Press Releases

Vernon, BC, May 9, 2023 - Made Live, an innovative AI-driven picture book publishing platform, is proud to announce its ascension from Top 100 Semifinalist to Top 5 Finalist for the Total Mom Pitch 2023. 

Vernon, BC, April 27, 2023 - Made Live, a groundbreaking AI-driven picture book publishing platform, is proud to announce its inclusion in the Top 100 Semifinalists for Total Mom Pitch 2023. This remarkable accomplishment underscores the company's dedication to increasing diversity in children's books and offering innovative publishing solutions to aspiring children's book authors worldwide.

Right as 2022 kicked off, Made Live submitted an application to participate in the 2022 OKGN Angel Summit - an Okanagan-based pitch program designed for entrepreneurs and investors. Powered by Accelerate Okanagan, the 10-week program trains both entrepreneurs and investors about the ins and outs of the capital-raising process. The program culminates in a live pitch event where the 6 finalists pitch to an audience of community members to decide who will walk away with the $150K investment from this year's fund. 

Made Live's CEO and Co-founder, Karen Richard, was featured by Mom The Mag in an in-depth article to explore her transformative journey from a career in speech pathology to tech entrepreneurship. The article delves into the challenges and triumphs of launching Made Live, an AI-supported platform aimed at simplifying the children's book publishing process. Karen's story is a testament to the power of innovation, resilience, and a deep-rooted passion for empowering authors. 

Early in 2022, our CEO and co-founder, Karen Richard, was featured in an article on Go Solo, Subkit's blog that publishes interviews to celebrate small business entrepreneurs and founders. 

Click here to link to the original article, written by Jennifer Smith, published on May 16, 2023.

In an enlightening interview with Authority Magazine, Karen Richard, CEO and co-founder of the revolutionary self-publishing platform Made Live, opens up about her personal journey from a people pleaser to a pioneering entrepreneur in the publishing industry. Richard's story is not just about the challenges and triumphs of launching a startup; it's a profound exploration of self-awareness, growth, and the power of setting boundaries.