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and Catherine Connors are looking to change that with the introduction of Maverick, a social network that connects young girls with female
set forth by Catalysts, inspiring role models selected specifically by the founders to inspire the younger demographic on the network
These challenges include things like making their own super hero, creating their own dance number or choosing a mantra.Users, usually
between the ages of 10 and 20, can post their response to a challenge via photo or a 30-second video and browse the responses of others
challenge, posting a comment, or giving someone a badge.For now, there are four badges on the platform (unique, creative, unstoppable, and
The company also plans on holding a series of one-day live events across the country, highlighting young women emerging on the platform in
categories like STEAM, entrepreneurship, comedy and music.In fact, the first live event goes down tomorrow in Los Angeles, featuring
Karp.For now, Maverick is a free app focused on growing its user base
But the founders see an opportunity to turn Maverick into a utility, similar to LinkedIn, offering a subscription for premium features
investors.The company has raised $2.7 million in seed funding led by Matt Robinson of Heroic Ventures, with participation from Susan Lyne
During early adolescence, the majority of girls stop raising their hands, participating in sports and extra-curricular activities, taking
risks, and stepping into leadership roles
In short, they stop believing in themselves
to themselves that they can.Founders Chaffin and Connors met during their tenure at the Walt Disney Company and kept coming back to the idea
where Mavericks can progress toward becoming a Catalyst and inspiring other young women.The app launches out of beta today.
