a little mouse when I see Parmesan on the table!
Eliza Appezzato
Favourite childhood activity I never grew out of: playing with my mam's make up and dressing up in her clothes!
Sebastian Ziegler
Favourite childhood activity: waking up the neighbours at 6am with my loud singing whilst playing on my swing!
The ingredients that are carefully packed in our Buon Appetito boxes are sourced directly from Italian producers, ensuring the highest quality and a true taste of Italy!
