How MVP Kids Is Transforming Children’s Education Through Storytelling
In this episode of Invst Guru, host Jeff “fuzzy” Wenzel sits down with Mel Sautter, co-founder of MVP Kids, a mission-driven company creating character-building books, curriculum, and an upcoming animated series designed to help kids become “real MVPs” emotionally intelligent, resilient, and prepared for life.
Mel shares the deeply personal moment that inspired his shift from a high-level corporate career into a lifelong mission to empower parents and educators. After realizing he was missing critical moments with his young daughter, he and his wife launched a project dedicated to helping families raise strong, confident, character-driven kids.
You’ll discover:
What makes MVP Kids different? They've built something rare in children's entertainment: 16 authentically diverse characters, each with a fully developed "character Bible" that guides their stories. No political agenda. No religious messaging. Just pure focus on emotional intelligence, social skills, and virtues that help kids navigate life.
The science behind their approach: Children learn through four critical channels—parents, educators, friends, and entertainment. MVP Kids strategically leverages that fourth channel with content parents actually trust.
What's coming next: Their "RoboBuilders" animated series, created with legendary storyteller John Semper (Spider-Man: The Animated Series), is headed for global distribution through Toons Media. That's not just creative validation—it's a massive revenue opportunity through licensing, merchandising, curriculum partnerships, and streaming.
How they protect the business: 30+ trademarks and registered copyrights safeguard their IP fortress. This is a company that understands asset value.
The funding strategy: Their current crowdfunding and fundraising campaigns are specifically designed to finance the next 26 animated episodes, scaling production while maintaining creative control.
Who needs to hear this: Parents seeking positive content. Educators building character curriculum. Investors tracking the children's entertainment market. Creators studying successful IP development. Anyone invested in childhood development done right.
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💸Watch the RoboBuilders teaser, review case studies, and explore curriculum resources.
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