The Kano computer

Chapter 1

The spark of an idea

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Chapter 2

Inside the box

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Chapter 3

Kano OS and coding adventures

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Chapter 4

Magic, stars, and the future

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YOUR GOAL

Master of The Kano computer

Ch 1 · The spark of an idea

andrews The legendary name from Japan

andrews The Kickstarter that shook the internet

andrews The child who challenged tech

The Tiny Spark

andrews The Tiny Spark

andrews Kano Computer Kit

A six-year-old's idea, to build a computer kit, simple as LEGO, sparked Kano.

The Kickstarter that shook the internet

andrews Kano launched a crowdfunding campaign in November 2013, smashing its original funding goal within hours.

Fun Fact

Judo-inspired coding: The name Kano honors the creator of judo, Kanō Jigorō, symbolizing a 'gentle way' to master complex computer technology.

The legendary name from Japan

andrews The startup Kano took its name from the historic founder of judo, Kanō Jigorō, to reflect their core philosophy.

Glossary

lego (noun)
A toy brand consisting of interlocking plastic building blocks used to construct various models. In 2012, Alex Klein's cousin Mika inspired the project by requesting a computer built like these blocks.

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Who were the three co-founders who started Kano in London?

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Would you back a new tech invention on Kickstarter?

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In what year was the tech startup Kano officially founded in London?

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How long did it take for Kano to reach its original crowdfunding goal of $100,000 on Kickstarter?

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In which country was the educational tech company Kano founded in 2013?

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Which legendary Apple co-founder was an early backer of the Kano computer on Kickstarter?

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How much money did Kano's original Kickstarter campaign raise in late 2013?

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What does the Japanese name Kano represent in the context of the company's philosophy?

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Who inspired the creation of the Kano computer kit by asking for a computer as simple as Lego?